This video proves that AI won’t be putting actors out of work any time soon

Inside: Bringing "Scarpetta" to the screen; Misty Copeland claps back at Timothée Chalamet; L.‍A.‍ Times Festival of Books lineup.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT March 12, 2026 | View in browser Entertainment Commentary: Tilly Norwood music video is so bad that it proves AI won't be putting actors out of work any time soon A year ago, AI "actress" Tilly Norwood outraged Hollywood. The music video "she" just released proves that AI can't replace human actors. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Misty Copeland, ballerina who promoted 'Marty Supreme,' reacts to Timothée Chalamet comments Trailblazing ballerina Misty Copeland says Timothée Chalamet "wouldn't be an actor and have the opportunities he has as a movie star if it weren't for opera and ballet and their relevance." Read More 'Scarpetta' finally brings the medical examiner and a slew of details to the screen The Prime Video series features a stacked cast, including Nicole Kidman as Dr. Kay Scarpetta, the medical examiner made famous by Patricia Cornwell's novels. Read More ADVERTISEMENT It took years to bring Kay Scarpetta from page to screen. Now they both play her Nicole Kidman and Rosy McEwen portray Patricia Cornwell's famous forensic medical examiner in Prime Video's "Scarpetta," the first time the character has been on screen. Read More L.A. Times Festival of Books lineup features Lionel Richie, Sarah Jessica Parker, Larry David, Roxane Gay and more The L.A. Times Festival of Books lineup is here. Kicking off its 31st year, speakers include Pat Benatar, Tina Knowles, Reza Aslan, Anne Lamott and more. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Essay: As American democracy is in peril, Brazilian films offer perspective Oscar-nominated film "The Secret Agent" shows how history is an essential tool for resisting authoritarianism. Read More How to watch the 2026 Oscars and everything else you need to know The 2026 Oscars will air live on ABC on Sunday at 4 p.m. Pacific. Conan O'Brien will return as the show's host. Read More Spotify, once slammed for paltry royalties, touts gains for music artists Residuals and royalties are often a point of contention between artists and streamers. Spotify says it's now the highest-paying retailer in the music industry. Here's how. Read More Disneyland Resort President Thomas Mazloum named parks chief Disneyland Resort President Thomas Mazloum will succeed Josh D'Amaro as Walt Disney Co.'s parks chief. Read More Mickey Rourke evicted over $60,000 in unpaid rent after turning down $100,000 in donations A judge recently entered an eviction ruling against actor Mickey Rourke who, despite owing nearly $60,000 in unpaid rent, rejected more than $100,000 raised in a GoFundMe campaign coordinated by his manager to keep him in his Beverly Grove home. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading Entertainment Digest from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified. Copyright © 2026, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com