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Image Credit: AP News There is currently an ongoing lawsuit between The New York Times , OpenAI, and Microsoft. OpenAI and Microsoft have allegedly used millions of copyrighted articles to train their AI programs. To learn more about this case, check out the latest episode on my Spotify  account. There have been many articles about this case posted by AP News , The New York Post , and The Guardian to name a few.

Haliey Welch, also known as the "Hawk Tuah" girl, rose to fame in June 2024 after making a crude remark during a street interview that quickly became a viral meme on social media. She quickly took advantage of her sudden popularity by launching merchandise, appearing on various podcasts—including Bill Maher’s Club Random Podcast  and Off the Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe—and even throwing the first pitch at a New York Mets game.  She then launched her own podcast in early September called Talk Tuah , under Jake Paul's company, Betr. Some of the more notable guests on her podcast have included JoJo Siwa, Mark Cuban, and Whitney Cummings. Welch then launched her cryptocurrency, $HAWK, in December 2024. It surged to nearly $500 million before plummeting to $25 million in less than 24 hours. This caused chaos for investors, leading many to believe it was a "pump-and-dump" scheme. Shortly after, she disappeared, going on a hiatus that lasted four months, only rece...

Clown in a Cornfield , a new slasher film, is set to premiere in theaters on May 9, 2025. This movie has all the elements horror fans crave, including plenty of gore and tense scenes that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The production company behind the film also worked on the popular movie Smile 2 . Image Credit: IMDb The movie Clown in a Cornfield is based on the book series and follows the main character, Quinn Maybrook, who recently moved to Kettle Springs in search of a fresh start after the death of her mother. Quinn is just hoping to get through high school and graduate without any trouble, but there's a sinister presence lurking within the town. During the Founders Day party, Quinn and her new friends encounter the town’s terrifying mascot, a clown named Frendo, who goes on a killing spree as the teens fight to survive. Clown in a Cornfield has received an 8.2/10 on IMDb and 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes , making it one of the most highly anticipated horror film...

The studios behind Smile 2,  Paramount Pictures and Temple Hill Entertainment , have new releases set to come out this year. These films range from action thriller to horror offering a variety of options for movie enjoyers. Image Credit: Filmofilia Paramount Studios has been a major player in the film industry for over 100 years, working on a vast array of projects ranging from TV shows to movies. They also launched the streaming platform Paramount Plus, which offers a variety of shows and movies for viewers to enjoy.  The studio has produced many famous films featuring major actors. Some of their notable movies include Star Trek , Friday the 13th , Indiana Jones , Forrest Gump , Titanic , and many more. Prominent actors who have starred in their films include John Travolta, Tom Hanks, Harrison Ford, Angelina Jolie, Meryl Streep, Tom Cruise, and many others. Grossing approximately $138 million worldwide,  Smile 2  is  one of the biggest horror film release...

Have you ever wondered what goes into making horror movies—how they build suspense and keep you on the edge of your seat? Well, that's exactly what I’ll be exploring. I have four resources: a podcast featuring the directors of The Heretic , a blog about the history of horror, a short documentary on the importance of sound effects in horror films, and an image showing behind-the-scenes moments from The Nun . I'll also be referring back to Brian Caroll's textbook Writing and Editing for Digital Media . Each of these resources offers a unique glimpse into the world of horror filmmaking. The 4 resources are accessible below: The Directors Cut Episode 514 Horror Film History How Sound is Used to Create Suspense in Horror Movies iHorror Image of the Nun Image Credit: IMDb Let's start with The Director's Cut podcast, where the hosts interview three directors of The Heretic : Scott Beck, Bryan Woods, and Michael Mohan. Beck and Woods discuss how they wrote the script and w...

Below are three topics that I am considering for my new podcast coming soon. 1. How Horror movies are made 2. Video games (Epic Games)  3. Music Image Credit