AI & ENT. - TECHNOLOGY
Is AI Generated Video Bad for the Environment? What the Evidence Really Says
Is AI generated video bad for the environment? We explain its energy, water and carbon impact and what growing use could mean for entertainment.
AI & ENT. - PROJECTS
Icebreaker brings Ana and Noémie closer after storm leaves them stranded
A violent Arctic storm leaves Ana and Noémie stranded ashore, where one hotel room and an honest conversation bring them closer.
AI & ENT. - INDUSTRY
Nvidia Music Flamingo: How Universal Music’s New AI Could Change How Fans Find Music
Nvidia and Universal Music Group are developing AI-powered music discovery tools designed to understand songs, improve recommendations and support artists.
AI & ENT. - INDUSTRY
Wentworth Star Nicole da Silva Backs Fight Against ‘AI Theft’ as Actors Demand Protection
Wentworth star Nicole da Silva has backed an Australian campaign against “AI theft” as performers demand stronger protection for their voices, likenesses and creative work.
EastEnders
EastEnders Priya reveals shocking pregnancy secret to Penny
EastEnders’ Priya struggles to hide her pregnancy before making a huge confession to Penny as Ravi pushes ahead with their engagement plans.
AI & ENT. - INDUSTRY
AI Voice Clones in Music: Who Gets to Use an Artist’s Voice?
AI voice cloning can recreate a singer without them entering a studio, but artists, platforms and lawmakers are increasingly drawing a line around consent.
Emmerdale
Emmerdale fans ask ‘Is Joe dead?’ after Jimmy King tragedy as Dawn baby fears grow
Emmerdale fans are asking if Joe is dead after Jimmy King’s heartbreaking death, while concern grows for Dawn and her unborn baby following the explosion.
AI & ENT. - INDUSTRY
Australia bans AI-generated songs from official charts under tough new rules
Australia has introduced tough new rules banning largely AI-generated songs from its official ARIA charts while allowing human-led music that uses AI tools.
AI & ENT. - PROJECTS
Polaris Episodes 1 to 10: Ana and Noémie’s Arctic Mission Sparks a Slow Burn Romance
Polaris follows Captain Ana Malik and filmmaker Noémie Morin on an Arctic expedition, where strict rules, constant arguments and growing attraction begin to blur the line between conflict and romance.
AI & ENT - CREATORS
Who is Netty Neal? Meet the creator behind Faceless Design Collective
SoapLandTV speaks exclusively to Faceless Design Collective creator Netty Neal about music, AI, human creativity and the ideas behind the project.
TV & MEDIA - LGBTQ+
Nico Tortorella Stars in Salt Kiss as ReelShort Adapts Sierra Simone’s Lyonesse Trilogy
Nico Tortorella stars in Salt Kiss as ReelShort brings Sierra Simone’s LGBTQ+ Lyonesse Trilogy to screens this September.
AI & ENT. - INDUSTRY
Peppa Pig AI Row: Why UK Agents Are Fighting Child Voice Cloning Clauses
The Peppa Pig AI row has raised serious questions over child voice cloning, consent and whether young performers should ever sign away future AI rights.