Arts & Entertainment

The Original 'Wilhelm Scream' Was Found, And It's A Call For Better Sound Effect Preservation

Sound effects aren't preserved with the same care and consistency as images and voices, something the audio archiving community thinks should change.

An overhead photo of a box containing two rows of audio tapes from an archived collection.

These Independent Film Productions Can Keep Filming During SAG-AFTRA Strike

The actors' union has created a waiver for film productions that use SAG-AFTRA members and are not affiliated with major studios.

Black and red signs with white lettering that reads "Writers Guild of America on Strike!" are being held up against the blue sky and an arching yellow sign with partially obscured black letters that read "Walt Disney."

5 Storylines To Watch As The Women's World Cup Kicks Off

It's Megan Rapinoe's last World Cup, and it could be Marta's, too. From winter weather to new faces to watch, here's what to know about this year's tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

A Black woman holds up a FIFA Women's World Cup trophy while smiling.

Carrying John Singleton’s Legacy Of Casting Unknowns

Finding new talent was a speciality of the late filmmaker, according to the people who worked with him.

In this red-filtered image, a Black man in a suit smiles widely at something off camera as he attends an awards show.

Affected By The WGA/SAG Strikes? Here’s Where To Get Help

From grocery help and financial aid to a free meal and comedy show, here’s a running list of places to check.

A group of women mostly wearing black "SAG-AFTRA" T-shirts walk in a picket line along a sidewalk. Their signs read "SAG-AFTRA on strike." One has her sleeves rolled up to her shoulders. One has a head wrap tied tightly to her scalp. Two others are wearing wide-brimmed sun hats.

Thousands Of Authors Urge AI Companies To Stop Using Work Without Permission

Nora Roberts, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Michael Chabon and Margaret Atwood are among those signing an Authors Guild letter asking artificial intelligence companies to get permission or offer compensation.

A visitor walks past shelves of books at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library in Dubai in June 2022. The library incorporates technology and artificial intelligence, including robots to help visitors and an electronic book retrieval system. It's just one example of the many ways AI has found its way into the world of books.

Best Things To Do This Week In Los Angeles And SoCal: July 17 - 20

Catch Haim at one of their hometown shows. Listen to risky stories. Watch PowerPoints that won’t numb your skull. Choose from several free outdoor movies and concerts.