Here are a few posts from last week's Greenopage that might be worth your time...
Why Lawsuits Over ‘Romeo & Juliet’ and ‘Nevermind’ Were Dismissed by Judges
The Hollywood Reporter: In two recent high-profile lawsuits — one related to the iconic photograph of a baby used on the 1991 Nirvana Nevermind album cover and the other related to a scene in the 1968 film Romeo and Juliet — courts have addressed statute of limitations issues in connection with lawsuits alleging that an artistic work constituted child abuse.
AI Song Using Drake and The Weeknd's Voices Submitted for Grammy
The Mary Sue: “I came in with my ex, like Selena to flex (Aye) / Bumpin’ Justin Bieber, the fever ain’t left (Aye) / She know what need, yeah, Anita she blessed (Aye) / Givin’ you my best (Aye)” raps Drake on the viral TikTok song “Heart on My Sleeve”—only it isn’t Drake. Instead, it’s an AI generation of his vocals. Now, that AI song has been submitted for a Grammy.
Burning Man 'Leave No Trace' Clean-up a Struggle Due to Mud
www.businessinsider.com: Burning Man organizers have three weeks to clean up any remnants of the makeshift city plopped across over 4 square miles (10 square kilometers) of the Black Rock Desert in northwestern Nevada, but a summer storm that left tens of thousands stranded in ankle-deep mud could alter that timeframe.
Ava DuVernay Gets Real About the Racism in International Film Festivals
www.theroot.com: Ahead of the world premiere for her new film Origin at the 80th annual Venice International Film Festival, Academy Award-nominated director Ava DuVernay is opening up about the challenges and racism Black U.S. filmmakers face when it comes to getting the recognition they deserve for their art in international film festivals.
For Disabled Writers and Actors on Strike, Picket Line Access Is Key
The Hollywood Reporter: On the New York picket lines, where WGA and SAG-AFTRA members have walked since May and July, respectively, actress, writer and director Anita Hollander is used to getting a specific look. The one-legged screen and stage actress is strong — thanks to a regular practice of Pilates — and in good physical health. But she’s also a grandmother dealing with additional stress to her hands as a result of the increased use of her crutches while on the line.
