Protecting Actors in the Age of AI - Ishaan Michael on Image rights, and the Future of Film

In this heartfelt episode of The Stream Panther, we sit down with Author Angela Correll to explore the moving story behind Grounded — now being adapted into a film by Great American Family, starring Danica McKellar and Trevor Donovan.Angela opens up about her personal life decisions, why she left the city for farm life, and how her own journey shaped the emotional depth of Grounded.We also touch on the timeless message of preserving human connection in a world racing toward digital change. Angela's conversation is a powerful reminder of storytelling's ability to bridge love, marriage, and faith into something universally resonant.Whether you're a fan of heartfelt films, storytelling with soul, or simply crave meaning in media—this is the episode for you.Tags & #Angela Correll interview, Grounded movie GAF, Danica McKellar Grounded, Great American Family authors, book to film adaptation 2025, rural fiction writer, Kentucky author spotlight, clean romance novel Grounded, Trevor Donovan GAF, Hallmark style movies 2025, women authors 2025, Christian fiction inspiration, city to country life stories, heartfelt romance author, Danica McKellar interview, book turned movie 2025, Angela Correll Grounded story, inspirational fiction writers, family values storytelling, GAF movies behind the scenes, Hallmark alternative movies, southern fiction author, female author success stories, emotional romance novel, why stories matter, adapting novels to film, real human connection, love story with meaning, Angela Correll podcast, grounded movie story

In this exclusive episode of The Stream Panther, Jeremy Toeman — founder of Augie Studio and former VP of Product Management at WarnerMedia, CBS — explores the future of storytelling powered by AI.Jeremy discusses:The reality of AI-generated films and automated video creationHow Augie aims to make visual storytelling as easy as writing an emailThe business shift from traditional content to scalable, AI-driven videoWhy 70% of businesses still fail to promote via videoThe future of entertainment: Human vs CGI vs AIThis episode is a must-listen for filmmakers, content creators, and tech-savvy storytellers navigating the new era of digital production and Hollywood innovation. Visit - Augie StudioTAGS - AI in filmmaking, Jeremy Toeman interview, Augie Studio, WarnerMedia insights, future of video creation, AI storytelling, Hollywood AI, video automation tools, product innovation in media, digital content disruption, AI-generated video, Mission Impossible AI, CGI vs AI films, storytelling automation, tech meets media, content creation with AI, film industry disruption, emotional AI, AI in content marketing, next-gen video tools

Exclusive with Magnus Bruun – best known as Cnut in The Last Kingdom and the voice of Eivor in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. In this unfiltered episode of The Stream Panther, Magnus opens up about the emotional toll of playing Cnut, his journey into the Ubisoft universe, and why AI lacks the soul needed for real storytelling.From losing children onscreen to losing his armor for motion capture, Magnus reflects on the humanity behind digital performances and urges fellow actors to protect their likeness in an age of synthetic media. He also shares his thoughts on artistic collaboration, defending flawed characters, and why Valhalla felt like the right end for Eivor.🎧 A must-listen for fans of Vikings, Assassin’s Creed, and creators navigating the future of film & AI.TAGSMagnus Bruun interviewThe Last Kingdom CnutAssassin’s Creed Valhalla EivorAI in HollywoodMotion capture actingMagnus Bruun podcastUbisoft Black Wolf SagaActor likeness rightsSAG-AFTRA AIViking characters in filmVoice acting in video gamesBehind Assassin’s CreedThe Stream Panther podcastStream Panther Magnus BruunActor digital rightsEthics of AI in storytelling

In this eye-opening episode, legal expert Ishaan Michael breaks down the most critical legal and ethical questions facing filmmakers, actors, and creators today.From AI-generated doubles and using an actor’s image posthumously (as in Paul Walker’s case), to the limits of NDAs and copyright complications in storytelling — Ishaan reveals what artists often ignore when signing contracts and distributing their work.We also discuss landmark cases like RG Anand vs Deluxe Films, explore the legal future of AI characters, and look ahead to what filmmaking might look like in 2030 and 2035.Whether you're an actor, filmmaker, or creative entrepreneur, this is an essential guide to understanding your rights and preparing for a rapidly changing industry.Time Stamps[Ishaan Michael, LAWBEES, film law expert, AI image rights, actor digital doubles, legal advice for filmmakers, NDA limitations, Paul Walker CGI, future of filmmaking 2035, AI ethics in film, copyright in movies, filmmaking contracts, protecting creative rights, Stream Panther podcast]

In this exclusive Stream Panther episode, actor Brent Huff, best known as Smitty on ABC’s The Rookie, shares an unfiltered look at Hollywood’s uncertain future. From unexpected AI disruption (“the genie is out of the bottle”) to union struggles and the collapse of reliable commercial work, Brent gets brutally honest about what it really takes to survive as a working actor today.We dive into The Rookie’s journey (now top 10 on Netflix), how Smitty evolved from a one-day part to a fan favorite, and what makes the character so fun to play. Brent takes us behind the scenes of The Rookie, Mad Men, NCIS, Shameless, and more, sharing the lessons he learned navigating between network TV and the rise of streaming platforms. He digs deep into the real impact of the streaming model on creators and whether it truly helps filmmakers or leaves them more vulnerable.We unpack the lasting effects of the SAG-AFTRA strikes, the looming threats and promises of AI, and Brent's candid take on protecting actors' digital likeness and performance rights. Brent also shares his views on Trump’s Hollywood tariffs, film tax credit bills, and what he would do differently if he were running the industry.From union struggles to the ethical future of AI in film, this is an essential conversation for anyone passionate about storytelling, creative freedom, and the future of performance.💬 "Art can’t be automated. We can’t lose that connection to an audience."If you care about the soul of Hollywood, creative freedom, and what it means to make audiences laugh and cry in a digital-first era, this is a must-listen.Time Stamp00:00 Coming Up02:55  Brent Huff’s 202504:15 Quigley Smiitty - The Rookie06:55 Madmen, NCIS, Shameless08:05 Streaming VS Network Tv09:40 Is Streaming Model Helping Filmmakers?12:10 Lasting Changes in SAG STRIKES14:46 AI Protections, Threats & Survival17:42 If Brent Huff was the Decision Maker of the Industry20:41 Trump’s Hollywood Tariffs24:20 Film & Tv Tax Credits Bills25:43 What’s Going on in SAG ?27:50 Future of  Actors 30:15 Rapid Fire36:40 Thank You Brent Huff33:57 Digital likeness and AI-generated performancestags - [Brent Huff, The Rookie, Smitty character, Hollywood AI future, SAG-AFTRA strike, actor struggles 2025, acting career advice, future of filmmaking, AI in entertainment, Netflix The Rookie, union versus non union work, acting industry tariffs, creative purpose acting, Stream Panther podcast, surviving Hollywood]

This episode tackles the fallout from President Trump’s proposed tariffs on foreign production—from the perspective of a Ian Poake navigating uncertainty in Hollywood. We unpack how a 100% tariff on work done outside the U.S. could drive up production costs, scare off greenlighters, and threaten countless jobs in pre- and post-production. Hear why these policies, despite aiming to “bring Hollywood home,” risk alienating international partners, stalling new projects, and sparking market volatility. Our guest shares firsthand concerns about the ripple effects on acting opportunities, the global supply chain, and the delicate balance of tax credits that once lured crews abroad. Whether you’re an actor, filmmaker, or industry insider, this conversation delivers a clear-eyed analysis of policy impacts and offers strategies to advocate for a sustainable creative economy. Tune in before the next announcement upends your career plans.Hollywood tariffsTrump tariffs Hollywoodfilm production costsactor concerns tariffsHollywood market uncertainty Trump, tariffs, Hollywood, film production, actor perspective, Los Angeles, New York actor, Hollywood jobs, production costs, global market, tax credits, pre-production, post-production, entertainment industry, media politics, Make America Great Again, trade policy, American cinema, uncertainty, greenlighting, jobs at risk, film finance, casting, acting career, market volatility, policy impact, film industry trends, Hollywood news, digital production, industry analysisHashtags: #HollywoodTariffs #TrumpTariffs #FilmProduction #ActorPerspective #EntertainmentIndustry #HollywoodJobs #ProductionCosts #GlobalMarket #TaxCredits #PreProduction #PostProduction #MediaPolitics #MakeAmericaGreatAgain #TradePolicy #AmericanCinema #MarketUncertainty #Greenlighting #JobsAtRisk #FilmFinance #CastingNews #ActingCareer #IndustryTrends #HollywoodNews #DigitalProduction #IndustryAnalysis #LAtoNYC #ArtistInsight #CreativeEconomy #PolicyImpact #PodcastEpisode

In this Clip, actor Ian Poake confronts a provocative question: would you allow an AI copy of yourself to perform in your stead? He reveals his instinctive moral resistance—no contract is worth sacrificing the integrity of his craft—and outlines the deep fears surrounding deepfakes, unauthorized digital skin suits, and loss of creative authenticity. We dive into how such deals could upend performance rights, generate existential crises around identity and purpose, and even spark widespread mental-health fallout. Poake argues for clear ethical guardrails and diverse oversight in AI development to protect artists’ work. Whether you’re an actor, filmmaker, or tech enthusiast, this timely conversation unpacks the practical, ethical, and emotional stakes of AI acting doubles—and why every creative professional needs to weigh in now.AI acting doublesactor likeness rightsdeepfake ethicscreative authenticityfuture of performanceAI clones, actor likeness, digital double, deepfake, actor ethics, creative authenticity, AI acting, moral dilemmas, future of acting, AI in Hollywood, digital skin suit, actor identity, tech and art, AI risks, deepfake ethics, Hollywood tech, performance rights, AI contract, creative jobs, AI replacement, mental health, existence crisis, art and AI, AI regulation, actor voice clone, ethical AI, tech innovation, audience trust, acting future, clone controversy #AIClones #ActorLikeness #DigitalDouble #Deepfake #ActorEthics #CreativeAuthenticity #AIActing #MoralDilemmas #FutureOfActing #AIinHollywood #DigitalSkinSuit #ActorIdentity #TechAndArt #AIRisks #DeepfakeEthics #HollywoodTech #PerformanceRights #AIContract #CreativeJobs #AIReplacement #MentalHealth #ExistenceCrisis #ArtAndAI #AIRegulation #VoiceClone #EthicalAI #TechInnovation #AudienceTrust #ActingFuture #CloneControversy

In this episode, we report on Texas’s newly expanded film and TV incentive program, which commits $150 million annually through 2035. Gov. Greg Abbott signed the legislation to boost production grants by $100 million every two years, bringing total subsidies to $1.5 billion. Eligible projects with budgets over $1.5 million can receive 25 % of qualified in-state spending, plus additional uplifts for rural shoots, veteran hires, workforce development, and faith-based or family-friendly content. The program requires 60 % of shooting to occur in Texas and gradually raises the in-state crew threshold to 50 % by 2031. Funded through insurance and franchise taxes, the law also gives the Texas Film Commission authority to reject projects that portray the state negatively. With endorsements from Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, and Taylor Sheridan, Texas positions itself as the next major U.S. production hub.TAGSTexas film incentives, film subsidies, Hollywood South, media coast, Greg Abbott, Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Taylor Sheridan, film production, cash grants, insurance tax, franchise tax, rural film grants, veteran hiring, workforce development, faith-based films, family values content, Texas film office, budget threshold, in-state crew, production incentives, state subsidies, film legislation, film locations, production tax incentives, TV production, grant qualifications, Texas filmmaking, production relocation, creative finance, podcast episode KeywordsTexas film incentivesHollywood South Texasfilm production subsidiesGreg Abbott film grantTexas media coast incentives

In this episode, our guest breaks down how posting acting clips on TikTok completely transformed their career. After their first videos went viral, they received overwhelming fan support and realized the power of a social media presence. By sending those clips directly to managers—including the team at Entertainment Lab—they secured representation and ultimately booked a Broadway role. We discuss the importance of taking control of your own publicity, shifting perceptions among friends who only knew you in another field, and using TikTok as a tool to build confidence in front of an audience. Learn why you shouldn’t wait for opportunities to find you, how vulnerability can become your greatest asset on camera, and practical strategies every actor can apply today to turn viral moments into real-world auditions.Target KeywordsTikTok acting successviral acting clipsBroadway audition TikTokEntertainment Lab manageractor TikTok strategiesTags: TikTok, acting, viral video, Broadway, auditions, Entertainment Lab, fan support, social media strategy, career transformation, self-tapes, vulnerability, actor branding, content creation, digital marketing, performance tips, audience engagement, viral strategy, manager outreach, creative confidence, social proof, career pivot, video marketing, acting tips, online presence, Broadway booking, actor hustle, TikTok growth, casting director, industry insights, coach spotlightHashtags: #TikTokActing #ViralClips #BroadwayAudition #EntertainmentLab #ActorBranding #FanSupport #SocialMediaStrategy #SelfTapes #PerformanceTips #ContentCreation #DigitalMarketing #CreativeConfidence #ManagerOutreach #AudienceEngagement #CareerTransformation #VideoMarketing #CastingDirector #IndustryInsights

n this episode, we explore the rise of AI in Hollywood through the lens of actors and artists. We discuss the promise of AI tools—like virtual readers for self-tapes—and how they could free creatives to focus on their craft, but also warn of the risks when AI replaces human storytelling. Our guest stresses the need for diverse ethical oversight in AI development, drawing parallels to how Facebook’s unintended global impact stemmed from a lack of diverse perspectives at creation. Learn why we need more “naysayers” guiding AI’s creative applications, where to draw the line between useful automation and creative displacement, and how tech-savvy actors can advocate for their future. Tune in for a timely conversation on balancing innovation and ethics in Hollywood’s AI era.Target KeywordsAI in HollywoodHollywood AI ethicsActors and AI toolsAI creative jobs riskAI entertainment futureTags: AI, Hollywood, AI Ethics, Actors, AI in Entertainment, Creative AI Tools, Self-Tapes, Ethical AI, Tech in Film, AI Risks, Storytelling, Virtual Readers, AI Oversight, Diversity in AI, Creative Automation, AI Jobs, Film Industry Trends, Casting Tech, AI Development, Actor Advocacy, Innovation, Digital Ethics, Future of Acting, Machine Learning, Entertainment Technology, Tech Experts, Artist Perspectives, AI Regulation, Career Impact, PodcastEpisodeHashtags: #AIinHollywood #HollywoodEthics #ActorsAndAI #CreativeAI #EntertainmentTech #AIrisks #AItools #FilmInnovation #Storytelling #EthicalAI #DiversityInTech #SelfTapes #CastingTech #AIoversight