Warner Bros. and Paramount merger raises concerns for future filmmakers
As Warner Bros. and Paramount Pictures move toward a major merger, students worry about fewer job opportunities, industry consolidation, and what it could mean for the future of cinema.
The Freedom Plane National Tour brings founding documents to USC
Historic U.S. documents are on display at USC’s Fisher Museum as part of the National Archives’ “Freedom Plane” tour, bringing pieces of the nation’s founding history to campus.
USC climate podcast returns with focus on energy and technology
USC podcast "Electric Futures" kicked off a new season, focusing on the environmental impact of data centers and the future of energy use.
Hershey’s faces criticism over chocolate recipe changes
Some Reese’s products swapped real chocolate for a coating, sparking backlash and a promise from Hershey’s to bring back the original formula—just not in time for Easter.
New USG budget allocation bill advocates for an increase to Student Programming Fee
USG's latest budget called for spending down its funds in order "to effectively advocate for an increase to the programming fee."
From C to A: Rock & Reilly’s ups Public Health grade after vermin violation
The USC Village spot passed reinspection after its closure in early October.
Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica and the Caribbean islands
The disaster raises concerns around recovery and the long-term effects of climate change.
OpenAI launches Sora 2 app, an all-AI social media platform
Sora by OpenAI has made generating deepfake videos easier than ever before, and ethics discussions surrounding them far more complex.
Tilly Norwood, Hollywood’s first A.I.-generated performer, is an “insult” to the industry, says actors
The developers who created Norwood are pushing for agencies to sign the “actress,” sparking concern among film industry creatives.
