Venice News Today — October 23, 2026
Kore-eda Hirokazu Ditched AI Notes on His ‘Sheep in the Box’ Script: ‘I’d Like to Stand on the Human Side’ and more — today's venice signal.
The world of entertainment is abuzz with a mix of exciting announcements and tributes to industry legends. In film, acclaimed director Kore-eda Hirokazu made headlines by revealing he avoided using AI notes on his recent script, 'Sheep in the Box', instead choosing to prioritize a human touch in his creative process. This decision reflects a desire to preserve the authenticity and emotional depth that only human intuition can bring to storytelling. Meanwhile, documentarian Asif Kapadia is bringing a beloved series to a close, celebrating over 60 years of capturing the lives of his subjects in the '7 Up' series, a project he describes as a "dream job".
The entertainment industry is also taking a moment to bid farewell to a talented actor, Michael Gray, star of the 'Shazam!' TV series, who passed away at the age of 75. On a lighter note, fans of horror movies have something to look forward to as the 'Terrifier' trilogy is set to return to theaters for a Halloween run, promising a thrilling experience for audiences. In television, NBC has given a full 18-episode season order to 'Line of Fire', indicating high hopes for the show's success. However, not all news is positive, as rapper Shawty Dred faces serious charges in a federal SNAP fraud case. As the seasons change and new projects emerge, the world of entertainment continues to evolve, offering something for everyone.
Today's signal:
• Kore-eda Hirokazu Ditched AI Notes on His ‘Sheep in the Box’ Script: ‘I’d Like to Stand on the Human Side’ (variety.com)
• Asif Kapadia on Bringing the ‘Amazing,’ ‘Profound,’ ‘Beautiful’ ‘7 Up’ Documentary Series to a Close After More Than 60 Years: ‘It’s a Dream Job’ (variety.com)
• Michael Gray, Star of ‘Shazam!’ TV Series, Dies at 75 (variety.com)
• Atlanta Rapper Shawty Dred Indicted in $42M Federal SNAP Fraud Sweep (rollingstone.com)
• ‘Line of Fire’ Gets Full 18-Episode Season Order at NBC (variety.com)
• The ‘Terrifier’ Trilogy Is Returning to Theaters for a Halloween Run (variety.com)