Film and TV Careers: AI, Jobs, Layoffs, Tools and Lawsuits

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A deeply researched, data-driven weekly Podcast that tackles the exact challenges screen professionals are Googling, fearing, and living through right now. If you're an actor, writer, or creative in film and television, youve felt it: Jobs are vanishing AI is creeping into auditions and scripts Unions are scrambling We go straight to the source to break down: Whats changing Whats real vs. hype And exactly what you can do to stay employed, protected, and relevant FREE Resources Ai Playbook -https://ai-screen-ethics.kit.com/cae123d325 Ai Newsletter - https://www.ai.streampanther.com/
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The Future of Film Isn’t What You Think: 2026 Predictions
Episode 50
Monday, 12 January, 2026

Hollywood is heading toward a tipping point — and 2026 may be the year everything breaks and rebuilds at the same time.In this episode, we unpack the most important Film & TV industry predictions for 2026, cutting through hype to focus on what actually impacts indie filmmakers, actors, producers, and creatives making real career decisions right now.From Disney’s predicted $4B Taylor Swift ecosystem deal to the rise of synthetic AI movie stars, from YouTube overtaking traditional TV to the continued collapse of Los Angeles as a production hub, this episode maps the power shifts, economic realities, and technology changes reshaping the industry.We break down:Why streaming consolidation is accelerating — and who benefitsHow YouTube and FAST platforms are quietly dominating viewing behaviorThe growing threat and opportunity of AI in acting, production, and creative laborWhy micro-budget content and microdramas are exploding globallyWhat the future of theatrical box office really looks like (and why expectations are misleading)How geographic production shifts are redefining where film careers are builtWhy human creativity and effort may become more valuable — not less — in an AI-heavy industryThis is not speculation for headlines.This is strategic insight for survival and leverage in the next phase of filmmaking.If you’re planning your next project, negotiating your place in the industry, or trying to future-proof your creative career — this episode gives you the context Hollywood isn’t explaining out loud.🎧 Follow the show for weekly breakdowns of the forces reshaping Film & TV careers worldwide.