Hasan Minhaj to Headline SeriesFest; Shondaland, Betsy Beers, Minnie Driver, SAG-AFTRA Will Be Honored (EXCLUSIVE)

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor The Screen Actors Guild and Directors Guild of America have approved the first-ever credit of “stunt designer.” The title will be used on the upcoming release “The Fall Guy” with veteran stunt coordinator, second unit director and president of Stunts Unlimited Chris O’Hara set to receive the inaugural film credit. O’Hara’s position as a production head on set is traditionally titled “stunt coordinator.” It is an official Screen Actors Guild credit also recognized by the Directors Guild of America.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Would you buy a car from an AI chatbot? What if it looked and talked like Tom Hanks? These are the sorts of questions kicking around Sacramento, where lawmakers are considering a slew of proposals to regulate artificial intelligence. SAG-AFTRA, the union representing Hollywood actors, is pushing for legislation that would require detailed consent for the use of “digital replicas.” In a separate bill, the union also wants to prevent studios from putting dead performers in movies without the consent of their heirs.

ESPN EVP of Production Norby Williamson, who helped build SportsCenter into a signature franchise but recently had a public clash with Pat McAfee, is departing after nearly 40 years at the network.

Starz is really in the throes of a period renaissance. In the last few years, the cable channel has featured “Outlander,” “The Spanish Princess,” “The White Queen,” “The White Princess,” and just this month released “Mary & George” starring Julianne Moore (read our review).

Minnie Driver is opening up about the sexism she faced on the set of her movie Hard Rain.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Minnie Driver said during a recent interview on Jameela Jamil’s “I Weigh” podcast that producers on her 1998 disaster movie “Hard Rain” allegedly told her not to wear a wetsuit while filming with rain machines because “they wanted to see my nipples” (via Entertainment Weekly). The film, directed by Mikael Salomon, opened a year after Driver’s breakthrough in “Good Will Hunting,” which earned her an Oscar nomination. Morgan Freeman and Christian Slater headlined “Hard Rain.” “It’s set during this massive storm, there were huge rain machines.

Prince Harry and Prince William could reunite for a mutual wedding this summer as they've both reportedly received invites to the Duke of Westminster's big day in June. Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster is set to marry gourmet food company boss, Olivia Henson this summer.The wedding will be held at Chester Cathedral and attended by much of the British aristocracy.

SeriesFest has set its lineup and it now includes the likes of New Amsterdam star Jocko Sims and creator David Schulner, All American’s Nkechi Okoro Carroll and Dr. Death creator Patrick Macmanus.

SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher called out the misogyny that dogged her in strike negotiations and coverage, saying it was “disgusting.” She’s opined on that before but remarks today met a particularly receptive audience at the annual gala of New York Women In Film & Television where she was honored.  

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Professional prankster and stunt performer Johnny Knoxville is getting behind the podcast mic for “Pretty Sure I Can Fly” — a show that “explores and celebrates the remarkable and slightly unhinged people who have pushed history forward and redefined the limits of human potential,” per the podcast’s producers. “Pretty Sure I Can Fly,” co-hosted by Knoxville and comedian and writer Elna Baker, will have an exclusive one-week window on Amazon Music and the Wondery+ subscription service before going wide.

John Ortiz has been cast in Will Trent!

EXCLUSIVE: The fallout from KMR Talent’s growing problems with client payment that culminated with the agency on Friday suspending its SAG-AFTRA franchise, continues.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer SAG-AFTRA announced Friday that members have ratified new three-year contracts for voice actors who work on animated TV shows. The deals addressed the same concerns that fueled last year’s 118-day actors’ strike, notably artificial intelligence, which many actors fear will replace their jobs. As with the live-action agreement, the animation deals do not forbid the use of AI.

EXCLUSIVE: The KMR talent agency, which has been grappling with “talent payment breakdown,” has suspended its franchise with SAG-AFTRA. KMR owner and President Mark Measures today sent a letter to the guild, informing them of the decision.

Willow Smith has released her new single, “Symptom of Life.” The song came accompanied with a music video, which she also directed, and explores complex topics. She shared some of them in an Instagram post. Jada Pinkett Smith reflects on her Wicked Wisdom metal days and the backlashWillow and Jaden Smith’s fashion evolution through the yearsA post shared by ∴ W ∴ (@willowsmith)The photo is a screenshot of a text related to esotericism, a concept that relates to the secret knowledge that a small group of people hold.

SeriesFest is gearing up for its tenth iteration and has set the first names for its lineup.

Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate are enjoying some down time on set.

Matt Damon dated in the late ‘90s, after meeting in the film “Good Will Hunting.” The two dated for a year, and broke up right before awards season, resulting in some uncomfortable moments since the film went on to win multiple Academy Awards. By that time, Damon had already moved on and had a new girlfriend, a devastating development for Driver, who discussed her break up recently at “The Jennifer Hudson Show.” Chris Hemsworth pranks Elsa Pataky on the way to the OscarsHow Matt Damon inspired Taylor Zakhar Perez to become an actor, and why he wants to work with Oscar Isaac: EXCLUSIVEHudson shared a screenshot that shows Driver at the Oscars, with a sad expression as she watched Damon and Ben Affleck’s speech after winning best original screenplay.

Minnie Driver revealed what she would tell her 25-year-old self after her very public split from Matt Damon in 1998. “It’ll be fine,” she said during an appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” Wednesday.“I wish I could have told her, ‘Honey it’s cool, you can celebrate and life’s gonna be great and beautiful and hard and amazing,'” the 54-year-old added.“’You’re going to love again, it’ll be fine.'”The British star made the remarks after Hudson, 42, showed her a throwback video that depicted the actress looking extremely sad as Damon, 53, and Ben Affleck accepted the Best Original Screenplay Oscar for “Good Will Hunting” in 1998.

Prince Harry has sent a strong message to his brother Prince William as they 'come together' in honour of their mum, Princess Diana, who passed away in 1997.The brothers, who have had a rocky relationship in recent years, will both be at the Diana Legacy Award event tonight at the Science Museum in London, but not in the same way. Prince Harry, 39, won't actually be in the same building as his brother for the special event. He's staying put in Montecito, California and will join in via video link.