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• Building the Future of Video with AI – Ex-WarnerMedia, Augie Founder Jeremy Toeman Explains

  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

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• The Viking’s Voice: Magnus Bruun on Cnut, Eivor & Why AI Can’t Replace Actors

  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

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

  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]

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• Brent Huff on The Rookie, AI’s Threat & the Actor’s Fight to Survive

  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]

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• Are Tariffs Killing Hollywood’s Creativity? What You Need to Know NOW

  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

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