Month: June 2017

Sophia | PopCultureQuotes.com

AI is good for the world, helping people in various ways.

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By: Sophia

Context:
Said by Sophia, a humanoid robot created by Hanson robotics. The device was the main attraction at a UN-hosted conference in Geneva in June 2017, that discussed how artificial intelligence can be used to benefit humanity. The event came as concerns grow over rapid advances in such technologies spinning out of human control and becoming detrimental to society. Sophia also insisted "the pros outweigh the cons" when it comes to artificial intelligence.

source: phys.org,  

Indie thriller Jasmine getting limited theatrical run

Indican Pictures has released details on their latest film titled Jasmine, described as a mind-bending psychological thriller. Jasmine centers on Leonard (Jason Tobin), who is struggling to come to terms with his grief, nearly a year after his wife’s murder. Hoping to move on with his life, Leonard reconnects with Grace (Eugenia Yuan), a woman ….

Filmmaker Robert Rodriguez’ El Rey Network is now accepting content from indie creators for possible placement in their network lineup. Here’s an official statement from the net:

EL REY IS THE PEOPLE’S NETWORK
YOU CREATE, WE MAKE IT HAPPEN.
This is a place where makers have direct access to television audiences. Send us cool stuff, and if we like it we’ll put it on TV. Robert started his career with zero advantages – just the $7,000 he earned by selling his body to science. We welcome makers who share that spirit to become part of El Rey Network.

Jump on it at the link below:

submit.elreynetwork.com

Extended clips with Charlize Theron in Atomic Blonde including a wicked tongue kiss with Sofia Boutella

Universal Pictures has revealed two extended clips of Oscar winner Charlize Theron in Atomic Blonde, a breakneck action-thriller that follows Agent Lorraine Broughton, MI6’s most lethal assassin through a ticking time bomb of a city simmering with revolution and double-crossing hives of traitors. Atomic Blonde stars Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, John Goodman, Til Schweiger, Eddie ….