As 2025 approaches, Netflix is gearing up to deliver a diverse array of series and films that promise to captivate audiences worldwide. Here's a curated list of some of the most anticipated releases slated for the upcoming year:
Stranger Things Season 5
The final chapter of this iconic series is set to bring the Hawkins saga to a thrilling conclusion. Fans can expect a return to the show's roots, with a narrative structure reminiscent of the first season, but with amplified stakes and revelations.
The Witcher Season 4
This season marks a significant transition with Liam Hemsworth stepping into the role of Geralt of Rivia. Viewers are eager to see how the series adapts to this change and continues the epic tale of monster hunting and political intrigue.
Wednesday Season 2
Jenna Ortega returns as Wednesday Addams, with the new season rumored to feature appearances by Lady Gaga. The blend of dark humor and supernatural elements is set to enthrall audiences once more.
American Primeval
A new series that delves into the rugged landscapes and complex histories of early America, offering a gritty portrayal of survival and society.
The Electric State
Directed by the Russo Brothers and starring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, this big-budget sci-fi film is set in a retro-futuristic past where an orphaned teenager traverses the American West with a sweet but mysterious robot and an eccentric drifter in search of her younger brother.
Devil May Cry
An animated adaptation of the popular video game series, this show follows the demon hunter Dante as he battles supernatural forces. Fans of the franchise are eagerly awaiting its release.
You Season 5
The psychological thriller returns for its fifth and final season, with Penn Badgley reprising his role as Joe Goldberg. The new season is expected to delve deeper into Joe's complex psyche and his tumultuous relationships.
Sweet Magnolias Season 4
The beloved drama series continues to explore the lives, loves, and challenges of three lifelong friends in the charming town of Serenity. Fans can look forward to more heartwarming and dramatic moments in the upcoming season.
These titles represent just a fraction of Netflix's ambitious 2025 lineup, which spans various genres and formats, including live sports events like WWE Raw starting in January. With such a diverse slate, Netflix aims to cater to a wide range of viewer preferences in the coming year.
Hollywood writers went on strike over pay this week, but the decision by companies like Netflix and Disney to use artificial intelligence to replace human writers in the future only fuels anger and fear among the protesters.
AI programs such as ChatGPT, which have an increasing ability to amazingly mimic human conversation, are raising concerns across many industries. As such, the White House called a meeting with Big Tech this week to discuss potential threats. As part of weekly talks with studios and streaming platforms that ended Monday, the Writers Guild of America has asked for binding contracts to govern the use of artificial intelligence. According to the proposal, nothing written by AI can be considered "literary" or "source" material - industry terms that govern who receives royalties - and scripts written by WGA members cannot be "used to train AI." However, according to the WGA, the studios "rejected our proposal" and responded with a proposal to meet once a year to "discuss advances in technology".
The writers' strike is gaining momentum after the statements of streaming platforms that writers in the future may be replaced by artificial intelligence. Netflix and Disney have confirmed that they allow the use of algorithms.
"It's nice that they're offering a meeting about how they're using this against us!" joked WGA negotiating committee member Eric Heisserer, who wrote the script for Netflix's Bird Box. “Art cannot be made by a machine. You are losing the heart and soul of history... I mean the first word is 'artificial', he told AFP during a picket outside the streaming giant's headquarters. While writers already know this, the danger is that "we have to watch tech companies destroy business trying to find out," he said.
While few of the television and film writers who spoke to AFP believe their work could be replaced by computers, for many it was an added blow that studios and streaming platforms believe in the possibility of such a replacement. Screenwriters fear that Hollywood executives, where Silicon Valley companies have overturned many traditional practices such as long-term contracts for screenwriters, may try to cut costs even further by forcing computers to write more blockbusters. The statements of Hollywood's top executives at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills did not dispel the writers' fears in any way. "In the next three years, you're going to see a movie that's been written by AI and shot…good," said film producer Todd Lieberman. “Not just scripts. Editing, everything… scriptwriting, whatever,” added Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade. "AI in the future, maybe not next year or next year, but if we're talking about 10 years? Artificial intelligence will be able to do absolutely all of these things.”
Even for sci-fi writer Ben Ripley, who believes AI plays no role in writing, the introduction of legislation "to put up barriers" is "very necessary". Writers "have to be original," he said. "Artificial intelligence is the antithesis of originality."
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