At the Sundance Film Festival, Glenn Close raised alarms about the impact of artificial intelligence on Hollywood. She noted the threat of job loss and emphasized the need for human connection in storytelling. 

Nicolas Cage and Ben Affleck echoed her concerns, with Cage warning against digital replicas and Affleck asserting that while AI may aid in production, it cannot replicate the creativity of human actors. 

In a more personal reflection, Linda Robson shared her sorrow over the dementia diagnosis of her dear friend, Pauline Quirke. Quirke, celebrated for her work in "Birds of a Feather," has retired to prioritize family. Her family is asking for privacy as they face this difficult journey.

The Digest, 1/26/2025 @1130PM, CDT

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