51 Years Later, A Treasure Trove of Sci-Fi History is Going Up for Sale

www.inverse.com: But Phil Tippett is more than just a punchline. He’s also a special effects legend, pioneering the use of stop motion and other classic techniques in the foundational sci-fi and fantasy movies in the ‘80s and ‘90s. But now, he’s hanging up his sculpting tools and retiring, but not before selling off his vast collection for fans to enjoy.

EFF to Courts: Don’t Rewrite Copyright Over AI Hype

Electronic Frontier Foundation: The history of technology is rife with copyright panics. In the 1980s, major rightsholders ran to Congress and the courts, claiming that videotape recorders (VTR) were “to the American film producer and the American public as the Boston strangler is to the woman home alone.” Then, the Supreme Court declined to embrace the hype, noting that the VTR was capable of all kinds of non-infringing uses, like time-shifting and cautioning courts to avoid rewriting copyright law in response to new technologies. We believe that courts now should be similarly wary about the hype surrounding AI.

Interview: Matt Hune on REC ROOM ARTS SEASON 10

BroadwayWorld: Matt Hune is one of the founders and the artistic director of Rec Room Arts, the 60-seat theater located within walking distance of Minute Maid Park that has been producing critically acclaimed work for the past ten years. He taught theatre and creative writing at the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.

New 4D Effects Coming to Wizard of Oz at the Sphere in Las Vegas

www.hollywoodreporter.com: The Sphere version of the film has grossed north of $450 million since it launched a year ago, and the venue says that tickets are now on sale into early 2027. The film combines the Sphere’s vast screen with effects in the venue, including fire, falling apples and a tornado that forms inside the room.

Turn 3D Scans Into Editable CAD Models in Autodesk Fusion with the New Backflip AI Add-In

Fusion Blog: Physical parts often contain valuable design information, but that information can be hard to reuse when the original CAD file is missing, a replacement part is no longer available, a production fixture needs to be modified, or a prototype has evolved through hands-on iteration.

Sarasota Opera Receives $30,000 Grant for Youth Education Programming

BroadwayWorld: Sarasota Opera has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County in support of Sarasota Youth Opera and Education programs and the company's Aficionado Dinner. The funding will help expand access to high-quality arts education, live opera experiences, and meaningful engagement opportunities for young people, families, educators, and community supporters throughout Sarasota County.

An Inflatable Pool Party by Craig & Karl Fills a Dubai Atrium with Summer Fun

Colossal: At ICD Brookfield Place in Dubai, a vibrant collection of smiling inflatables sprouts from a vaulted ceiling, creating a suspended pool party of colorful forms. The spirited installation is titled “Under the Sun” and the latest project by duo Craig & Karl.