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Netflix used AI to put Gene Wilder's voice into a new reality show Netflix used AI to put Gene Wilder's voice into a new reality show Netflix has worked with ElevenLabs to develop a recreation of Gene Wilder's voice for use in an upcoming unscripted reality show inspired by Roald Dahl's novel . Wilder played chocolate factory owner Willy Wonka in the 1971 film adaptation of the book and the gen-AI version of his voice will be used in a competition program with challenges inspired by the both the book and the film. But as so often happens when I hear about AI-generated imitations of celebrities, my biggest question is: why? The AI-generated version of Wilder's voice appears to be in use in the show's trailer, and it does sound like his take on Willy Wonka. But it's eerie to hear that familiar voice narrating B-roll of a set that looks just like a production exec's idea of whimsy.

Netflix is implementing a new requirement for users to link separate email addresses to each profile on shared accounts, with no apparent opt-out option available. PCWorld reports that customer support screenshots and Reddit user experiences confirm this policy rollout, though an official announcement is still pending. While Netflix claims this enhances login security and personalization, critics view it as a data collection method that increases company control over users. Since 2023, it's been possible to share your Netflix account with someone who doesn't live in your household. Account sharing relies on separate profiles and comes with additional costs, but otherwise wasn't subject to strict rules. That now appears to be changing.

Temperatures may be soaring, but there's an unseasonable chill on screens right now--at least when it comes to some of the movie offerings hitting streaming services this month. Director Yorgos Lanthimos delivers a twisted take on in on Netflix, while Shudder digs up painful family secrets and adds a side of demonic possession in If you fancy some summer scares that are a bit more Halloween-grade, Netflix also has a mesmerizing tour of a world of monsters and living nightmares, brought to life in stunning stop-motion. There are also plenty of retro delights surfacing on streamers this month that are more than worth a rewatch. Hulu reinstalls Spielberg's, which lands very differently in 2026; Criterion Channel is declassifying Sean Connery's first outings as 007, with, and coming to the specialist platform; and Prime Video brings all three films back to the future (sorry). Here are WIRED's picks of the best movies to watch right now.

From Amazon's to Netflix's upcoming, the recent spate of hetero hockey romances shows Hollywood learned the wrong lessons from The streaming industry has gotten a lot of flak over the past few years, but there is one thing that Hollywood studios are undeniably good at: recycling the same idea, over and over and over again until the world ends (or until everyone finally decides they're sick of, whichever comes first). This tried-and-true formula is now playing out in real time with Prime Video's and Netflix's upcoming series Icebreaker shows that, like are hockey-themed romances about polar opposites who just can't seem to keep their hands off each other. But there's one key difference: and are about heterosexual romances, while is about a secret gay relationship. And considering how much queerness played a role in's explosive popularity, it seems like the clamor for straight horny hockey content is another example of Hollywood just not getting the message. The forthcoming which Netflix announced this week, is about a figure skater who falls in love with a hockey player after they're forced to practice on the same rink.

Hollywood may have some conflicted feelings about the use of AI for content creation, but Netflix seems ready to jump in the deep end. According to, the streaming service has launched a new studio called INKubator that will specialize in creating generative AI content. Based on the current job listings for the team, it appears this studio will be creating short-form animated content that centers gen-AI workflows and tools. Considering INKubator is still hiring pretty key roles like a head of technology, it may be a while before viewers see anything the group produces. To start, the team's goal appears to be making animated shorts and specials, but there are suggestions that Netflix has greater ambitions for INK.

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The return of BTS is a big deal. In case you were in any doubt, just look at the frenzy surrounding the South Koreans' comeback. On Saturday, the band will kick off a sold-out, 82-date world tour with a free concert in Seoul, which is expected to be attended by more than 250,000 in-person fans and will be live-streamed on Netflix to more than 190 countries. When the tour wraps up in 2027, BTS are expected to have generated more than $1billion in revenue. Some more outlandish estimates suggest they will eclipse the $2billion haul of Taylor Swift's Eras tour.

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