The New York Times Archives

New York Times and Washington Post Have a Killer Robot Duel
Skynets and Cylons and Hosts, oh my. In an article reminiscent of the perennial "do video games create psychopaths" debate, no less than the New York Times itself questioned this week whether or not  killer robot fiction is bad for us Ed Finn, the Director of the Center for Science and Imagination at Arizona State University,[...]
Fox News, More Support CNN in Trump/Acosta Lawsuit; White House Submits Brief (UPDATE)
***UPDATE*** Thirteen news groups/organizations have signed on to the following statement in support of CNN, including: The Associated Press, Bloomberg, Fox News, The Washington Post, First Look Media Works, Inc., Gannett, National Press Club Journalism Institute, NBC News, The New York Times, Politico, Press Freedom Defense Fund, E.W Scripps Company, and USA Today Network: "Whether the news of[...]
Seth MacFarlane's 2013 Harvey Weinstein "Joke" Was Actually A Hard Jab
I respect and applaud my friend Jessica and those sharing their stories for their decision to come forward, and for being champions of the truth." MacFarlane joins a growing list of celebrities that includes Meryl Streep, Judi Dench, Bob Iger, George Clooney, Jennifer Lawrence, James Gunn, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brie Larson, Megan Ellison, Julianne Moore, Seth Rogen,[...]
Amazon "Reviewing Options" On TWC TV Series Amid Weinstein Scandal
As allegations of rape and sexual assault dating back for years continue to mount by the hour against movie executive Harvey Weinstein, Amazon is examining how to part ways with The Weinstein Company (TWC) and how that will impact two upcoming, high-profile series: Matthew Weiner's (Mad Men) The Romanoffs; and David O.Russell's (Three Kings) untitled[...]