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Actor resurrected in movie one year after death in an AI-generated performance

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Val Kilmer’s AI replica appears in trailer for new movie a year after his death

The late actor’s daughter has endorsed ‘As Deep as the Grave,’ saying her father was inspired by the film’s ‘story of discovery and enlightenment’

The Independent UK

AI-rendered Val Kilmer debuts in 'As Deep as the Grave' trailer

The filmmakers behind “As Deep as the Grave” have used AI to recreate Val Kilmer in a prominent role

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Copy that: Val Kilmer set to star in new independent film as AI-generated character

A year after the actor's death, a generative AI version of Val Kilmer will co-star in an independent film, in one of the boldest uses yet of artificial intelligence in moviemaking. The producers of 'As Deep as the Grave,' say Kilmer agreed before ill health prevented him from participating.

Euronews

‘This is what Val wanted’ — Val Kilmer’s AI movie return has his family’s blessing, but it feels deeply unsettling

First Line Films has shared its first look at the AI-generated Val Kilmer character for the movie As Deep As The Grave.

TechRadar

Val Kilmer to posthumously star in new film thanks to AI

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The Independent UK

Val Kilmer digitally recreated using generative AI for new movie

Nearly a year after the Top Gun star’s death, Val Kilmer has been digitally recreated using generative AI for the forthcoming film As Deep as the Grave.

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Val Kilmer is starring in a new film, even though he died last year — here’s how AI made it possible

AI is bringing lost actors back to the screen and a new Val Kilmer film shows just how far the technology has come — and why it’s raising big questions.

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AI replica of Val Kilmer will appear in a new movie – one year after his death

Actor’s daughter says the ‘story of discovery and enlightenment’ resonated with her father

The Independent UK

Val Kilmer set to be be resurrected with AI for new film

As Deep As the Grave, the true story of 1920s archeologists, will bring late actor back with support from his estate

The Guardian - US

Who will be featured in the Oscars in memoriam segment this year?

The Oscars are expected to pay tribute to Hollywood legends such as Robert Redford, Diane Keaton, Val Kilmer, Catherine O’Hara, Terence Stamp and Robert Duvall at this Sunday’s ceremony, who all died in the past year. Host Conan O'Brien has also confirmed that the event will feature a special tribute…

The Independent UK

Christian Bale confirms Heat 2 role, jokes about filling Melissa McCarthy’s shoes

’Batman Begins’ star will appear alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in the much-anticipated Michael Mann sequel

The Independent UK

Oscar-winning actor confirms role in Heat sequel alongside Leonardo DiCaprio

The highly anticipated prequel-sequel is set to start production in Chicago this August

The Independent UK

Rob Reiner Murder to Tommy Lee Jones' Daughter Mysterious Death: The 8 Most Shocking Celebrity Deaths of 2025

From the murder of Rob and Michele Reiner to the mysterious death of Tommy Lee Jones' daughter, Victoria Jones, several deaths shocked the entertainment industry in 2025.

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Ashley Judd: Heat's depiction of women is 'not okay'

Ashley Judd believes her 1995 thriller Heat was "problematic" because of the way it depicted women.

Euronews

In Memoriam 2025: 14 of the most influential cultural icons who left us this year

From beloved "Twin Peaks" director David Lynch to Italian fashion maestro Giorgio Armani, Euronews Culture remembers 14 of the most influential arts and entertainment stars who died this year.

The Independent UK

5 underrated Christmas movies, from In Bruges to Terrifier 3

IN FOCUS: Had just about enough of real-life Santas and 8-year-olds with booby traps? Kevin E G Perry rounds up a handful of darker and deranged movies that still deliver Christmas cheer

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These Heat 2 Casting Rumors Have Me Excited, But They Do Bring Up A Big Question

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Christian Bale may be joining Leonardo DiCaprio in Michael Mann's long awaited Heat 2

Heat 2 may be adding another A-lister to its cast in Christian Bale

Euronews

Michael Mann shares updates about 'Heat 2' at Lyon's Lumière Film Festival

Michael Mann, who is this year's recipient of the prestigious Lumière Award, sat down with journalists in Lyon and revealed what the long-awaited sequel to 1995's 'Heat' could look like...

Cinemablend

Heat 2 Has Taken A Big Step Forward, But I'm Concerned About Leonardo DiCaprio Potentially Starring For A Specific Reason

Hear me out on this.

The Independent UK

Michael Mann drops major hint about when Heat 2 will start filming

Director also declared that making original film was one of ‘best experiences’ of his career

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As A Huge Tombstone Fan, I Was Finally Ready To Give Kevin Costner's Wyatt Earp Another Chance. Here's How It Went

I hadn’t seen Wyatt Earp since it came out 30 years ago, and I finally rewatched it.

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I'll Always Have A Soft Spot For Batman Forever, And This LEGO Batmobile Set Feels Like It Was Made Just For Me

I'm going to be thinking about this forever...

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Heat 2 gets a worrying update

Heat 2 is reportedly facing a money crunch at Warner Bros. - with the studio said to be unhappy with director Michael Mann's proposed budget.

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