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Tom Cruise advocacy for cinema and human craft

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Actor Tom Cruise has voiced his perspectives on the evolving landscape of the film industry, focusing on the value of the theatrical experience and the preservation of human craft. Initially, Cruise clarified his stance on streaming services, noting that platforms like Netflix are beneficial for job creation and film discovery. However, he maintained that movie theaters offer a unique communal value by allowing audiences to share a collective experience in a single room. During a BAFTA ‘Life in Pictures’ event in London, Cruise expanded his commentary to include the impact of artificial intelligence. While acknowledging that AI technology is inevitable, stating it is “coming and it is going to happen,” he delivered a six-minute monologue emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human creativity. He argued that “people wanna see real things” and that “there is nothing like human” elements in storytelling. He encouraged creators to ‘keep creating’ emphasized that machines cannot replicate essential human qualities such as emotion and the ability to connect through real-life experiences. His remarks, which highlighted the importance of preserving filmmakers and performers remaining at the craft center of those working behind the scenes. storytelling, reportedly drew a standing ovation from attendees. Cruise cited strong box office performances as evidence of a continued desire for the shared theatrical experience, describing cinema as “a different art form” compared to streaming. His remarks follow previous advocacy during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA negotiations, where he supported safeguards to protect human workers from technological displacement. He also discussed his upcoming film ‘Digger’, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, in which he undergoes a significant physical transformation using prosthetics to play an oil tycoon. The film is scheduled for release in October as he enters the awards season circuit.

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