AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 2:14 p.m. EDT

Glenn Close will get an Oscar at last — honorarily. So will Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman

Glenn Close is finally getting an Oscar. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday that she will receive an honorary Academy Award at the annual Governors Awards. Close, an eight-time nominee, is known for her emotional range and complex characters. The awards often honor artists with legendary careers but no competitive Oscar. Director Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman will also receive honorary Oscars. Scott, known for films like “Alien” and “Gladiator,” has been nominated four times without a win. Norman is celebrated for breaking barriers and inspiring generations of artists.

As FIFA entices a new generation of fans, a Brazil influencer's platform will stream all 104 games

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — In Brazil, home of soccer-mad fans and the five-time world champions, the only way to watch all 104 games of the World Cup will be through the streaming platform anchored by a digital influencer. Elsewhere, YouTube and TikTok users will get to see parts of the matches live for the first time. Forget about the exclusivity of traditional over-the-air networks. That's giving way to digital platforms and streaming services. The World Cup will be watched differently this time. Younger audiences will get increased access to soccer’s showcase event as FIFA pushes to engage the next generation of fans.

Chrystia Freeland's 'Unreliable Boyfriend' offers front-row seat to US-Canada tensions

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Canada Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is writing a book about her nation's tense relationship with the United States. Simon & Schuster will publish “Unreliable Boyfriend” on Oct. 13. Freeland describes her book as a story about power, democracy, and the choices countries make when old rules no longer seem to apply. She often clashed with President Donald Trump while in office. She was targeted by Trump during negotiations for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. She later resigned from Justin Trudeau's cabinet and briefly served under Prime Minister Mark Carney. Freeland will soon become Warden of Rhodes House in Oxford.

Hollywood directors reach tentative 4-year deal with studios and streamers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood directors have reached a four-year tentative contract agreement with studios and streaming services. The Directors Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers struck the deal Tuesday after four weeks of talks. This is the first negotiation under new DGA President Christopher Nolan. Similar four-year deals have been ratified recently by unions representing writers and actors. This agreement adds to the likelihood of long-term labor peace in Hollywood despite industry upheavals. The collective bargaining agreement must still be approved by the guild’s national board and ratified by the guild membership.

Laurence Olivier is honored with a plaque at his London childhood home

LONDON (AP) — Laurence Olivier, arguably Britain's greatest stage actor, has been honored with a plaque at his childhood home in London. Unveiled by Ian McKellen, the plaque marks where Olivier began acting as a child. McKellen on Wednesday said Olivier's influence on the profession is unforgettable. Olivier lived at the home from ages 6 to 11, creating a makeshift stage for performances. Known for his Shakespearean roles, he won an Academy Award for playing Hamlet in 1949. He also helped establish the National Theatre.

Movie Review: ‘Disclosure Day’ is classic Spielberg

Steven Spielberg's “Disclosure Day” takes the filmmaker back to familiar territory. The film follows Daniel Kellner, played by Josh O’Connor, who’s caught in a conspiracy involving extraterrestrial life. Emily Blunt plays a broadcaster who gets entangled in the mystery. In her review, Associated Press Film Writer Lindsey Bahr writes that the movie is classic Spielberg, filled with adventure, suspense and sane action. With a John Williams score and Spielberg’s signature style, it’s a nostalgic ride that reminds us why we love his films. “Disclosure Day” is in theaters Friday. It is rated PG-13

Ads in New York must now label AI-generated 'synthetic performers'

New York has implemented a law requiring advertisements featuring AI-generated people to clearly label them as “synthetic performers.” The law, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul in December, took effect Tuesday. Her office describes it as a “first-in-the-nation law” aimed at enhancing transparency as AI performers become more common in media. Ads that fail to disclose synthetic performers will now face penalties. This move is part of broader efforts to address AI-related job security and privacy concerns. The law goes into effect despite larger pushback from the Trump administration, which has tried to block states from regulating AI.

Fabio Luisi and Dallas strip Wagner's Ring Cycle of staging and issue audio recording

Fabio Luisi wanted his Ring Cycle to be heard, not seen. Wagner’s epic “Der Ring des Nibelungen” has been reinterpreted by directors for years. Most new recordings are on video, but Luisi led the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in concert performances. These were released on 13 CDs by Delos on May 22 and are available on streaming services. Luisi said he focused on the music without the distraction of staging. He became the DSO music director in 2020 and proposed the idea two years later. Recordings were made during four concerts in May 2024 and six that October.

Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, is seeking funds from a trust his parents established. He says he needs the money for his defense against charges that he killed them. His attorneys filed a petition Monday in Los Angeles County court, saying trustees have unjustly denied him access to the funds. Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder. He retained a high-profile lawyer, but funding issues led to the lawyer's withdrawal. The trust, established in 1993, was supposed to provide Reiner with funds at ages 30 and 35, but he says he never received them.