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USA Today
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Tracy Morgan talking about his octopus teacher will make you surprisingly emotional
Tracy Morgan talking about his octopus teacher will make you surprisingly emotional Show Caption Hide Caption 'Octopus!' love: Watch Tracy Morgan discuss missing Zoey In this exclusive clip, Tracy Morgan speaks on the Prime series "Octopus!" about why he had to part with his beloved Zoey. This is not a vintage "30 Rock" episode: Tracy Morgan is part of the docuseries "Octopus!" (now streaming on Amazon Prime). Rather than laughter, Morgan's appearance might make you cry as the comic actor talks about Zoey, his 90-pound octopus he gave up after realizing how short the cephalopod's lifespan is. "I got tired of being sad," Morgan, 56, says while tearing up in this exclusive series clip. "I learned so much about them, because I would just sit there and watch my octopus," says Morgan. "The thing that I learned most about them is that they taught me how to survive, no matter how long it's for. They taught me how to live in an environment that can be sometimes hostile. She gave me knowledge. She gave me wisdom and understanding. Thank you, Zoey." Niharika Desai, who directs the docuseries, narrated by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, tells USA TODAY via email that the filmmakers were looking for "unexpected voices" in the science-based series. "You can't think of Tracy Morgan and not think of comedy," Desai says. "His presence serves as a misdirect: You think you know him, but then you see this other side of his personality that is so compelling and thoughtful. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of cephalopods." "Tracy's gonna Tracy, even when he's teaching us about the life cycle of a Giant Pacific Octopus," Desai adds. "I hope that audiences who know and love Tracy will find it profound to hear him open up about his life history and how he developed a love of sea creatures." Morgan doesn't explain what became of Zoey once he gave her up. "We didn't really discuss that, and I can't speak for Tracy," says Desai. "However, I did feel his sense of grief, knowing how attached he feels to these creatures with such short life spans."
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Octopus! OTT Release Date: When and where to watch nature documentary by Emmy-award winner Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Octopus! OTT Release Date: Just in time for Earth Day season, Emmy Award winner Phoebe Waller-Bridge returns with something far more unexpected: a nature documentary that's as strange as it is stunning. On May 8, Prime Video will release Octopus!, a two-part documentary narrated by Waller-Bridge herself, exploring the mysterious world of one of the most intelligent animals on the planet - the octopus. But don't expect a typical underwater documentary. This series blends science, personal stories, surreal humour, and emotional depth into something entirely unique. From tales of love, loss, and obsession to strange encounters in Mexico and a unicorn sighting, Octopus! is a quirky, emotional rollercoaster that uses the octopus as a lens to examine the human experience and our connection to creatures that seem almost alien. The docuseries will drop globally in over 240 countries and territories and is included with any Amazon Prime membership. That means no extra fee to watch, just click and stream. Octopus! is directed by Niharika Desai and produced by Waller-Bridge's own Wells Street Films, alongside Amazon's MGM Studios and Alex Gibney's Jigsaw Productions. Waller-Bridge in the wild Best known for creating and starring in Fleabag, Phoebe Waller-Bridge is now stepping into the world of nature storytelling. But in classic Waller-Bridge style, this is far from ordinary. What she brings to Octopus!, is a feeling. You'll get to meet scientists trying to save them, divers trying to understand them, and even celebrities like Tracy Morgan who are obsessed with them. These personal narratives are stitched together to show just how deeply one species can touch so many lives. With only two episodes, Octopus! is a quick binge, but one likely to leave a lasting impact. Sounds exciting? Drop your thoughts @indiatimes.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prime Video Launches AI-Assisted Dubbing Of Movies And Series In Pilot Program
Amazon's Prime Video has launched a pilot program using AI tools to dub select movies and series into English and Latin American Spanish. The initiative, which launched Wednesday, is intended to make the streaming service's 'vast streaming library accessible to even more customers,' the company wrote in a blog post. More from Deadline New AI Player Staircase Studios Formed By 'Divergent' Producer Pouya Shahbazian; Lorenzo Di Bonaventura, Kenneth Lerer And Aryeh Bourkoff Among Its Advisors And Backers Phoebe Waller-Bridge To Narrate Wildlife Documentary 'Octopus!' For Amazon 'Maxton Hall - The World Between Us' Season 2 Launch Date Update: Breakout YA Series To Launch "At The End Of The Year" The AI-assisted dubbing will be used for licensed movies and series that would not otherwise have been dubbed. The 12 licensed movies and series being tested including titles like El Cid: La Leyenda, Mi Mamá Lora, and Long Lost. 'At Prime Video, we believe in improving customers' experience with practical and useful AI innovation,' said Raf Soltanovich, VP of technology at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios. 'AI-aided dubbing is only available on titles that do not have dubbing support, and we are eager to explore a new way to make series and movies more accessible and enjoyable.' With the streaming boom recently yielding hits made in one international territory and then embraced by viewers elsewhere (the ultimate example being Netflix's Squid Game), interest in dubbing and subtitling has grown significantly. Netflix reported last year that more than 40% of viewing of Korean unscripted series was dubbed, with 'regions like Brazil, Mexico, LATAM and EMEA showing a strong preference for dubbing over subtitles.' The Prime Video announcement didn't offer any regional breakdowns, but it called the pilot program 'a hybrid approach.' The AI tools are combined with human localization pros in an effort to ensure quality control. 'Incorporating the right amount of human expertise can enable localization for titles that would not otherwise be accessible to customers,' the blog post said. Using AI on the creative/production end of things to span cultures and languages can be tricky. The filmmaking team behind The Brutalist saw the indie film's Oscar chances briefly thrown into uncertainty after a backlash concerning the use of AI to smooth some actors' Hungarian dialogue. In the living room, by contrast, AI is more welcome as a way to improve the process of connecting with and discovering programming. Dubbing is also proliferating on YouTube and on social media. Last year, YouTube rolled out AI tools to promote dubbing and help video content more easily travel and Meta has announced plans for similar resources on Reels to help with dubbing and lip-syncing. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys & More 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery
