First Take 5/26/26

First Take 5/26/26

Plus: Inside SAG-AFTRA's AI protections, the success of "Widow's Bay" and more

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4. Cannes Film Festival 2026 Winners: 'Fjord' Wins Palme d'Or

AI actress Tilly Norwood (Christopher Smith for TheWrap)

5. SAG-AFTRA's New AI Protections: What They Mean for Real and Synthetic Actors

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