The entertainment industry is mourning the loss of Matt Clark, a prolific character actor known for his roles in "Back to the Future Part III" and the sitcom "Grace Under Fire." Clark passed away on Sunday at the age of 89 due to complications from back surgery.

In other news, Warner Bros. Discovery is celebrating its big Oscar haul, with CEO David Zaslav touting the company's wins in a staff-wide note. The studio's "One Battle After Another" took home the award for Best Picture, while other releases, including "Sinners," also won several prizes.

Several new projects are in development, including a romantic comedy from Amazon MGM Studios and Gulfstream Pictures. "Goodbye Girl" will star Kiernan Shipka and Cole Sprouse, with Eli Brown, Odeya Rush, and Luke Eisner joining the cast.

Meanwhile, Erin Doherty has signed on to star in a new Warner Bros. comedy from Nancy Meyers. The film, which also features Penélope Cruz, Kieran Culkin, Jude Law, and Owen Wilson, is set to begin production soon.

A recent panel discussion at the Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival explored the impact of AI on the entertainment industry. Bruno Patino, head of ARTE France, warned that the increasing use of AI could lead to a future where "AI determines the citizens' place in society, deciding the information, the culture and entertainment they have access to."

• Who: Matt Clark, Warner Bros. Discovery, Amazon MGM Studios, Nancy Meyers
• What: Death of Matt Clark, Oscar wins, new project announcements
• Impact: The entertainment industry mourns the loss of a beloved actor, celebrates Oscar wins, and looks to the future with new projects

As the entertainment industry continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how AI and other technologies shape the future of film and television. With new projects in the works and awards season in full swing, there's no shortage of excitement and anticipation in the industry.