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'Andor' Creator Tony Gilroy Withholds Scripts Amid AI Concerns
Tony Gilroy, creator of the acclaimed series 'Andor,' has chosen not to publish the show's scripts, citing fears that artificial intelligence systems could exploit his work without permission, reflecting a growing unease among creators about AI's impact on intellectual property rights.
Hollywood Luminaries Advocate for AI Compensation in Content Usage
Renowned for their work on "Avengers: Endgame," Anthony and Joe Russo are developing a high-tech studio, Agbo, with a $400 million investment from Nexon, aiming to create AI tools that enhance, rather than replace, artistic creativity in filmmaking.
Netflix Faces Backlash Over AI-Upscaled Content
Netflix's attempt to enhance 'A Different World' using AI upscaling technology results in subpar visual quality, sparking discussions about the readiness of AI for content restoration and the importance of preserving original media integrity.
Deepfaking Sam Altman: When AI Becomes the Interviewer
Unable to secure a real interview with OpenAI’s CEO, filmmaker Adam Bhala Lough built his own AI-powered Altman—raising big questions about technology, ethics, and the nature of truth.
‘Divergent’ Producer Launches AI Studio Aiming for Studio-Quality Films on a Modest Budget
Blending AI and Filmmaking, Staircase Studios AI Aims to Produce High-Quality Features on a Fraction of Hollywood Budgets
Brady Corbet Responds to Backlash Over AI Use in The Brutalist
Director Brady Corbet defends the use of AI in The Brutalist as a tool for refining Hungarian dialogue without altering performances, amid online backlash and debates over its impact on the film’s awards eligibility.
Paul Schrader on AI and Filmmaking: 'Why Wait Months for Ideas When ChatGPT Delivers in Seconds?
Paul Schrader, the legendary filmmaker, explores the potential of AI in storytelling, praising ChatGPT for generating original film ideas and offering script feedback, while sparking debate over the role of technology in creative processes.
Lisa Kudrow Criticizes Tom Hanks’ ‘Here,’ Calling It “An Endorsement for AI”
As AI tools reshape Hollywood, Kudrow questions their impact on actors and the future of storytelling.
Panel at Red Sea Film Festival Explores AI's Role in the Future of Storytelling
A panel at the Red Sea International Film Festival discussed AI's growing role in Hollywood as a tool to enhance creativity and streamline production, predicting job evolution and new opportunities rather than widespread job losses.
Ben Affleck on AI in Filmmaking: A Tool, Not a Replacement
The actor-director discusses how AI could cut costs, open doors for new creators, and reimagine revenue streams—while leaving the artistry to humans.
New Robert Zemeckis Film Made Using AI
“Here”, the new film from Robert Zemeckis, heavily utilizes AI technology to de-age Tom Hanks and Robin Wright.
AI-Generated Podcast Made About FX’s “The English Teacher”
The project is made by anonymous fans and points to a growing trend of podcasts produced by AI technology.
AI is Enabling the Filmmakers of Tomorrow
AI tools are leveling the playing field so that a great film can come from and be made by anyone.
Actor Justin Theroux Says AI Cannot Replicate the Imagination of Tim Burton
The star of Tim Burton’s newest film, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, Justin Theroux remains confident in his belief that certain creative visionaries, like Burton, remain beyond the replication of AI technology.
“Megalopolis” Trailer Withdrawn due to False Information
The trailer displayed excerpts from film critics which were discovered to be fake and apparently created by artificial intelligence.
UK Company Pigeon Shrine Setting Up AI Production Studio
AiMation Studios integrates AI tools with human creativity to create a new kind of production process.
Eminem Uses AI in Latest Music Video
Using the AI company Metaphysic, rapper Eminem revives Slim Shady.
Sora Short Films: New Abstract Expressionism
First series of short films created with Sora demonstrate how it empowers filmmakers to push traditional storytelling boundaries, potentially marking “a new era of abstract expressionism.”
“Eno” at Sundance: an AI-Driven Documentary
“Eno” premiered at Sundance 2024 as a pioneering documentary on Brian Eno, using generative AI to create a unique and changing viewing experience for each audience.
AI-supported VR Project Immerses Audiences in Their Personalized Dreams
‘Tulpamancer’, a VR project debut at the Venice Immersive, creates personalized immersive narratives based on participants’ life experiences and dreams, using open-source AI.