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James Cameron Advocates for AI to Reduce Blockbuster Production Costs
The director of 'Avatar' and 'Titanic' sees artificial intelligence as a means to streamline visual effects workflows, aiming to cut expenses without sacrificing jobs.
Staircase Studios AI Pioneers Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Filmmaking
Staircase Studios AI, a startup founded by Pouya Shahbazian and Kenneth Lerer, is blending AI technology with human creativity to produce high-quality films efficiently, aiming to democratize storytelling in Hollywood.
Studio Ghibli AI Trend Sparks Renewed Debate Over Creator Consent and Artistic Integrity
A viral trend of AI-generated Studio Ghibli-style videos has reignited public scrutiny around the use of artificial intelligence in art, drawing comparisons to past criticisms from director Hayao Miyazaki and Zelda Williams' comments on posthumous digital likenesses.
Fable Studio's AI-Generated 'DreadClub: Vampire's Verdict' Marks a Milestone in Animation
Fable Studio releases 'DreadClub: Vampire's Verdict,' the first AI-generated animated feature film, showcasing the potential and challenges of artificial intelligence in the realm of animation
Ben Affleck's Artists Equity Explores AI to Revolutionize Film Production
Ben Affleck's production company, Artists Equity, aims to transform Hollywood by integrating artificial intelligence into filmmaking, seeking to empower creatives and streamline production processes.
Mark Cuban Asserts AI Cannot Fully Automate Creativity
Entrepreneur Mark Cuban discusses the limitations of artificial intelligence in the creative process, emphasizing the irreplaceable role of human judgment and intuition in storytelling
'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.