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As AI tools generate more scripts, characters, and visuals, the entertainment industry faces mounting pressure to redefine ownership and protect creators in an increasingly synthetic storytelling era.
Netflix’s co-CEO pushes back on narratives of AI as a cost-cutting tool, framing it instead as a way to expand creative possibility and level the playing field for smaller productions.
The Academy tightens voting eligibility with new viewing requirements and opens the door to AI-assisted films—so long as human creativity remains at the heart of the work.
New Los Angeles-based studio secures $5.5 million in funding to develop AI-driven tools for streamlined film and television production.
Filmmakers, tech developers, and curious cinephiles gathered in Los Angeles to explore how AI is reshaping film—from visual storytelling to script generation—while debating where creativity ends and computation begins.
A lifelong fan of the iconic British sci-fi series uses AI to digitally rebuild missing episodes, preserving TV history in a new way.
The director of 'Avatar' and 'Titanic' sees artificial intelligence as a means to streamline visual effects workflows, aiming to cut expenses without sacrificing jobs.
Emma Corrin and Issa Rae star in 'Hotel Reverie,' a narrative delving into AI's impact on the entertainment industry and creative authenticity.
Fremantle opens a new division focused on developing AI-powered entertainment formats, partnering with tech leaders to push the boundaries of scripted and unscripted storytelling.

Reel AI: Erik Barmack’s biweekly article for The Ankler
China's AI Made Slick Memes of Fat U.S. Workers. H'wood Should be Scared
Erik Barmack’s Reel AI Column from The Ankler
A new category leader is poised to do to entertainment what TikTok did to Silicon Valley — at $79 a year
A shift in law means agents and managers must now act as estate planners as an endless career is within reach (if society can get over the ick factor)
OpenAI's new brazen image generator rips off Studio Ghibli, Pixar & Lego. Hollywood, fight now before it's too late
IP icons from 'Friends' to Harry Potter are being manipulated by consumers. Now it’s time studios and tech worked together
How an addictive AI tool backed by Jared Leto devoured my family — and stands to win the raging war for screen time (h/t Ted Sarandos)
An awards season of smears and accusations over the technology can't stop what's coming
INTRO TO AI
Quick Explainers on Basic AI Terms and Tools
We’ve all seen the seemingly magical pitches/scenes ChatGPT is able to create. How does it work?
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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

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5 Ways Studios Are Currently Using AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer across various industries, and Hollywood is no exception. This article explores the several aspects of Hollywood film production that are transformed by AI.