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James Cameron Advocates for AI to Reduce Blockbuster Production Costs (Copy)
A lifelong fan of the iconic British sci-fi series uses AI to digitally rebuild missing episodes, preserving TV history in a new way.
Google Uses AI to Reimagine 'The Wizard of Oz' for Las Vegas Sphere
Tech giant collaborates with Sphere Entertainment to enhance the 1939 classic using advanced AI technologies, creating an immersive experience for modern audiences
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.
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.
AI Video Model 'Marey' Poised to Shake Up Hollywood in 2025
Asteria Film and Moonvalley are set to launch Marey, an ethically trained generative AI video model for Hollywood in early 2025, designed to prioritize legal and creative transparency by using exclusively licensed and original data.
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.
An AI Master Joins the Russo Brothers’ Production Company
AGBO has brought on Dr. Dominic Hughes, an authority figure in the AI space, to advance its creative opportunities and technologies.
“Alien: Romulus” Uses AI to Bring Back Original Character
Late actor Ian Holm makes a cameo in the new film from the “Alien” franchise through 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“Megalopolis” Trailer Withdrawn due to False Information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.
Film Schools Integrate AI into Curricula
Top U.S. film schools are incorporating AI courses to equip students with the skills to use new tools creatively and ethically.
Hollywood Gathers for AI in Filmmaking
"AI on the Lot" conference attracted hundreds of Hollywood professionals, showcasing both excitement and concerns about the future of creative collaboration.
AI-Generated Putin Biopic at Cannes
Polish director Besaleel’s new film, Putin, is set to showcase at Cannes and test the industry and audiences’ acceptance of AI-generated films.
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.”
Hollywood Navigates the Development of Sora
While OpenAI's Sora may disrupt current practices, it empowers independent filmmakers, and human creativity in storytelling remains irreplaceable.
“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-powered Search Engine for Film Location Scouting Unveiled in Spain
The Spain Film Commission recently introduced an AI-driven search engine, optimizing the efficiency and precision of location scouting for filmmakers and studios.
Christopher Nolan’s Take on AI in Hollywood
Christopher Nolan takes a nuanced view on AI and stresses the importance of making it a transformative, not exploitative, force in Hollywood.
AI Debate in Bollywood
Opinions about the role of AI in Bollywood are diverse, from embracing AI's potential to concerns about preserving the essence of storytelling.