The future of filmmaking is unfolding now, and Promise, a content studio backed by Hollywood heavyweights like ex-News Corp President Peter Chernin and venture firm Andreessen Horowitz, is poised to lead the charge. By merging generative AI with traditional film and TV production, Promise is not just entering the game—it’s redefining it. Launched by industry […]
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In a bold move to redefine script review and development, Wscripted has launched a new AI-powered platform aimed at opening doors for female and underrepresented writers in the entertainment industry. Founder Ellie Jamen describes it as a disruptive tool that puts fresh storytelling talent directly in the hands of producers, studios, agencies, and sales agents. […]
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In a groundbreaking move, Disney is doubling down on its AI ambitions by launching the Office of Technology Enablement, a dedicated unit to lead the company’s AI initiatives across its entertainment empire. Spearheaded by former Disney Studios CTO Jamie Voris, this unit will report directly to Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman, signaling a primary focus […]
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The Walt Disney Company is reportedly gearing up for a groundbreaking AI initiative that could reshape its production landscape, sources told TheWrap. This ambitious project, involving “hundreds” of team members, is expected to center on post-production and visual effects, with potential applications in parks and experiences – though not customer-facing. While Disney hasn’t confirmed specifics, […]
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London, UK— In a move that could prove extremely interesting to the industry, Pigeon Shrine, a relatively young yet ambitious player in AI-driven entertainment, has announced the launch of its “AI Coordinators” consultancy service. This development aims to integrate artificial intelligence into global film, television, and commercial productions, a bold step that might lead to […]
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Generative artificial intelligence is coming for streaming, with the release of a platform dedicated to AI content that allows users to create episodes with a prompt of just a couple of words. Fable Studio, an Emmy-winning San Francisco startup, on Thursday announced Showrunner, a platform the company says can write, voice and animate episodes of shows it carries. […]
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AI is already impacting Hollywood. Just as Pixar has announced a 14% layoff of its Animation Studio, a group of filmmakers are launching an AI film and animation studio and has snagged some A-list advisors. Eric Day, Benjamin Michel, and Nick Confalone have launched LA-based Late Night Labs with Poker Face star Natasha Lyonne and Blue Beetle director Angel Manuel Soto among its advisors. The […]
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Electronics maker TCL is known for its budget line of feature-filled gadgets like smart TVs and phones. Now, it wants to be known for making groundbreaking original television series and films using new forms of technology. This week, TCL debuted its new production firm, TCL TV Plus Studios (stylized as TCLtv+ Studios), which will produce original content for its free, ad-supported […]
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A DISRUPTIVE AI matchmaking platform has secured over $416,000 in investments from Scottish-based Equity Gap angel syndicate, Scottish Enterprise and an Innovate UK grant. My SMASH Media targets the global content streaming market and matches content creators like script writers with buyers using industry knowledge combined with AI matchmaking to anticipate industry trends. Following its […]
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Many in Hollywood have expressed fears that generative artificial-intelligence technology will create massive disruption in the industry, including the potential loss of jobs. New survey results won’t do anything to assuage those concerns: Although 70% of U.S. consumers say they would rather watch a TV show or movie written by a human than by […]
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