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 […]
Read MoreThe 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, […]
Read MoreLondon, 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 […]
Read MoreGenerative 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. […]
Read MoreAI 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 […]
Read MoreElectronics 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 […]
Read MoreA 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 […]
Read MoreMany 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 […]
Read MoreA Hollywood Reporter Interview Reveals the Acclaimed Director’s Fears for the Industry’s Future Tyler Perry, known for his blockbuster films and expansive Atlanta studio, has hit pause on a massive $800 million expansion project due to concerns about the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Perry expressed his […]
Read MoreOpenAI, the San Francisco-based research lab, just sent shockwaves through Hollywood with its unveiling of Sora, a generative AI tool capable of crafting hyper-realistic videos. This marks a significant step for the AI company, potentially displacing human labor in a crucial entertainment industry sector. The system boasts the ability to generate complex scenes with multiple […]
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