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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A 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 […]
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OpenAI, 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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