#film-production News & Analysis

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AINeutralCrypto Briefing · Jun 77/10

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Lionsgate vice chair Michael Burns says AI will save studio tens of millions annually

Lionsgate's vice chair Michael Burns announced that artificial intelligence could reduce studio production costs by tens of millions of dollars annually, highlighting AI's transformative potential for mid-budget filmmaking. While the cost-saving applications are compelling, the announcement raises concerns about scaling implementation challenges and significant impacts on creative industry workforce employment.

AINeutralThe Verge – AI · May 287/10

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A $2,000 AI-generated film will make its debut at Tribeca

An AI-generated feature film titled Dreams of Violets will premiere at the Tribeca Festival next month, marking the first full-length live-action film created entirely by AI to be accepted by a major film festival. The 75-minute film cost just $2,000 to produce and dramatizes Iran's January mass killing of protestors using entirely AI-generated imagery and characters.

AIBullishcrypto.news · Apr 187/10

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Val Kilmer Stars Posthumously in Film Built on Generative AI, With Family’s Backing

Val Kilmer, who passed away in April 2025, appears in over an hour of finished footage in the upcoming film 'As Deep as the Grave' using generative AI technology, marking a significant milestone in Hollywood's adoption of synthetic media with family approval. This development highlights the convergence of AI capabilities and entertainment industry acceptance, raising questions about the future of digital resurrection in filmmaking.

AIBullishThe Verge – AI · Mar 56/10

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Netflix is buying Ben Affleck’s AI startup

Netflix has acquired InterPositive, Ben Affleck's AI startup that specializes in film and television production tools, founded in 2022. The deal brings all 16 engineers and researchers to Netflix, with Affleck joining as a senior adviser.

AINeutralThe Verge – AI · Jun 195/10

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The film about Sam Altman has been dropped by Amazon MGM

Amazon MGM has dropped Luca Guadagnino's film "Artificial" about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, which was set to star Andrew Garfield and chronicle Altman's five-day termination and reinstatement in 2023. The studio stated the project would be better served by a different distributor, signaling potential creative or strategic misalignment between the filmmakers and Amazon's vision.

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