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Promise Studio Teams with Google to Bring AI Into the Heart of Film Production
With backing from Andreessen Horowitz and new support from Google, Promise is betting big on generative AI to streamline—and possibly rewire—how Hollywood makes movies.

AI Adoption Projected to Boost Media Industry Revenue by 10%
Ernst & Young report highlights the financial benefits of AI integration in media and entertainment, forecasting significant revenue growth and cost reductions.

Google Launches '100 Zeros' to Integrate AI into Hollywood Storytelling
The tech giant Google partners with Range Media Partners to co-produce films and series that subtly showcase Google's AI and spatial tools, aiming to reshape its image in the entertainment industry.

Dua Lipa Invests in AI Startup Focusing on Music Personalization
The pop superstar Dua Lipa joins a growing list of celebrities investing in AI companies, backing an emerging platform designed to create hyper-personalized music experiences based on listener moods and behaviors.

Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Says AI Is About Better Movies, Not Just Cheaper Ones
Netflix’s co-CEO pushes back on narratives of AI as a cost-cutting tool, framing it instead as a way to expand creative possibility and level the playing field for smaller productions.

Arcana Labs Launches AI-Powered Content Production Studio
New Los Angeles-based studio secures $5.5 million in funding to develop AI-driven tools for streamlined film and television production.

Fremantle Launches Imaginae Studios to “Harness the Power of AI”
Fremantle opens a new division focused on developing AI-powered entertainment formats, partnering with tech leaders to push the boundaries of scripted and unscripted storytelling.

Hollywood Studios Profit from AI-Generated Movie Trailers on YouTube
Major studios monetize AI-created trailers, diverting ad revenue amid debates over copyright and content quality.

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.

Mark Cuban Asserts AI Cannot Fully Automate Creativity
Entrepreneur Mark Cuban discusses the limitations of artificial intelligence in the creative process, emphasizing the irreplaceable role of human judgment and intuition in storytelling

Steve Harvey Steps Into AI Protection: A New Digital Safeguard for Creators
The television host partners with AI-driven security solutions to shield entertainment content from digital threats.

‘Divergent’ Producer Launches AI Studio Aiming for Studio-Quality Films on a Modest Budget
Blending AI and Filmmaking, Staircase Studios AI Aims to Produce High-Quality Features on a Fraction of Hollywood Budgets

AI Reshaping TV Production: How Independent Studios Are Gaining an Edge
Industry Leaders at Mip London Discuss AI’s Role in Streamlining Production, Cutting Costs, and Empowering Smaller Studios

Cinelytic Strengthens AI Entertainment Analytics With Jumpcut Acquisition
The integration of Jumpcut’s technology enhances Cinelytic’s data-driven tools, offering studios and content creators deeper insights into IP management and audience analysis.

AI’s Growing Role in Filmmaking: Insights from Sundance
Industry Experts Weigh in on AI’s Role in Streamlining Production, Enhancing Creativity, and Shaping the Future of Filmmaking

U.S. Tech Stocks Slide Amid New Competition from Deepseek AI
U.S. tech stocks plunged after Chinese company DeepSeek launched a low-cost AI model, sparking fears of heightened competition and rattling markets heavily invested in artificial intelligence.

Hollywood Labor Leaders Address AI Challenges and Call for Unity at CES
Hollywood labor leaders at CES discussed strategies to address AI’s impact on creative industries, emphasizing transparency, negotiation, and solidarity to protect workers from potential displacement and exploitation.

Promise Studios: A New Chapter for Generative AI in Hollywood
Peter Chernin's North Road and Andreessen Horowitz Invest in a New Entertainment Studio Focused on Generative AI.

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.

Universal Music Group Partners with AI Music Business
UMG has partnered with Klay Vision, an AI music company claiming to be ethical to boost creativity.