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VFX Legend Ed Ulbrich Joins AI Firm Moonvalley to Bridge Tech and Hollywood
Oscar-winning visual effects veteran Ed Ulbrich leaves traditional studios for Moonvalley, aiming to integrate AI ethically into entertainment visual workflows and support creator-friendly tools.

Runway CEO Cris Valenzuela Champions AI as Hollywood-Friendly, Not Hollywood-Hostile
Runway’s founder Cris Valenzuela, endorsed by major studios, argues generative video tools can democratize filmmaking—aiming to reassure Hollywood wary of unlicensed AI use.

Google’s Veo 3 Blurs the Line Between AI and Human Filmmaking
The tech giant’s latest AI video generator Veo 3 adds synchronized audio to hyper-realistic visuals, raising both creative possibilities and ethical concerns in Hollywood.

Google Uses AI to Reimagine 'The Wizard of Oz' for Las Vegas Sphere
Tech giant collaborates with Sphere Entertainment to enhance the 1939 classic using advanced AI technologies, creating an immersive experience for modern audiences

Fable Studio's AI-Generated 'DreadClub: Vampire's Verdict' Marks a Milestone in Animation
Fable Studio releases 'DreadClub: Vampire's Verdict,' the first AI-generated animated feature film, showcasing the potential and challenges of artificial intelligence in the realm of animation

OpenAI's Sora Tool Sparks Debate Among Hollywood Filmmakers
OpenAI introduces Sora, a text-to-video tool, prompting discussions in Hollywood about the implications of AI-generated content on traditional filmmaking and creative processes.

Suzanne Somers' Husband Introduces AI Replica of Late Actress
Alan Hamel unveils an AI-generated 'twin' of his late wife, Suzanne Somers, developed by Hollo and Realbotix Corp, aiming to preserve her memory and potentially create new episodes of Three’s Company.

Amazon Prime Video Explores AI-Driven Dubbing for Global Expansion
In a bid to enhance global accessibility, Amazon Prime Video experiments with artificial intelligence to provide dubbing for select licensed content, reflecting the streaming industry's shift towards innovative localization strategies.

AI Video Model 'Marey' Poised to Shake Up Hollywood in 2025
Asteria Film and Moonvalley are set to launch Marey, an ethically trained generative AI video model for Hollywood in early 2025, designed to prioritize legal and creative transparency by using exclusively licensed and original data.

AI Predictions for 2025: A New Era in Entertainment and Technology
TheWrap interviewed industry and AI experts to get their takes on what AI has in store for 2025.

Meta Launches Video AI Platform “Movie Gen”
The platform will be able to produce video and audio clips based on prompts from users.

Sports Entertainment Incorporating AI Tools
Topgolf is using technology from AI company LogicMonitor to strengthen the customer experience and business management.

YouTube Creating New Tools That Identify AI-Generated Content
Still in early stages, the tools would automatically recognize content created by AI that replicate a creator’s likeness or voice.

“Alien: Romulus” Uses AI to Bring Back Original Character
Late actor Ian Holm makes a cameo in the new film from the “Alien” franchise through AI technology.

Google’s New Pixel Phones Incorporate AI
The latest models’ built-in AI tools and features point to the company’s investment in artificial intelligence.

Kunlun Tech launches an AI-generated music streaming platform
The venture shows how AI is further being used in the creative industries.

An AI Tool That Spots Potential Olympians
The innovative product appeared at the Paris 2024 Olympics where attendees could measure their scores in different tests and compare their data to gold medalists of the past.

Meta Eyeing Celebrity Voices for new AI Tool
The company is in talks with high-profile celebrities for millions of dollars in exchange for permission to use their voices in its MetaAI assistant tool.

Meta Launching AI Studio on Instagram
The new tool lets creators build personalized AI chat bots to answer frequently asked questions from users.

Fable Studio Launches Platform for User-Generated AI TV Shows
Showrunner is a new platform that allows users to generate TV episodes using AI technology.