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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.
Music and tech icon Will.I.Am speaks out at Cannes, urging transparency as Timbaland launches AI-powered label and virtual artist, spotlighting shifting attitudes in entertainment.
Singer Jennie secures a legal win against a fraudster who impersonated her, exposing how AI-generated content can be weaponized to spread false celebrity claims and sell fabricated narratives.
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.
Actress Monica Barbaro collaborates with partner Andrew Garfield and director Luca Guadagnino on a feature film exploring AI’s real-world drama at OpenAI, blending personal chemistry with emerging tech narratives.
Disney and Universal claim Midjourney’s AI has reproduced iconic characters without permission, marking a turning point in entertainment’s legal strategy against unsanctioned AI use.
SAG-AFTRA secures new AI safeguards for video game voice and motion-capture actors, signaling broader entertainment industry protections—and a blueprint for unions working alongside technology.
Emma Stone joins forces with AI-driven animation studio to pioneer hybrid voice performances, combining human nuance with machine precision for next-gen animated storytelling.
First Lady Melania Trump releases a seven-hour audiobook of her memoir, narrated entirely by an AI-generated version of her voice, highlighting the growing intersection of artificial intelligence and celebrity branding.

Reel AI: Erik Barmack’s biweekly article for The Ankler
Why CAA Bet on This AI Startup: ‘Consent and Control’ for Clients
Erik Barmack’s Reel AI Column from The Ankler
The agency's Alexandra Shannon and Moonvalley CEO Naeem Talukdar tell me about the tech trained entirely on licensed video data
Actor Tye Sheridan and Nikola Todorovic’s Wonder Dynamics streamlines VFX, cuts costs and is backed by the software giant that helped power ‘Avatar’
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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.

Consumers’ Mixed Reactions to AI in Entertainment Production
A recent survey reveals that U.S. consumers are split on the use of generative AI in creating film and TV content, with acceptance varying based on familiarity with AI tools.

Viewers Confuse AI Videos with Real Footage
A recent survey shows that audiences struggle to distinguish videos created by Sora and filmed by humans, highlighting Sora’s capabilities and consequent implications.
Market Research Forecasts Trends, Opportunities and Substantial Growth of AI In Media & Entertainment by 2028
IMARC Group, a market research company, published a report forecasting the future of AI in the media and entertainment market during 2023-2028, which size is expected to reach US$ 53.32 Billion, reflecting a growth rate of 26.71%.
The 2023 Nostradamus Report Predicts AI Will Upend the Industry Within 5 Years
The Tenth Annual Report is titled: “Everything Changing All At Once”