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Marc Andreessen Says AI Will Create a New Type of Filmmaker—Hollywood Braces for a Power Shift
Marc Andreessen says AI will give rise to a new type of filmmaker: ‘That’s a reason for profound optimism’
Netflix’s New $700K AI Job Goes to a Human, Not a Machine
The streamer’s latest hire isn’t a robot—it’s a high-priced product manager tasked with building generative tools to make 13,000 employees more efficient.
OpenAI-Backed “Critterz” Aims to Prove Generative Animation Can Carry a Movie, Not Just a Meme
With a budget under $30 million and a tiny crew, the film’s hybrid pipeline could redefine mid-tier animation economics if audiences embrace its algorithm-assisted artistry.
Amazon Banks on Celebrity Creativity with AI Platform Showrunner
The Amazon-funded startup Showrunner lets fans and creators generate custom animated series using celebrity IP or original ideas, blending star power and AI storytelling in a rapidly evolving platform.
Creative Artists Agency Invests in Moonvalley to Build Hollywood‑Friendly AI Video Tools
CAA joins a $84 million funding round for Moonvalley’s Marey platform, aligning with a growing push for licensed, ethical AI tools in filmmaking and Hollywood’s fight against unauthorized generative content.
Calum Worthy and Producer Russell Geyser Launch 2wai, Letting Celebrities Control Their AI Doppelgängers
Disney Channel alum Calum Worthy and veteran producer Russell Geyser unveil 2wai, a platform for users—including entertainers—to own AI chat avatars that mimic their likeness and voice across 40+ languages, aiming to beat deepfake risks.
Can AI Predict a Movie’s Success Based on a Script?
The start-up Corto.AI has a technology that does the work of an executive