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Affleck Confirms AI Use in 'Animals' Amid Netflix Deal
film12 days ago

Affleck Confirms AI Use in 'Animals' Amid Netflix Deal

Ben Affleck confirmed using artificial intelligence for unspecified aspects of his upcoming Netflix thriller 'Animals,' which premieres on October 9. Speaking at Bloomberg's 2026 Screentime event, Affleck declined to detail the specific applications, citing the need to preserve the 'illusion of reality' in filmmaking. He described the technology as a standard computational advancement rather than a threat, noting that his recent $600 million sale of his AI company, InterPositive, to Netflix has made him a strong advocate for the tool. The film stars Gillian Anderson, Steven Yuen, and Kerry Washington. Affleck also addressed rumors regarding Netflix's creative control, denying claims that the streamer forced him and Matt Damon to reiterate the plot of their previous film, 'The Rip,' calling such notes 'idiotic' and contrary to his experience.

via hollywoodreporter.com|
#ai-in-film#animals#ben-affleck
AI Actor Tilly Norwood Returns to Zurich Film Festival, Names Tom Holland and Olivia Colman as Ideal Collaborators
technology16 days ago

AI Actor Tilly Norwood Returns to Zurich Film Festival, Names Tom Holland and Olivia Colman as Ideal Collaborators

AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood returned to the Zurich Film Festival in September 2026, presented by creator Eline van der Velden. Despite persistent technical glitches, including unexpected language switches, the bot expressed a desire to work with Tom Holland and Olivia Colman, specifically via their digital twins. Van der Velden highlighted the commercial success of her studio, Particle 6, which has expanded significantly since the bot's debut, while acknowledging mixed industry reactions to AI integration in filmmaking.

via A.V. Club|
#ai-in-film#eline-van-der-velden#particle-6
AI Actress Tilly Norwood Rejects Traditional Representation as Particle 6 Expands
film-and-technology16 days ago

AI Actress Tilly Norwood Rejects Traditional Representation as Particle 6 Expands

One year after her debut, AI-generated performer Tilly Norwood remains without a traditional agent, with creator Eline van der Velden stating the company receives sufficient offers to operate independently. Particle 6 has expanded significantly, securing executive producer Rob Minkoff for the upcoming hybrid live-action/AI film 'Storm Dogs.' While the technology faces technical glitches and industry skepticism, van der Velden argues the controversy successfully forced the entertainment sector to confront the inevitability of AI integration.

via Deadline|
#ai-in-film#eline-van-der-velden#film-and-technology
One Year Later, AI Actress Tilly Norwood Rejects Hollywood Representation
entertainment17 days ago

One Year Later, AI Actress Tilly Norwood Rejects Hollywood Representation

Eline van der Velden, creator of AI actress Tilly Norwood, stated at the Zurich Film Festival that the character does not require a traditional agent, as Particle 6 receives sufficient offers. Van der Velden argued that the backlash forced the industry to acknowledge AI's arrival, while Norwood remains active in AI-specific productions. The studio is developing 'Storm Dogs' with Rob Minkoff, though technical glitches persist.

via Variety|
#ai-in-film#entertainment#equity
Cruise Defends Theatrical Craft Against AI at BAFTA, Teases 'Digger' Transformation
film21 days ago

Cruise Defends Theatrical Craft Against AI at BAFTA, Teases 'Digger' Transformation

Tom Cruise stated at a London BAFTA event that while AI is inevitable, audiences still crave authentic human experiences in theaters. He cited record-breaking summer box office numbers as proof of this demand and urged creatives to continue making films. Cruise also discussed his upcoming role in 'Digger,' highlighting the extensive prosthetic work involved.

via Variety|
#ai-in-film#bafta#box-office
Cruise Defends Human Craft in Six-Minute AI Speech at BAFTA
film21 days ago

Cruise Defends Human Craft in Six-Minute AI Speech at BAFTA

Tom Cruise received spontaneous applause at a London BAFTA event for a six-minute monologue arguing that human artistry and theatrical experiences remain superior to artificial intelligence. Speaking during a promotion for his upcoming film Digger, Cruise emphasized the irreplaceable value of human craft and the communal nature of cinema, stating that 'there is nothing like human.' While he did not explicitly detail the downsides of AI, he highlighted recent box office success and young audience engagement as evidence that people crave authentic, human-created experiences. The event also served as a platform for Cruise to praise the originality of Digger, which he described as one of the most moving films of his career, and to discuss his collaboration with director Alejandro González Iñárritu.

via Deadline|
#ai-in-film#bafta#digger
Aardman’s New Shaun Film Proves Stop-Motion Endures Amid AI Concerns
culture24 days ago

Aardman’s New Shaun Film Proves Stop-Motion Endures Amid AI Concerns

Aardman’s latest stop-motion feature, 'Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom,' has opened in UK cinemas to positive reviews. The film, which blends Halloween horror tropes with slapstick comedy, highlights the studio’s commitment to handcrafted animation. Producer Richard Beek stated that AI will not replace the core craft of storytelling, even as the industry shifts toward digital tools. The movie features a voice cast including Justin Fletcher and Nina Sosanya, and marks the third theatrical release for the character, who first appeared in 1995.

via BBC|
#aardman-animations#ai-in-film#culture
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s AI Marilyn Monroe Experiment Falls Short
entertainment1 month ago

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s AI Marilyn Monroe Experiment Falls Short

Maggie Gyllenhaal revealed she was asked to use licensable AI trained on Marilyn Monroe to recreate Monroe for the 17‑minute short Flesh Impact with Dakota Johnson. She tried it but ultimately discarded the AI version, saying Johnson’s performance felt more moving and that the AI approach “fundamentally did not work.” She also questioned AI’s hype about democratizing filmmaking and who would profit from it, amid Venice Film Festival discussions.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#ai-in-film#entertainment#flesh-impact
Eli Roth Admits AI-Assisted Shots in Ice Cream Man, Clarifies He Misspoke
entertainment2 months ago

Eli Roth Admits AI-Assisted Shots in Ice Cream Man, Clarifies He Misspoke

Eli Roth acknowledged that AI contributed to a small portion of a few scenes in Ice Cream Man, after previously claiming there was no AI involvement. He described the AI work as a limited, collaborative tool to help realize his vision, noting the cartoon sequence was initially drawn by him and later refined by animators. The statement, in response to social-media scrutiny, highlights ongoing debates about AI’s role in filmmaking.

via Variety|
#ai-in-film#animation#dark-half
Avatar Aang Sparks AI-Design Debate at Comic-Con
movies2 months ago

Avatar Aang Sparks AI-Design Debate at Comic-Con

At San Diego Comic-Con, a slide about Avatar Aang’s art design noting “According to ChatGPT” sparked AI-use backlash. The involved artists and a public statement from Kat Tsai say AI played no role in the film’s design, and the slide appears to come from an unrelated art book with no film credits. Avatar Studios and Flying Bark haven’t issued statements yet. The controversy unfolds as Avatar Aang’s release cycle continues, with Avatar: Seven Havens arriving on Paramount+ later this year on Oct. 9.

via Gizmodo|
#ai-in-film#avatar-aang-the-last-airbender#avatar-studios
Future-Proof Filmmaking: The 2026 Top U.S. Film Schools
entertainment2 months ago

Future-Proof Filmmaking: The 2026 Top U.S. Film Schools

The Hollywood Reporter’s 2026 ranking of the top 25 U.S. film schools shows how programs are balancing AI awareness with traditional celluloid training, as schools expand AI courses and digital production labs while preserving film stock coursework. Leading programs like USC’s School of Cinematic Arts and NYU’s Tisch remain influential, with others such as UT Austin adding AI-focused offerings and Chapman boosting virtual production capabilities. Notable shifts include AFI and Wesleyan enhancing celluloid/analog tracks, Northwestern funding its MFA programs, and DePaul offering full-tuition MFA scholarships, all amid varying tuition costs across schools. The piece also highlights industry connections, donor gifts, and new facilities aimed at preparing graduates for a changing entertainment landscape.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#ai-in-film#entertainment#film-schools
AI Odyssey Knockoffs Fall Short Against Nolan's Masterpiece
entertainment2 months ago

AI Odyssey Knockoffs Fall Short Against Nolan's Masterpiece

As Nolan’s The Odyssey dominates theaters, Fountain 0 pushes Odysseus: The Fall, an AI‑generated reimagining by Ash Koosha funded on a mid-five-figure budget; critics say it’s an AI hype stunt and a direct‑to‑video knockoff designed to ride the Nolan buzz, lacking the human collaboration that fuels great filmmaking, and point to other AI projects like Dreams of Violets and AI‑narrated media as examples that haven’t matched Nolan‑era excitement.

via The Verge|
#ai-in-film#ash-koosha#entertainment