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Eli Roth Admits AI-Assisted Shots in Ice Cream Man, Clarifies He Misspoke
entertainment24 days 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
movies1 month 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
entertainment1 month 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
entertainment1 month 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
AI-Generated Odysseus Ducks Nolan’s Spotlight as Hollywood Bets on AI IP
entertainment-film-news1 month ago

AI-Generated Odysseus Ducks Nolan’s Spotlight as Hollywood Bets on AI IP

The piece surveys an AI-generated video, Odysseus: The Fall, by Ash Koosha that riffs on Homer and (allegedly) Nolan’s The Odyssey, arguing AI can only remix existing data and may be courting Nolan’s publicity rather than creating something truly new. It notes Koosha’s three‑month, part‑time creation process and his use of his own likeness, while also highlighting related film news: Tony Gilroy’s Behemoth!, Sony TriStar’s Cartoon Cat rights, and the weekend box office where Moana underperformed relative to expectations despite Michael crossing $1B in gross.

via A.V. Club|
#ai-in-film#ash-koosha#entertainment-film-news
AI-created Tilly Norwood to headline Misaligned
entertainment1 month ago

AI-created Tilly Norwood to headline Misaligned

Particle6 is developing Misaligned, a hybrid comedy-drama starring an AI-generated actor named Tilly Norwood who has no body but can access humanity’s data. The project has sparked Hollywood debate over likeness rights and compensation for AI performers, with SAG-AFTRA pushing for stronger protections. The plot follows Norwood as a rogue bot nudges her toward ambition and fame, exploring identity and the future of AI in cinema. Development is early but already drawing distributor interest and signaling how filmmakers may integrate AI going forward.

via Los Angeles Times|
#ai-in-film#entertainment#misaligned
Conspiracy Director Slams Val Kilmer as the 'Worst Human Being' He’s Known
entertainment2 months ago

Conspiracy Director Slams Val Kilmer as the 'Worst Human Being' He’s Known

Director Adam Marcus of the 2008 film Conspiracy claims Val Kilmer was the 'worst human being I’ve ever known' on set in a Threads post, recounting a difficult experience. Kilmer died at 65 last April, and the piece also notes his notorious on-set clashes and mentions Kilmer's posthumous AI-augmented role in As Deep as the Grave, a project supported by his daughter.

via Far Out Magazine|
#adam-marcus#ai-in-film#conspiracy
AI Arrives, Queer Cinema Dominates: The 2026 Cannes Shake-Up
entertainment3 months ago

AI Arrives, Queer Cinema Dominates: The 2026 Cannes Shake-Up

Cannes 2026 looked quiet on the surface with no blockbuster studio premieres, but it signaled a seismic shift: Hollywood largely stayed away, while LGBTQ+ storytelling dominated the buzz (films like The Man I Love, Coward, La Bola Negra, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, and Club Kid drew ovations and chatter); the Marché finally found momentum through high‑profile deals such as Club Kid sold to A24 and Netflix acquisitions in play for The Black Ball and In Waves; off‑screen drama over Canal+/Bolloré highlighted tensions in French cinema; and AI moved from fear to pragmatism—ban in competition yet embraced at the market with an AI‑focused summit and a multiyear Meta partnership—marking a turning point for indie production and festival marketing.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#ai-in-film#cannes-2026#entertainment
Cannes 2026: Hollywood MIA, AI Arrives, Club Kid Breaks the Bank
entertainment3 months ago

Cannes 2026: Hollywood MIA, AI Arrives, Club Kid Breaks the Bank

Cannes 2026 saw Hollywood largely absent as studios balk at big-budget risks amid wary critics, but the festival still delivered buzz: Jordan Firstman’s directorial debut Club Kid sparked a $17 million global rights deal with A24, marking the festival’s first major bidding win. AI was openly embraced as a cost-saving and creative tool, signaling a shift in how films are produced and marketed. Geopolitical tensions cast a somber mood despite the cinema showcase, underscoring a Cannes edition defined by experimentation and industry recalibration rather than star-studded spectacle.

via Variety|
#a24#ai-in-film#cannes
Peter Jackson Says He Doesn’t Dislike AI and Teases Serkis’ Gollum Film at Cannes
entertainment3 months ago

Peter Jackson Says He Doesn’t Dislike AI and Teases Serkis’ Gollum Film at Cannes

At Cannes, Peter Jackson says AI in film is a 'special effect' he doesn’t dislike, while warning the current AI debate could threaten recognition for motion‑capture performances like Andy Serkis’ Gollum. He also teased The Hunt for Gollum, a Serkis‑led project, and emphasized license rights for likenesses. Elijah Wood presented Jackson with an honorary Palme d’Or as the festival spotlighted his impact on filmmaking.

via Variety|
#ai-in-film#andy-serkis#cannes-film-festival
Cannes Market Shifts Toward Lean Indies, Auteur Drives and AI-Infused Projects
entertainment3 months ago

Cannes Market Shifts Toward Lean Indies, Auteur Drives and AI-Infused Projects

As the 2026 Cannes Marché du Film opens, buyers are favoring leaner, high-concept titles with clear theatrical identities over giant action packages. Studios are launching genre-focused labels and pre-buying festival favorites to compete with indie distributors, with Neon, A24, IFC and others active in the market. The slate includes Park Chan-wook’s English-language Western, Justine Triet’s Fonda, Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s The Beloved, and AI-assisted projects like Critterz, alongside prestige dramas, English-language debuts, and a broad mix of presales aimed at global buyers and awards-season attention.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#ai-in-film#cannes#entertainment
Oscars Rule AI Out, Demand Human-Written Screenplays
entertainment3 months ago

Oscars Rule AI Out, Demand Human-Written Screenplays

The Academy announced new AI-use rules for Oscar-qualifying films, starting with the 2027 ceremony: scripts must be written entirely by living humans, with the organization reserving the right to inquire about AI usage; acting categories require human-performed roles with consent; other updates include campaign rules, international feature eligibility changes, and the possibility of multiple nominations in the same category, reflecting ongoing vigilance as AI tech evolves.

via Yahoo|
#ai-in-film#eligibility#entertainment
Oscars Unveil AI Guardrails, Multi-Nomination Acting, and Director-Centric International Feature
entertainment3 months ago

Oscars Unveil AI Guardrails, Multi-Nomination Acting, and Director-Centric International Feature

The Academy announced sweeping changes: acting and writing categories will require human-performed work, with AI usage barred; actors can now be nominated for multiple performances in the same category; international feature eligibility expands to allow multiple films per country and credits the director instead of the country; minor tweaks include a larger casting shortlist and a fixed 20-film cinematography shortlist; the 99th Oscars are set for March 14, 2027 at the Dolby Theatre, with a 2029 move to the Peacock Theater and a broadcast shift from ABC to YouTube.

via The Guardian|
#acting-nominations#ai-in-film#awards-process