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Deep Voodoo Sees AI as a Creative Partner for TV, Not a Threat
entertainment11 days ago

Deep Voodoo Sees AI as a Creative Partner for TV, Not a Threat

Deep Voodoo, the AI-focused outfit behind South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, uses licensed footage and custom AI models to produce deepfakes for film and TV, stressing consent and rights. With projects like Sassy Justice and high-profile de-aging work, they describe a rigorous on-set capture process and bespoke models, arguing AI can expand creativity—via de-aging, performance transfer, and faster, more location-light production—and could even reshape how South Park is made, all while upholding ethical guardrails.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#ai#deep-voodoo#deepfake
Dolby presses Snap over AV1 patents, challenging the codec’s royalty-free pledge
technology11 days ago

Dolby presses Snap over AV1 patents, challenging the codec’s royalty-free pledge

Dolby filed a Delaware lawsuit against Snapchat accusing Snap of infringing several Dolby patents tied to AV1/HEVC video tech, arguing that AV1’s royalty-free promise is not guaranteed and seeking a jury trial, FRAND licensing clarity, and an injunction. The case, alongside other AV1/IP actions (including InterDigital), tests whether AV1 truly carries no licensing obligations and could shape the adoption and licensing dynamics of the codec.

via Ars Technica|
#av1#dolby#frand
Disney‑OpenAI deal on ice as Sora shuts down, no money exchanged
technology17 days ago

Disney‑OpenAI deal on ice as Sora shuts down, no money exchanged

Disney reportedly walked away from a planned $1 billion licensing deal with OpenAI after OpenAI shut down its Sora video‑generation app; Disney says it will continue pursuing AI collaborations. Multiple outlets suggest the deal never closed and no funds changed hands, reflecting OpenAI’s pivot away from Sora and the broader challenges in AI video initiatives.

via Ars Technica|
#ai-video#disney#licensing
OpenAI Retires Sora as Disney Drops $1B AI Investment Plan
technology17 days ago

OpenAI Retires Sora as Disney Drops $1B AI Investment Plan

OpenAI will discontinue Sora, its generative-AI video app, without providing a reason, while Disney has scrapped a planned $1 billion investment tied to a licensing deal to generate fan videos using Disney IP. Disney said it will continue to explore AI collaborations to meet fans where they are while protecting intellectual property, effectively ending the OpenAI–Disney partnership.

via Variety|
#ai-video#disney#licensing
Sesame Workshop sues SeaWorld over unpaid royalties and brand use
business29 days ago

Sesame Workshop sues SeaWorld over unpaid royalties and brand use

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind Sesame Street, filed a federal lawsuit against SeaWorld alleging breach of contract and unpaid royalties tied to Sesame Street–themed parks and branding, including issues related to the Sesame Place park in Langhorne, Pa., the San Diego attraction closure, and a planned third park. The suit accuses SeaWorld of stopping royalty payments, distributing unapproved marketing materials, and seeks termination of the license plus damages and attorneys’ fees.

via NBC News|
#business#licensing#royalties
PRS Sues Valve Over Unlicensed Music in Steam Games
technology1 month ago

PRS Sues Valve Over Unlicensed Music in Steam Games

PRS for Music has launched legal proceedings against Valve under the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 for using PRS-represented music in Steam games without a licence. The organisation says Valve has not obtained the necessary licences for works used in titles including GTA, FIFA/EA FC, and Forza Horizon, despite years of engagement, and it seeks retroactive and ongoing licences as the case proceeds.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#licensing#music-rights#prs
Sweeney's Hollywood Sign Bra Stunt Draws Licensing Scrutiny
entertainment2 months ago

Sweeney's Hollywood Sign Bra Stunt Draws Licensing Scrutiny

Actress Sydney Sweeney posted a video of herself draping bras over the Hollywood Sign to promote her lingerie line, but the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce says the stunt wasn’t authorized for commercial use and no license was granted. While a general permit from FilmLA exists for filming, sign access requires additional clearance and a licensing fee, which the Chamber says was not obtained. The organization is investigating, and no police report has been filed yet. This follows Sweeney’s recent denim-ad controversy.

via Rolling Stone|
#entertainment#hollywood-sign#licensing
Sydney Sweeney’s Hollywood Sign Bras Stunt Not Authorized, Officials Say
entertainment2 months ago

Sydney Sweeney’s Hollywood Sign Bras Stunt Not Authorized, Officials Say

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce says no production involving Sydney Sweeney was granted permission to climb or hang bras on the Hollywood Sign; a general permit was obtained to film nearby, but altering or accessing the sign itself requires a separate license, which was not reported. TMZ circulated footage of the stunt (said to be for a lingerie line promo), with no comment yet from Sweeney’s representatives, and police have not filed a trespass report at this time.

via Yahoo|
#entertainment#hollywood-chamber-of-commerce#hollywood-sign
Celebrities Rally for Licensing Amid AI Training Controversy
entertainment2 months ago

Celebrities Rally for Licensing Amid AI Training Controversy

Hollywood stars including Scarlett Johansson, Cate Blanchett and Joseph Gordon-Levitt back the Human Artistry Campaign’s call for licensing and opt-out protections for human-created works, arguing tech companies train generative AI on copyrighted material without permission; the effort is supported by unions and over 700 signatories, with ads in The New York Times and calls for licensing as a path to consent and compensation, noting Disney/OpenAI as a high-profile example.

via hollywoodreporter.com|
#ai#celebrity-support#copyright