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‘Stranger Things’ Creator Matt Duffer Says Young Film And TV Audiences “Are Telling Us Very Loudly That They’re Hungry For Original Stories”
Matt Duffer, creator, showrunner and executive producer of Stranger Things along with brother Ross, didn’t specifically cite Backrooms or Obsession on Monday in accepting a career honor at the Gotham TV Awards.
But the two YouTube-driven smashes seemed to be on his mind as he addressed the crowd…
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AI Boosters See Blue Skies, But Clouds Linger In Hollywood: Key Takeaways From The AI On The Lot Conference
AI on the Lot, which has grown from a half-day conference for 600 in 2023 to a two-day draw for nearly 2,500, delivered another dose of techno-optimism this year. Hollywood, however, still has reservations.
Amazon MGM Studios hosted the event on its Culver City backlot and served as title…
‘Punky Duck’ Creator Jorge R. Gutierrez Scraps Amazon-Backed AI Project After Criticism
Jorge R. Gutierrez, one of the filmmakers behind an AI-driven project greenlighted by Amazon Prime Video via a newly established creator fund, has decided to scrap the series.
Citing backlash from creative peers and fans, Gutierrez announced the move Friday on social media. The filmmaker is…
‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ Release Sees Ketchup Team With Crowdfunding Specialist Legion M
The long and winding road to the big screen for Coyote vs. Acme is taking another turn ahead of its summer release, with crowdfunding company Legion M teaming with distributor Ketchup Entertainment.
Launched in 2016, Legion M is an equity crowdfunded company with more than 60,000 investors and…
Most Senior Corporate Execs Depart Tegna As Legal Fight Over Nexstar Merger Continues
Most of the senior corporate management team at local TV giant Tegna has left the company as the legal battle over its merger with rival Nexstar continues.
One of the leadership moves – Fox stations vet Patrick Paolini’s start on Monday as CEO, succeeding Mike Steib – was reported earlier this…
Paul Schrader Sees AI Protagonists Becoming Box Office Draws: “You Do The New Clint Eastwood” Via Text Prompt
Paul Schrader has long been on the record as an advocate of AI – or at least as a rare 79-year-old filmmaker eager to experiment with technology.
Even so, his keynote speech Thursday at AI on the Lot sketched out a future of film that played well to an audience of converts but will likely raise…
Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro Among Top Execs Added To Paley Center Board Of Trustees
Disney’s Josh D’Amaro is among a group of senior executives who have been added to the Paley Center for Media’s board of trustees.
Along with D’Amaro,. other execs joining the board include Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang, Spotify Co-CEO Alex Norström, and Sony Group Corp. CEO Hiroki…
Amazon’s Albert Cheng Says AI Is Way Past The “Uncanny Valley,” Can Cure LA’s Production Ills
Senior Amazon exec Albert Cheng says AI technology has moved well beyond the “uncanny valley,” and can play a key role in reviving production in embattled Los Angeles.
“This is an AI model that we can use to bring production back,” said Cheng, who is VP and head of AI studios for Amazon MGM…
Prime Video Orders Three GenAI Animated Series From New Amazon MGM Studios-AWS Creators’ Fund
Three animated series have received orders by Prime Video via the GenAI Creators’ Fund, a new joint initiative of Amazon Web Services and Amazon MGM Studios.
The projects are Cupcake & Friends from BuzzFeed Studios; Love, Diana Music Hunters from creator Albie Hecht, a former Nickelodeon exec…
YouTube Says It Is Making AI Labels More Prominent, Giving Viewers “The Context They Need”
YouTube is making a more concerted effort to disclose to viewers when they are watching videos made with AI.
In a blog explaining the update Wednesday, the Google-owned video giant said “photorealistic and meaningfully AI altered or generated content” would receive more prominent labels…
Live Nation’s Veeps Locks In Free Saturday Night Digital Streams Of Major League Wrestling
EXCLUSIVE: Live Nation streaming service Veeps has locked in Major League Wrestling for a new Saturday night programming block.
The wrestling circuit’s weekly flagship series, MLW Fusion, will start streaming via Veeps.com this coming Saturday, available free to global viewers. Those tuning in…
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Fox Stations Vet Patrick Paolini Named Tegna CEO As It Battles Through Nexstar Merger Litigation
EXCLUSIVE: Tegna has named Fox Television Stations veteran Patrick Paolini CEO as the station group looks to resolve litigation seeking to undo its merger with larger rival Nexstar.
Paolini spent 26 years at the Fox stations, including most recently as EVP of ad sales, departing the company last…
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