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Hollywood's AI Use Is Widespread but Deeply Divisive
Puck media analyst Matthew Belloni says AI tools have already woven themselves into everyday film production, even as much of the industry publicly rejects them and a handful of insiders quietly profit from the shift.
Bezos Reportedly Driving AI Overhaul of Prime Video
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is said to be personally pushing for a redesign of Prime Video centered on artificial intelligence, according to a Reuters report.
Runway Adds Model Router to Widen Developer Platform
Runway has rolled out a new routing tool that automatically picks the best image, video, or audio model for a given job, pulling from both its own tools and outside providers as it pushes to become core infrastructure for AI media.
Synthesia Adds Live AI Roleplay Coaching Tool
Synthesia, known for AI-generated corporate training videos, has launched a new product called Roleplay Sessions that lets employees practice through interactive AI-driven scenarios rather than just watching pre-made clips.
Netflix Filing Reveals $587M Price for Affleck AI Startup
A new regulatory disclosure shows Netflix paid $587 million in cash to acquire InterPositive, the AI-powered post-production startup co-founded by Ben Affleck, confirming the size of a deal first announced in March.
Animators Weigh Resisting or Adapting to AI
A new Atlantic report frames animation as an early bellwether for how AI tools are reshaping Hollywood labor, with veteran animators split between pushing back and folding the technology into their work.
Microdrama Surge Pulls Studios Toward Short-Form Video
Short, vertical microdramas built for phone screens are gaining ground fast, and traditional studios are reportedly adjusting their strategies to compete for the same bite-sized audience that TikTok has cultivated.