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fromBrad Frost
1 week ago
Graphic design

The Creative Infinite

AI as a design material allows anyone to create and iterate on ideas instantly, unlocking unprecedented creative potential.
fromEngadget
4 days ago
Film

The AI Doc's director was "scared shitless" by AI, so he made a movie about it

Daniel Roher adopts an 'apocaloptimist' worldview, balancing concerns about AI's risks with the belief in shaping a better future.
Music production
fromIndieWire
3 days ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
Film
fromEngadget
4 days ago

The AI Doc's director was "scared shitless" by AI, so he made a movie about it

Daniel Roher adopts an 'apocaloptimist' worldview, balancing concerns about AI's risks with the belief in shaping a better future.
#ai-generated-content
fromThe Verge
1 day ago
Graphic design

Really, you made this without AI? Prove it

Labeling human-made content is essential as AI-generated works proliferate, creating confusion and skepticism among audiences.
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Independent films

AI-Generated Film Pulled From AMC Cinemas

Moviegoers successfully pressured AMC Theaters to remove an AI-generated short film from its US locations following online backlash against artificial intelligence content in cinema.
Graphic design
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Really, you made this without AI? Prove it

Labeling human-made content is essential as AI-generated works proliferate, creating confusion and skepticism among audiences.
Independent films
fromFuturism
1 month ago

AI-Generated Film Pulled From AMC Cinemas

Moviegoers successfully pressured AMC Theaters to remove an AI-generated short film from its US locations following online backlash against artificial intelligence content in cinema.
#super-mario
Independent films
fromEngadget
1 day ago

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a black hole of entertainment

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie fails to entertain, lacking humor, storytelling, and character development, leaving audiences disengaged.
Independent films
fromEngadget
1 day ago

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a black hole of entertainment

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie fails to entertain, lacking humor, storytelling, and character development, leaving audiences disengaged.
Venture
fromwww.engadget.com
1 day ago

AI animation studio Toonstar will turn books into digital shows for HarperCollins

HarperCollins partners with Toonstar to adapt book franchises into AI-driven digital shows, starting with the Friendship List series.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

A New York Times critic used AI to write a review, but good criticism can't be outsourced

Preston's reliance on A.I. and his use of unattributed work by another writer was deemed a clear violation of the Times's standards, leading to his dismissal.
Writing
Television
fromBustle
2 days ago

Seeing Aging Cartoons Is A Special Kind Of Heartbreak

Woody's aging in Toy Story 5 challenges the unspoken rule that animated characters do not age.
Film
from48 hills
2 days ago

Screen Grabs: Aliens, witches, mermaids, and other swell company - 48 hills

Love can take unconventional forms, as seen in films featuring relationships with aliens, witches, and other offbeat characters.
#disney
Paris food
fromFast Company
3 days ago

How Disney Imagineers are using AI and robotics to reshape the company's theme parks

Disney Adventure World in Paris showcases advanced technology with its new attractions, including a robotic Olaf and a spectacular nighttime show.
fromFuturism
4 days ago
Science

Remember That Robot Olaf Disney Was So Proud of? It Just Wiped Out So Hard That His Carrot Nose Went Clattering Across the Pavement

Paris food
fromFast Company
3 days ago

How Disney Imagineers are using AI and robotics to reshape the company's theme parks

Disney Adventure World in Paris showcases advanced technology with its new attractions, including a robotic Olaf and a spectacular nighttime show.
fromFuturism
4 days ago
Science

Remember That Robot Olaf Disney Was So Proud of? It Just Wiped Out So Hard That His Carrot Nose Went Clattering Across the Pavement

#adobe
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago
Media industry

Semianalysis CEO: Adobe faces existential threat from AI commoditization

Loyalty to Adobe is waning as users question the necessity of subscriptions amid rising competition and lower editing costs.
fromFortune
4 days ago
Tech industry

Do creators still need Adobe in the AI era? | Fortune

Adobe must adapt to AI rapidly while maintaining trust with enterprise customers reliant on its software.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Semianalysis CEO: Adobe faces existential threat from AI commoditization

Loyalty to Adobe is waning as users question the necessity of subscriptions amid rising competition and lower editing costs.
Tech industry
fromFortune
4 days ago

Do creators still need Adobe in the AI era? | Fortune

Adobe must adapt to AI rapidly while maintaining trust with enterprise customers reliant on its software.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago

38 Calming Movies For Kids To Give Parents A Much-Deserved Break

Calming movies can help children regulate emotions during stressful times, but every child responds differently to calming strategies.
Arts
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

'You have to step in and experience it' - artists on the rise of AI-generated art and the 'essential' gallery visit

Miriam Fitzgerald Juskova's exhibit combines paper quilling with mathematics, showcasing intricate art that engages viewers and emphasizes the value of handmade creations.
Marketing
fromVogue
6 days ago

The Anti-AI Slop Playbook

Gucci's AI-generated campaign images have sparked debate about the use of technology in fashion marketing.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Tacit Politics of Pixar's Latest Hit

Hoppers is a surprisingly blunt pushback to the notion of animals living together in harmony. Its advertising promises goofy hijinks amid an enclave of diverse species whose ecosystem is threatened by humans.
Pets
#animation
Independent films
fromNo Film School
1 day ago

How a $30K Animated Indie Scored a Theatrical Run - Then Landed on HBO

Julian Glander produced the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter on a $30,000 budget, navigating festivals and distribution successfully.
Independent films
fromNo Film School
1 day ago

How a $30K Animated Indie Scored a Theatrical Run - Then Landed on HBO

Julian Glander produced the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter on a $30,000 budget, navigating festivals and distribution successfully.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
3 days ago

'Thank You For Generating With Us!' Hollywood's AI Acolytes Stay on the Hype Train

Generative AI is revolutionary, but it cannot replace human creativity, which is rooted in effort and experience.
#super-mario-galaxy
Film
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

What parents need to know about 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' and more

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie features Mario and Luigi in a fantasy adventure with action violence and some scary elements for younger audiences.
Film
fromKotaku
3 days ago

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review: References With No Substance

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie lacks an engaging story, relying on familiar characters and visuals without originality or emotional depth.
Film
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Super Mario Galaxy Movie: 10 Things We Learned From The Press Tour

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie features a star-studded cast and unique promotional moments leading up to its premiere.
Film
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

What parents need to know about 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' and more

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie features Mario and Luigi in a fantasy adventure with action violence and some scary elements for younger audiences.
Film
fromKotaku
3 days ago

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review: References With No Substance

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie lacks an engaging story, relying on familiar characters and visuals without originality or emotional depth.
Film
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Super Mario Galaxy Movie: 10 Things We Learned From The Press Tour

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie features a star-studded cast and unique promotional moments leading up to its premiere.
#google-gemini
Photography
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

8 Gemini AI Prompts That Turn Ordinary Photos Into Professional Portraits

Google Gemini enables users to create professional-quality portraits with well-crafted prompts, eliminating the need for studios or photographers.
Photography
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

8 Gemini AI Prompts That Turn Ordinary Photos Into Professional Portraits

Google Gemini enables users to create professional-quality portraits with well-crafted prompts, eliminating the need for studios or photographers.
#super-mario-bros
Television
fromEngadget
4 days ago

The Super Mario Bros. cartoon is back, but looks really weird thanks to AI

MeTV Toons is airing old episodes of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show, but AI upscaling has negatively affected the visual quality.
Television
fromKotaku
5 days ago

They Brought Back The Super Mario Bros. Cartoon And Sloppified It With AI

MeTV began airing the Super Mario Bros Super Show, but AI upscaling has resulted in poor visual quality and altered details.
Film
fromGame Informer
4 days ago

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review - Shooting For The Stars

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie builds on its predecessor's success, delivering a fast-paced adventure filled with nostalgic references but sacrificing some narrative cohesion.
Television
fromEngadget
4 days ago

The Super Mario Bros. cartoon is back, but looks really weird thanks to AI

MeTV Toons is airing old episodes of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show, but AI upscaling has negatively affected the visual quality.
Television
fromKotaku
5 days ago

They Brought Back The Super Mario Bros. Cartoon And Sloppified It With AI

MeTV began airing the Super Mario Bros Super Show, but AI upscaling has resulted in poor visual quality and altered details.
Film
fromGame Informer
4 days ago

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review - Shooting For The Stars

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie builds on its predecessor's success, delivering a fast-paced adventure filled with nostalgic references but sacrificing some narrative cohesion.
fromdesignyoutrust.com
1 week ago

Amazing Vibrant Worlds Blending Miyazaki Vibes With Traditional Gouache Painting

Jean Mallard's signature technique involves applying watercolors almost like oil glazes, layering colors from light to dark in a slow, meticulous process to achieve incredibly vivid colors and smooth gradients.
Paris food
fromGame Informer
in 3 weeks

Invincible VS Art Director Talks Creating The Game's Visual Style, Toughest Fighter To Design, And Working With The Series Creators

Whenever you're working with an existing IP, there's always the question of how you're going to translate and adapt, right? Because it's not a one-to-one sort of interpretation.
Graphic design
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

An Artists' Duel Proves Restorative in "The Christophers"

Soderbergh has become such a prolific, tirelessly resourceful, and altogether uncategorizable filmmaker that you have to wonder why the mechanics of the break-in still inspire him.
Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

"The Drama" Struggles to Justify Its Combustible Premise

In a bustling Boston café, Charlie is instantly smitten with Emma, who is quietly reading a novel. He approaches her, gushing about the book, only to realize she hasn't heard him.
Film
Film
fromInverse
2 days ago

Bong Joon-Ho Just Revealed His Surprising Next Project

Bong Joon-ho is developing an animated film titled Ally, exploring themes of friendship and courage through the journey of a piglet squid.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
5 days ago

Humans only! This website invites artists to animate anti-AI disclaimers for everyone to use

Artists created disclaimers against AI-generated content, showcasing diverse styles and emphasizing the human journey in art creation.
#lgbtq-representation
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
4 days ago

California Dreaming: The latest issue of A Rabbit's Foot is about the inventors and innovators of our movie-making culture

A Rabbit's Foot magazine celebrates the future of film and artistic craftsmanship while exploring California's innovative cultural landscape.
Independent films
fromVulture
4 days ago

A Little Baby Owl. A Little Katharine Hepburn. All Alien.

Puppeteering in Project Hail Mary showcases the unique collaboration between live performance and CGI, emphasizing the artistry of physical puppetry.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Bespoke AI models are the next big thing in filmmaking

Netflix acquired Ben Affleck's AI startup InterPositive for approximately $600 million to integrate customizable generative AI models as a foundational part of its production process.
Film
fromVulture
3 days ago

'Are We Having Fun Yet?'

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is visually overwhelming and chaotic, prioritizing fast-paced entertainment over meaningful engagement.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why are today's children's books and films often so much better than adult ones?

Contemporary children's literature and media, exemplified by Harry Potter and modern authors, demonstrate superior characterization, world-building, and ethical complexity compared to classic children's books from previous generations.
Independent films
fromEsquire
5 days ago

Andrew Scott Knows the Next Stephen Spielberg Is Out There. But How Do We Find Them?

We Were Here is a humorous mockumentary about Indian retirees resisting AI by taking over machine jobs.
Film
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Watching a 7.5-Hour Movie in Theaters Made Me More Hopeful About Our Collective Brain Rot

A seven-and-a-half-hour film screening challenges modern attention spans, highlighting a cultural shift in viewing habits and the struggle for sustained focus.
#james-cameron
Independent films
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 days ago

Titanic and Avatar director James Cameron explains why bees are his latest fixation

James Cameron's documentary, Secrets of the Bees, reveals the complex behaviors and society of honeybees, challenging common perceptions of their intelligence.
Film
fromOpen Culture
4 days ago

How James Cameron Shot Titanic/i>'s Hugely Complex Sinking Scene

James Cameron directed several of the most expensive movies, showcasing his engineering mindset and innovative techniques in filmmaking.
Independent films
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 days ago

Titanic and Avatar director James Cameron explains why bees are his latest fixation

James Cameron's documentary, Secrets of the Bees, reveals the complex behaviors and society of honeybees, challenging common perceptions of their intelligence.
Film
fromOpen Culture
4 days ago

How James Cameron Shot Titanic/i>'s Hugely Complex Sinking Scene

James Cameron directed several of the most expensive movies, showcasing his engineering mindset and innovative techniques in filmmaking.
Pets
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 weeks ago

Go behind-the-scenes of 'Hoppers': A special look at new Disney-Pixar comedy

Disney and Pixar's 'Hoppers' follows Mabel, who uses technology to transfer her mind into a robotic beaver to communicate with wild animals and protect their habitat from human development.
#pixar-animation
Independent films
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

Pixar's Surprising, Hit New Movie Suggests a Way the Studio Could Escape Its Doldrums

Hoppers follows a grieving young woman who transfers her consciousness into a mechanical beaver to save her childhood pond's ecosystem and discover why its wildlife disappeared.
Independent films
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Pixar filmmakers really gave a dam about making Hoppers' authentic

Pixar's Hoppers prioritizes comedy and entertainment through a collaborative creative process where a teenage activist's consciousness transfers into a robotic beaver fighting to save a pond habitat.
Photography
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Films Are Fantasies. Here Are Their Realities.

Atsushi Nishijima, an on-set stills photographer, has documented major films over the past decade and a half, capturing candid moments between takes on sets directed by prominent filmmakers.
Independent films
fromInverse
6 days ago

5 Years Ago, A Silly Sci-Fi Movie Sneakily Saved Hollywood

Godzilla vs. Kong marked a pivotal moment for movie theaters' recovery post-COVID-19, testing audience willingness to return to cinemas.
fromInverse
4 days ago

'Avatar 4'? Producer Teases The Sequels Are "Full Speed Ahead"

The Avatar team took home the Oscar for Best Visual Effects at this year's ceremony - in part for their help crafting a new cinematic language to create the world of Pandora.
Film
Independent films
fromOpen Culture
1 week ago

See the Climactic Ending of Steven Spielberg's Breakout Duel Recreated Entirely with 3D-Printed Models

Steven Spielberg's journey from a young filmmaker to a Hollywood icon is depicted in The Fabelmans, showcasing his passion for storytelling and filmmaking.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

From the phone to the plex: why TV shows are turning into movies

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man achieved over 25 million views on Netflix in three days, showcasing the shift from cinema to streaming.
fromItsnicethat
3 weeks ago

How Procreate Dreams 2 is making animated storytelling more expressive than ever

Each layered element is independent, all housed within one object on your timeline. Multiple elements can be combined into a Flipbook by using the multi-select function. This allows for users to shift, organise, and retime frames.
Graphic design
Independent films
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

'The AI Doc' Director Daniel Roher Gets Real About Generative AI, Its Impact on Hollywood, and What's in Our Power to Control

Filmmaker Daniel Roher creates a documentary exploring AI's future impact by balancing apocalyptic and optimistic perspectives while focusing on controllable factors like preparing his child for an AI-driven world.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Val Kilmer set to be be resurrected with AI for new film

He was the actor I wanted to play this role. It drew on his Native American heritage and his ties to and love of the Southwest. But Kilmer was unable to make it to set due to his battle with throat cancer. The film-maker is working in conjunction with the late actor's estate and his daughter, Mercedes, to bring Kilmer back to life with state-of-the-art, generative AI.
Independent films
#ai-filmmaking
Film
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

A Too Early Look at the 2027 Best Animated Feature Oscars Race

'KPOP Demon Hunters' won Best Animated Feature, but the ceremony was marred by poorly timed music cuts during acceptance speeches.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

No, Pixar Doesn't Need to Give Up 'Autobiographical' Stories

Pixar shifts toward universal stories over personal artist narratives, viewing recent diverse-director films as internal failures despite critical acclaim and cultural significance.
Film
fromEsquire
2 weeks ago

A Movie Will Resurrect Val Kilmer With AI. Haven't We Learned Anything Yet?

An upcoming film will feature a deceased actor Val Kilmer recreated using generative AI, marking a significant test of audience tolerance for AI in entertainment.
History
fromInverse
2 months ago

Uncanny Valley Forge! Here's Why One New AI Movie From A Great Director Looks Bizarre AF

Darren Aronofsky's AI-generated 1776 reenactments feel soulless, visually limited, and historically inaccurate due to current AI cinematic technology.
Independent films
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Disney's Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios are both going for Oscars gold

Disney's Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios both earned Best Animated Feature nominations at the 98th Academy Awards with 'Elio' and 'Zootopia 2'.
#ai-in-filmmaking
Film
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

3 AI trends in Hollywood to discuss at Oscars parties

AI's rapid evolution in filmmaking is creating new ethical, aesthetic, and storytelling challenges that are reshaping Hollywood conversations and industry practices.
Film
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Steven Spielberg says he's 'never used AI' in any of his films | TechCrunch

Steven Spielberg opposes AI use in creative filmmaking roles, stating he has never used it in his films and will not replace creative individuals with machines.
Film
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

3 AI trends in Hollywood to discuss at Oscars parties

AI's rapid evolution in filmmaking is creating new ethical, aesthetic, and storytelling challenges that are reshaping Hollywood conversations and industry practices.
Film
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Steven Spielberg says he's 'never used AI' in any of his films | TechCrunch

Steven Spielberg opposes AI use in creative filmmaking roles, stating he has never used it in his films and will not replace creative individuals with machines.
Independent films
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

25 Years Later, Pixar Is Reviving Its Boldest Fantasy Franchise

Monsters, Inc. 3 is in early development at Pixar, marking the franchise's first direct sequel 25 years after the original film.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 months ago

AI Vs. CGI Vs. Mixed Reality: Which Approach Is Right For Your Brand?

Choose production approach—CGI, AI visuals, or mixed reality—based on goals: speed, scale, control, cost, and desired creative realism or impact.
fromdesignyoutrust.com
1 month ago

Stunning Daily Renders Blending Cinema 4D And AI Into Otherworldly Scenes by Will Toulan

Dad Gets Tattoo So His 6-Year-Old Daughter Wouldn't Feel Different 21 Watercolors That Show How The Sun And Shadows Change Cities The Designer Reveals His Suggestions for Redesigning Famous Brands Naive, Super: Lovely Paintings by Angela Smyth Creative Spontaneous Sketches of Faces and Figures by Pawe Ponichtera Logo Artists Reinterpreted 38 Of The Most Recognizable Logos With A Single Unbroken Line Artist Paints While Under The Influence Of 20 Different Drugs The Uncannily Realistic Landscapes Of Carolyn H. Edlund
Arts
Film
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

Pump Up The Volume! The Rise OF Virtual Production - Hollywood's Most Confusing Miracle

Virtual production technology evolved from 1930s rear projection to modern LED walls, revolutionizing how filmmakers create backgrounds while keeping actors stationary on set.
Film
fromThe Independent
3 weeks ago

Wallace and Gromit creators share stance on AI as they 'experiment' with next film

Wallace & Gromit creators warn against over-relying on AI in animation, emphasizing that artist skill and individual creativity remain essential to quality filmmaking.
Film
fromPortland Mercury
4 weeks ago

Movie Review: Pixar Underdog Hoppers Is the Funniest Pixar in Forever

Hoppers follows an environmental activist who transfers her brain into a robot beaver to save a glade from development by communicating with animals and convincing them to return home.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

In the Blink of an Eye review Pixar director's long-delayed sci-fi epic falls flat

Andrew Stanton's sci-fi epic spanning 45,000 years to future planets fails to deliver emotional depth or narrative coherence, resulting in an awkwardly constructed and unintentionally comedic film.
Film
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Hollywood Is Lying to Everyone About How Much AI They're Using, Says Consummate Hollywood Insider

Hollywood studios are using AI more widely across writing and production than they publicly acknowledge.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Do you believe in magic?

Through the tiny window of short clips on Instagram and TikTok, Mary's world seems enchanting and vast. Bree's work exudes melancholic emotion and ethereal femininity, painting the surfaces of Mary's world in the vibrating style of stop-motion animation, dappled with sparkling light and computer-generated surfaces so convincing it feels like you could pose the model with your own hands. O'Donnell sat down with us to talk a bit about her process creating textures and her life's work making magic real.
Film
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

To infinity and beyond! Visitors can dive into Pixar worlds in immersive London show

Mundo Pixar Experience recreates 14 detailed Pixar film sets in Wembley for immersive, photo-friendly encounters with iconic scenes and research-driven design.
Film
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Why Darren Aronofsky thought an AI-generated historical docudrama was a good idea

Primordial Soup and Time released an AI-generated short-form series recreating 1776 scenes, drawing major criticism for flawed visuals while producers expect improvement.
fromKqed
2 months ago

'Arco' Is a Dystopian Tale Imbued With a Surprising Amount of Optimism

In all the dystopian visions of the future that the movies have trotted out over the last few decades, the one that sticks the most, surprisingly, is WALL-E. That's not just because of the chastening sight of an over-polluted Earth or those sedentary humans glued to their screens. It's because those quite plausible possibilities mean something different in a kids movie. It's their future, after all.
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