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The latest from the AI filmmaking and entertainment industry.

Art Directors Guild Calls Martin Scorsese’s AI Endorsement “A Betrayal”

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Banijay Kids Strikes AI Deal With Toon Boom

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Tom Holland Thinks “Creativity Is Safe From AI” Because It “Doesn’t Have A Soul”

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‘Pulp Fiction’ Co-Writer Roger Avary Announces 3 AI-Driven Films “In Active Production”

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Actors Union Boycotts BBC Charter Renewal Survey Over AI & “Airbrushing Workforce” Concerns

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Producer Jordan Goldnadel Launches AI Animation Firm AiSpasia Studios

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Christopher Nolan Praises Gen Z Filmmakers For “Utterly Rejecting” AI Slop: “It’s Hitting At Exactly The Wrong Time”

As Christopher Nolan prepares to take viewers on an Imax odyssey, he's hopeful for the future of filmmaking without the use of AI.

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SAG-AFTRA Recommends Members Opt-Out Of Meta’s AI Feature: “Take Action To Protect Your Likeness”

As Meta's new AI image feature sparks privacy concerns, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) is providing tips on how members can protect their image.

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Jodie Foster Thinks ‘F1’ Was Made With AI: “Wasn’t It?”

As Hollywood grapples with AI's potential impact, Jodie Foster believes the tech is already very present in the industry.

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Weird Al Yankovic Turned Down “Nice Pile Of Money” For AI Ad: “I Can’t Be The Poster Boy For AI”

The prince of parody music has spoken, as Weird Al Yankovic draws a line in the sand over AI.

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Madonna Says AI Is “Opposite Of Making Art,” Prefers “Connecting To Nature”

After Universal Pictures dropped the ball on her biopic, don't expect Madonna to turn to artificial intelligence to get the job done.

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Luca Guadagnino Gives Hope For ‘Artificial’ Release, Worries AI Is “Completely Changing” The World: “More Than Just Disturbing”

As 'Artificial' remains in distribution limbo, Luca Guadagnino is hopeful for the film's release, but not so much for the state of the world with AI.

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A24 Defends Google AI Partnership, Studio Doesn’t “Necessarily Love” GenAI Content But “We’d Rather Have A Seat At The Table”

As A24 embarks on its new partnership with Google AI's DeepMind, many cinephiles have taken issue with the collaboration.

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Interactive AI Movies are Finally Here | AI Film News

Seedance 4K, Google x A24, and the Biggest AI Filmmaking News This Week. Artificial intelligence is changing filmmaking faster than almost anyone predicted. This week alone brought interactive AI movies, native 4K AI video generation, major updates to Seedance, Google's new partnership with A24, AI

curious refugeCaleb Ward6/26/2026

‘Minions & Monsters’ B.O. Challenge, U.S. Studios Out In Force & AI Convo Ramps Up: Five Animation Talking Points Going Into Annecy

Annecy talking points include 'Minions & Monsters' box office challenge, U.S. Studios out in force, China and artificial intelligence.

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John Waters Would Use AI To “Cure Cancer” But “Not To Help Me Write”

The Pope of Trash has weighed in on the future of artificial intelligence as many remain divided on its place in Hollywood.

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Major Updates for AI Filmmakers | AI Film News

AI Film News Recap: ByteDance’s Real-Time Push, Reve 2.0, and The Week’s Biggest AI Filmmaking Updates It was a massive week in AI filmmaking. From a new budget-friendly video model out of ByteDance to a breakthrough research collaboration between Nvidia and MIT that enables real-time live video

curious refugeCaleb Ward6/18/2026

Martin Scorsese Joins an AI Company | AI Film News

In this article and video, we’ll update you on the latest AI Film News happening. The world of AI Film News and tools is exploding right now. Everything from new video models to brand new companies making a name for themselves, and even massive shifts in the industry. Here are a few highlights fro

curious refugeCaleb Ward6/12/2026

Google’s New AI Tool is Finally Here | AI Film News

In this article and video tutorial, we’ll cover all of the AI Film News from the headlines this week. There have been some major launches this week. In this article, we will cover so many different topics from real-time AI world builders to new AI image generators, and of course, Google’s new Omni

curious refugeCaleb Ward5/22/2026

Google’s New AI Video Model Leaked? | AI Film News

In this article and video tutorial, we will take a look at the latest AI Film News and workflows. Some might be thinking it was a slow week in the world of AI Film news, but that his very, very far from the truth. Here’s a quick look at what this episode covers… Google’s New AI Video Model Leak

curious refugeCaleb Ward5/15/2026

Generate 4k AI Video with Kling | AI Film News

In this article and video tutorial, we will dive into the latest AI Film News headlines from the past week. This week in AI filmmaking was packed with major announcements, workflow breakthroughs, and a few reality checks. Here are some of the types of tools that were recently launched: Native

curious refugeCaleb Ward5/8/2026

WGA & Studios Confirm Tentative Deal; Guild Says “This Deal Protects Writers’ Health Plan”

It's officially official: The Writers Guild of America has agreed to a tentative new four-year contract with the studios and streamers.

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Cannes Market Grows ‘AI For Talent Summit’ & Launches Creator Economy Meeting As It Bolsters Innovation Strand

Cannes Market Grows ‘AI For Talent Summit’ and Launches Creator Economy Summit As It Bolsters Innovation Strand

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SAG-AFTRA Endorses Trump Admin’s AI Policy Framework: “Individuals Need Control”

After the Trump administration released its national policy framework for artificial intelligence last week, SAG-AFTRA is on board.

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Hollywood Going “Backwards” On Representation As “Films About Women Having Nervous Breakdowns” Come Back Into Fashion, Says Former Channel 4 Drama Boss

Caroline Hollick also called out the TV industry for being too risk-averse with its commissioning of "middle aged, middle class white men."

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‘Dullsville’ Maker Doodles Trains AI Model Using Nothing But Own Art & Now Plans Feature Film

Doodles has trained an AI model using only its own images and IP, and is planning a feature film based on the results.

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Canal+ Results: French Powerhouse Unveils Google AI Deal & Sky English-Language Drama Pact

Canal+ has unveiled a Google AI, OpenAI and Sky drama pact with its first full year results since floating on the London Stock Exchange.

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European Parliament Approval Of GenAI Resolution Cheers Euro Creators But Gets Thumbs Down From Regional Tech Orgs

European Parliament Approval Of GenAI Resolution Cheers Euro Creators But Gets Thumbs Down From Regional Tech Orgs

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Richard Osman, Mick Herron & Kazuo Ishiguro Among 10,000 Authors Protesting AI With ‘Empty’ Book

'The Thursday Murder Club', 'Slow Horses' and 'A Pale View of Hills' authors are among 10,000 writers protesting against AI with an 'empty' book.

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Seth MacFarlane Said “To Hell With It” Using AI In ‘Ted’ To Transform Into Bill Clinton: “It Was The Only Way”

As Hollywood's concern around artificial intelligence grows, Seth MacFarlane is justifying the technology in 'Ted' after transforming into Bill Clinton.

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Amazon Exec Joins Tilly Norwood Studio As “Leading Architect Of The Tillyverse”

Tilly Norwood studio Xicoia has hired Amazon's Mark Whelan for the Tillyverse and the expansion of the AI actor.

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3 New AI Video Generators You Need to See | AI Film News

The updates in the world of AI Film News have recently been absolutely wild. Between next-gen video models dropping simultaneously and real-time world-building tools becoming a reality, the industry is moving at a breakneck pace. In typical Curious Refuge fashion, we’ve put these tools through the

curious refugeCaleb Ward2/10/2026

11 AI Film News Updates You Probably Missed

In this article, we’ll share with you 11 of the top AI Film News updates that you need to know about. AI film tools aren’t just slowing down; they’re evolving. We are officially moving past the era of "cool demos" and into a world of professional-grade, end-to-end production workflows.

curious refugeCaleb Ward1/16/2026

So Many New AI Tools! | AI Film News

We are back with a large amount of AI News headlines that are super important for AI Filmmakers and AI creatives. We will take a look at so many recent updates, from Veo 3.1 camera movement and angles, to Kling 2.5 start and ends frames. We’ll also dive into Freepik’s new node-based workspace, whi

curious refugeCaleb Ward11/14/2025

Adobe Launched Some Major AI Film Tools | AI Film News

This has been a big week in the world of AI Film News! From Adobe AI updates top Magnific Precision 2, and of course Hailuo Minmax 2.3, there is a lot going on. This past week in the world of AI Film News, Adobe launched a massive tool update at their annual Adobe Max conference. When you combine t

curious refugeCaleb Ward10/31/2025

So Many New AI Film Tools | AI Film News

In this article and video tutorial, we will take a look at the latest AI Film News headlines including Veo 3.1, Runway Workflows, and a new prompt-to-video games tool that is super fun. There is no shortage of new AI video tools and updates coming to the forefront of the new cycle. Runway seems to

curious refugeCaleb Ward10/24/2025

The Best AI Video Generator is Here... | AI Film News

In this article and video tutorial, we will take a look at the latest AI film news, which includes three brand new AI video generators that just hit the scene. This past week has been incredibly full of AI tools updates and launches. Not tjat the number of announcements has been higher, but the imp

curious refugeCaleb Ward9/26/2025