Hollywood embraces AI: producer cut film budget from $200M to $70M with AI
DavidmComfort · x · 2026-10-14
Variety reports Hollywood is embracing AI tools despite doomsday fears and audience backlash. Producer Ryan Kavanaugh used AI to cut Doug Liman's "Bitcoin" movie from $200M to $70M, saying "we're enhancing the art." Steven Soderbergh faced criticism for 10 minutes of AI in his John Lennon documentary, responding that $2.5M VFX doing the same work would have sparked no debate — highlighting the industry's double standard.
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