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A cinematic scene depicting a retro-futuristic cinema lobby with a projector casting stylized imagery, symbolizing the debut of AI-generated vintage erotica at a film festival.
Film & TV

AI-Generated Vintage Erotica Collection Debuts at Cannes Film Festival

AI compute costs consumed $400,000 of the $500,000 budget for 'Hell Grind,' a 95-minute AI-generated film premiering at Cannes, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Julian Mercer·May 22, 2026
A journalist in a futuristic newsroom surrounded by AI interfaces, contemplating the blurred lines between AI-generated content and truth.
Media Industry

What are the ethical considerations of AI content in journalism?

The author of a nonfiction book on AI's impact on truth recently admitted to fabricating numerous quotes using AI, blurring fact and fiction in a work designed to expose such dangers.

Amelia Frost·May 19, 2026
Filmmakers utilizing advanced virtual production technology with LED screens and motion capture on a modern film set.
Behind the Scenes

How Virtual Production Workflows Are Transforming Filmmaking

The USC School of Cinematic Arts recently received a $25 million donation from the Blavatnik Family Foundation to establish a virtual production center, according to the Los Angeles Times .

Victor Ren·May 15, 2026
Futuristic film studio with AI integration, showcasing holographic screens and collaborative robots and humans working on content creation.
Production

AI filmmaking software revolutionizes content creation and studio infrastructure

Gossip Goblin, Zack London's AI filmmaking outfit, has already amassed over 500 million views, signaling immediate and massive audience demand for AI-generated content, according to The Guardian .

Victor Ren·May 15, 2026
A futuristic AI datacenter being built on the grounds of a historic film studio, symbolizing the integration of technology into traditional filmmaking.
Production

AI's Growing Role in Film Production Challenges Traditional Roles

Pinewood Studios, a historic center for traditional film production, has secured permission to construct an artificial intelligence (AI) datacentre.

Victor Ren·May 14, 2026
Symbolic representation of OpenAI's Sora platform shutting down, with new AI video creation platforms emerging, signifying a shift in the industry.
Content Creation

OpenAI Shuts Down Sora, Ushering In New AI Video Platforms

Disney walked away from a three-year character-licensing deal with OpenAI and a potential $1 billion stake, just as OpenAI announced the shutdown of its much-hyped Sora video platform.

Tara Collins·May 13, 2026
A visual representation of the UK's development shift, with a modern data center dominating the landscape over a traditional film studio set.
Media Industry

UK Developers Swap Film Studios for Data Centers Amid AI Boom

Planning applications for data centers in the UK have surged by 150% in the last two years, directly competing for land with major film studio expansions like Sky Studios Elstree, according to Knight

Leo Hartmann·May 10, 2026
Independent filmmakers collaborating, reviewing 6K video footage on a laptop in a creative studio, showcasing accessible advanced technology.
Behind the Scenes

Top 10 Filmmaking Technologies for Independent Directors in 2026

For under $1,000, independent directors can now record 6K open gate video, a resolution once reserved for high-budget productions.

Victor Ren·May 10, 2026
Journalists and AI assistants collaborating in a modern newsroom, highlighting the integration of technology in media production.
Media Industry

AI Tools Reshape Media Jobs Amidst Exploding Content Market

At a major news organization, an AI assistant now helps journalists focus on in-depth reporting and rigorous analysis, rather than the tedious task of story versioning, according to niemanreports .

Amelia Frost·May 8, 2026