AI in Hollywood: A Growing Trend

AI has quietly become a big part of movie and TV production. It's not just about robots and futuristic tech anymore. AI is used in many ways behind the scenes.

Behind the Scenes

• Actors' Appearance: Some films use AI to make actors look younger.
• Sound Mixing: Others use it for sound mixing or special effects.
• Visual Effects: AI enhances visual effects in movies.

This trend raises questions about creativity and originality.

Notable Examples

Emilia Pérez

• Oscar-Winning Film: Won an Oscar but sparked debates.
• AI for Sound Mixing: Controversial use of AI.
• Social Issues: Themes and portrayals of marginalized communities added to the discussion.

Secret Invasion

• Marvel Series on Disney+: Used AI for its title sequence.
• Bad Reviews: The series got poor reviews and was short-lived.
• Story Quality: Shows that AI can't always save a project.

Megalopolis

• Unique Use of AI: Trailer featured AI-generated quotes criticizing the director's past work.
• Backfired: Led to an apology from the studio.

Civil War

• AI-Generated Posters: Many people noticed mistakes in the posters.
• Confusing Experience: Led to a confusing experience for moviegoers.

The Last Screenwriter

• AI-Created Film: The film is about AI and was written by AI.
• Statement: Director wanted to warn audiences about the poor quality of AI-created films.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

• Recreating Characters: Used AI to recreate characters like Princess Leia and Grand Moff Tarkin.
• Fantasy Element: Not surprising, given the high level of fantasy in Star Wars.

The Fall Guy

• Background Elements: Used AI to remove unwanted elements from the background.
• Visual Effects: Added explosions to the scenes.

The Irishman

• Age Alteration: Used AI to make actors look younger.
• Notable Actors: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, and Joe Pesci had their ages altered.

Top Gun: Maverick

• Voice Replacement: Used AI for Val Kilmer's dialogue.
• Ethical Questions: Kilmer had lost his voice due to cancer treatments.