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"Everyone's waiting to jump in. Early in 2026, you'll see someone jump." Jason Zada, Secret Level CEO
Not about replacing creativity. About expanding what's possible and yes, the transformation is accelerating.
Full analysis.
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Not about replacing creativity. About expanding what's possible and yes, the transformation is accelerating.
Full analysis.
studio.aifilms.ai/blog/2026-ai...
2026: The Year AI Filmmaking Goes Mainstream
Industry analysts predict 2026 as AI filmmaking's breakthrough year. From Disney's $1B OpenAI deal to indie filmmaker democratization the...
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December 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
"Everyone's waiting to jump in. Early in 2026, you'll see someone jump." Jason Zada, Secret Level CEO
Not about replacing creativity. About expanding what's possible and yes, the transformation is accelerating.
Full analysis.
studio.aifilms.ai/blog/2026-ai...
Not about replacing creativity. About expanding what's possible and yes, the transformation is accelerating.
Full analysis.
studio.aifilms.ai/blog/2026-ai...
To recap, of what happened lately: Disney invests $1B in OpenAI/Sora, VES adds AI to official handbook, Secret Level launches production platform, Union contracts establish frameworks and Indie filmmakers are gaining Hollywood quality tools.
December 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
To recap, of what happened lately: Disney invests $1B in OpenAI/Sora, VES adds AI to official handbook, Secret Level launches production platform, Union contracts establish frameworks and Indie filmmakers are gaining Hollywood quality tools.
The entertainment industry is at a crossroads. Traditional creativity meets generative AI, legacy IP meets new distribution platforms and corporate strategy meets creator concerns.
Read our full analysis. Link in comment.
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Read our full analysis. Link in comment.
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Disney Bets $1 Billion on AI: Mickey Mouse Comes to Sora
Disney invests in OpenAI and licenses 200+ characters for Sora video generation, sparking debate over creator compensation and AI's role in...
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December 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The entertainment industry is at a crossroads. Traditional creativity meets generative AI, legacy IP meets new distribution platforms and corporate strategy meets creator concerns.
Read our full analysis. Link in comment.
studio.aifilms.ai/blog/disney-...
Read our full analysis. Link in comment.
studio.aifilms.ai/blog/disney-...
Meanwhile, Disney sent a cease and desist to Google the day before announcing this OpenAI deal. Calling out Google's AI products for copyright infringement "on a massive scale."
December 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Meanwhile, Disney sent a cease and desist to Google the day before announcing this OpenAI deal. Calling out Google's AI products for copyright infringement "on a massive scale."
Disney's move follows a pattern: sue AI companies that use characters without permission (like Midjourney), but partner with those willing to pay licensing fees (like OpenAI). It's pragmatic business strategy meeting rapid technological change.
December 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Disney's move follows a pattern: sue AI companies that use characters without permission (like Midjourney), but partner with those willing to pay licensing fees (like OpenAI). It's pragmatic business strategy meeting rapid technological change.
But the tension: while Disney & OpenAI profit from this licensing deal the animators & writers who actually created these beloved characters won't receive any compensation. The Animation Guild says their members "deserve to know how their contributions to Disney's global success will be used."
December 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
But the tension: while Disney & OpenAI profit from this licensing deal the animators & writers who actually created these beloved characters won't receive any compensation. The Animation Guild says their members "deserve to know how their contributions to Disney's global success will be used."
Starting in early 2026, Sora users will be able to create short videos featuring 200+ characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars. Imagine typing a prompt like "Groot teaching Baby Yoda to dance" and watching AI generate that video.
December 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Starting in early 2026, Sora users will be able to create short videos featuring 200+ characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars. Imagine typing a prompt like "Groot teaching Baby Yoda to dance" and watching AI generate that video.
What is important to keep discussing is what about custom training vs. generic models and what counts as human authorship. In any case, this cycle establishes precedent for AI in filmmaking.
Full article.
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Full article.
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The First Oscar Race for AI Generated Films
December 2025 marks Oscar history as films using generative AI openly compete, following Academy rules clarifying AI tools neither help nor hinder...
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December 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
What is important to keep discussing is what about custom training vs. generic models and what counts as human authorship. In any case, this cycle establishes precedent for AI in filmmaking.
Full article.
studio.aifilms.ai/blog/oscars-...
Full article.
studio.aifilms.ai/blog/oscars-...
What has changed is that the Academy rules in 2025 is that AI tools "neither help nor harm nominations" if humans remain at the heart of creative authorship.The reality is that previous films used AI quietly (voice tweaks, eye effects) and now filmmakers can compete proudly with AI generated work.
December 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
What has changed is that the Academy rules in 2025 is that AI tools "neither help nor harm nominations" if humans remain at the heart of creative authorship.The reality is that previous films used AI quietly (voice tweaks, eye effects) and now filmmakers can compete proudly with AI generated work.
"Flower_Gan". Critiques AI with AI Student Academy Award winner. Custom GAN generating thousands of flower images. Realtime energy tracking showing environmental costs.
December 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
"Flower_Gan". Critiques AI with AI Student Academy Award winner. Custom GAN generating thousands of flower images. Realtime energy tracking showing environmental costs.
"All Heart". Custom Asteria model From Oscar-winning filmmakers behind "If Anything Happens I Love You." AI trained only on commissioned artwork, avoiding ethical issues of internet scraping.
December 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
"All Heart". Custom Asteria model From Oscar-winning filmmakers behind "If Anything Happens I Love You." AI trained only on commissioned artwork, avoiding ethical issues of internet scraping.
"Ahimsa". Uses Runway + Google Veo Created by former DreamWorks animator Craig Lew. Shows AI healing a world destroyed by AI warfare. Meta-commentary on technology's potential.
December 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
"Ahimsa". Uses Runway + Google Veo Created by former DreamWorks animator Craig Lew. Shows AI healing a world destroyed by AI warfare. Meta-commentary on technology's potential.
Could this mean subscribers generating their own DC hero stories? The technology exists for short-form content. The ownership structure would support it. Whether it happens depends on business strategy, creative community relations, and regulatory approval.
December 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Could this mean subscribers generating their own DC hero stories? The technology exists for short-form content. The ownership structure would support it. Whether it happens depends on business strategy, creative community relations, and regulatory approval.
Key difference: Disney licenses properties with complex creator agreements. Netflix will own Warner Bros. outright. Batman, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and a century of content.
December 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Key difference: Disney licenses properties with complex creator agreements. Netflix will own Warner Bros. outright. Batman, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and a century of content.
The strategic implication? Netflix's complete ownership of Warner Bros. IP could enable AI content creation with fewer legal constraints than Disney faces.
This isn't confirmed. It's analysis of what's technically and legally possible when a platform owns both the IP and distribution channel.
This isn't confirmed. It's analysis of what's technically and legally possible when a platform owns both the IP and distribution channel.
December 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
The strategic implication? Netflix's complete ownership of Warner Bros. IP could enable AI content creation with fewer legal constraints than Disney faces.
This isn't confirmed. It's analysis of what's technically and legally possible when a platform owns both the IP and distribution channel.
This isn't confirmed. It's analysis of what's technically and legally possible when a platform owns both the IP and distribution channel.
As AI filmmaking tools advance, legal systems are establishing frameworks that treat digital identity as an extension of personal identity.
Creating AI characters? Understand the legal landscape.
Full article.
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Creating AI characters? Understand the legal landscape.
Full article.
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South Korean Court Rules Virtual Avatars Can Be Defamed, ...
Uijeongbu District Court establishes precedent that online insults against virtual K-pop group PLAVE constitute defamation, marking first...
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December 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
As AI filmmaking tools advance, legal systems are establishing frameworks that treat digital identity as an extension of personal identity.
Creating AI characters? Understand the legal landscape.
Full article.
studio.aifilms.ai/blog/plave-d...
Creating AI characters? Understand the legal landscape.
Full article.
studio.aifilms.ai/blog/plave-d...
Actuall this isn't about limiting creativity, it's about recognizing that real humans bring digital characters to life. When those humans are identifiable, they deserve protection.
December 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Actuall this isn't about limiting creativity, it's about recognizing that real humans bring digital characters to life. When those humans are identifiable, they deserve protection.
The complexity:
• Where's the line between criticizing a character and defaming the operator?
• What happens with fully autonomous AI characters?
• How do we balance creative freedom with performer protection?
• Who has standing when multiple people contribute to one AI character?
• Where's the line between criticizing a character and defaming the operator?
• What happens with fully autonomous AI characters?
• How do we balance creative freedom with performer protection?
• Who has standing when multiple people contribute to one AI character?
December 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
The complexity:
• Where's the line between criticizing a character and defaming the operator?
• What happens with fully autonomous AI characters?
• How do we balance creative freedom with performer protection?
• Who has standing when multiple people contribute to one AI character?
• Where's the line between criticizing a character and defaming the operator?
• What happens with fully autonomous AI characters?
• How do we balance creative freedom with performer protection?
• Who has standing when multiple people contribute to one AI character?
Basically if you're using AI generated characters voiced or controlled by real performers, those performers now have legal protection against online harassment targeting their digital personas.
December 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Basically if you're using AI generated characters voiced or controlled by real performers, those performers now have legal protection against online harassment targeting their digital personas.
For AI filmmakers this could mean that virtual actors you create have legal standing, performers voicing AI characters gain protection, digital humans linked to real people = legal identity. Also mocap performers animating avatars can claim defamation and AI voice actors have recourse for harassment
December 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
For AI filmmakers this could mean that virtual actors you create have legal standing, performers voicing AI characters gain protection, digital humans linked to real people = legal identity. Also mocap performers animating avatars can claim defamation and AI voice actors have recourse for harassment