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Tom's Guide
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Netflix just gave its reasons for using generative AI in a TV show — and it could be a watershed moment
AI video has come a long way in recent years. As the quality has risen, so have people's concerns about its implications for the creative industries. Now, it looks like the tech is making its way further into Hollywood with Netflix giving it its blessing. In an earnings call, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos opened up on how the Netflix team behind the TV show The Eternaut utilised AI to speed up the production process. The use of AI appears in one scene in the show. It depicts a building collapsing and was made in collaboration between Netflix's internal production team and a group of producers using AI to help create the scene. Sarandos claimed that, through the use of AI, the scene was completed 10 times faster than would have been possible with traditional tools. It was also done at a much lower cost. Through the use of AI, the scene was completed 10 times faster than would have been possible with traditional tools. It was also done at a much lower cost. 'We remain convinced that AI represents an incredible opportunity to help creators make films and series better, not just cheaper. There are AI-powered creator tools. So this is real people doing real work with better tools,' Sarandos said during the call. 'Our creators are already seeing the benefits in production through pre-visualization and shot-planning work, and certainly visual effects. It used to be that only big-budget projects would have access to advanced visual effects like de-aging.' Netflix's other CEO, Greg Peters, has also said that the company is using generative AI in other parts of the business. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. This includes personalization, search and advertisements. However, this is the first time Netflix has publicly used AI in the production of one of its shows. Just a few years ago, the quality of AI video was so poor that any reasonable person would have spotted it in a TV show or film. However, that is no longer the case. The likes of Google's Veo 3 have shown how far not just AI video has come but even AI audio generation. Recently, the first copyright-free AI video generator was announced. It claimed to be able to produce AI video at movie-level quality and aimed to help movie makers speed up the production process and reduce costs. While it is not clear which AI software Netflix used in this process, the quality was high enough to be undetectable. Netflix has seemingly become pretty comfortable with the use of AI. It uses AI art generators for the intro of its Marvel TV show Secret Invasion, and has been rolling out AI features across different parts of its platform. Based on the success of this latest project, and the company's positive attitude towards it, I wouldn't be surprised to see Netflix delve deeper into the use of AI in future projects. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Netflix reveals first-ever show it created using generative AI, CEO Ted Sarandos says, ‘We were thrilled…'
Netflix has revealed its first-ever show that was created using generative AI. The streaming giant's co-CEO, Ted Sarandos , said that the company was "thrilled" with the results. The company used the technology to reduce costs on "The Eternaut," an Argentine production based on a science fiction comic. Sarandos confirmed that "The Eternaut" is the first Netflix title to incorporate fully AI-generated shots in its final footage. This includes a sequence depicting the collapse of a building in Buenos Aires. According to Sarandos, such an effect would not have been cost-effective for a production of " The Eternaut 's" size without the use of AI. What Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said about using AI in production During Netflix's recent quarterly earnings call, Sarandos told analysts: "In fact, that VFX sequence was completed 10 times faster than it could have been completed with visual, traditional VFX tools and workflows. The creators were thrilled with the result. We were thrilled with the result. And more importantly, the audience was thrilled with the result. So, I think these tools are helping creators expand the possibilities of storytelling on screen, and that is endlessly exciting.' This is not the first time Netflix has turned to AI for production. Previously, Sarandos has highlighted the company's use of AI in Rodrigo Prieto's film Pedro Páramo. He explained how it significantly reduced the cost of de-ageing effects, especially when compared to the much more expensive approach used in Martin Scorsese's The Irishman. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo During Netflix's first quarter earnings call in April, Sarandos said: "In fact, the entire budget of the film was about the VFX cost on 'The Irishman.'' Despite this, the use of AI continues to be a complex topic within Hollywood. In 2023, concerns over its use played a key role in the actors' and writers' strikes that temporarily halted production. Viewers also criticised Marvel Studios for using AI-generated credit art in Secret Invasion on Disney+. At the same time, filmmaker Tyler Perry said he delayed expanding his studio due to the capabilities AI already offers. One of the most likely areas to see changes is visual effects, especially as audience expectations for action-heavy and superhero films put pressure on production costs. As Netflix's recent developments show, the impact of AI is extending beyond just big-budget films. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Business Insider
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Netflix reveals that one of its shows used generative AI for the first time
Netflix used generative AI to save money on a recent production — and the company's co-CEO said he was "thrilled" with the results. Ted Sarandos revealed on Thursday that the streamer used the technology when making "The Eternaut," an Argentine production based on a popular sci-fi comic. Sarandos said the show is the first Netflix title to use fully AI-generated shots in its final footage, with a sequence that shows the collapse of a building in Buenos Aires. Without AI, Sarandos said, such an effect would not have been cost-effective for a production the size of "The Eternaut." "In fact, that VFX sequence was completed 10 times faster than it could have been completed with visual, traditional VFX tools and workflows," Sarandos told analysts during Netflix's quarterly earnings call. Sarandos said everyone was "thrilled" with the final product. "The creators were thrilled with the result. We were thrilled with the result," he said. "And more importantly, the audience was thrilled with the result. So, I think these tools are helping creators expand the possibilities of storytelling on screen, and that is endlessly exciting." Netflix is no stranger to AI. Sarandos has previously spoken about the use of AI on Rodrigo Prieto's film "Pedro Paramo" and how much money was saved using AI for deaging effects as opposed to what it cost for Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman." "In fact, the entire budget of the film was about the VFX cost on 'The Irishman,'" Sarandos said during Netflix's first quarter earnings call in April. AI remains a thorny issue in society writ large and in Hollywood in particular. Demands over AI usage were at the center of the historic dual actors and writers' strikes that shut down production in 2023. Fans expressed frustration at Disney in 2023 over Marvel Studios' choice to use AI for credit art in "Secret Invasion," a Disney+ series. Tyler Perry has said he has paused studio expansion plans because of the AI capabilities that are already available. Visual effects is one area of Hollywood that could be drastically changed by AI, as audiences demand explosive climaxes and superhero features that strain production budgets.
Buzz Feed
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
50 Wild Photos Of Celebs With Their Stunt Doubles
Here's Samuel L. Jackson's stunt double from Secret Invasion. It must be so weird looking at your double, like Taylor Lautner is doing with his double from Tracers below. Below, you can see The Rock and his stunt double, Tanoai Reed (his cousin!), for Pain And Gain. Scarlett Johansson actually had a male stunt double for Fly Me to the Moon! Here they are together. You can see a better photo here. Considering Brad Pitt played a stunt double in Once Upon a Hollywood, it's kind of funny to see his double for the film. Here's Margot Robbie's stunt double from Barbie! This may be Emma Eastwood, who did double for Margot, but I think it's more likely a separate stunt double. Here's Ryan Gosling's stand-in for Barbie, Adam Hart, vs. Gosling himself. Speaking of Ryan, here he is with his stunt driver from The Fall Guy, Logan Holladay. Here's Nicole Kidman and her body double from The Undoing, who seems to be Aline Mayne. You can see Melissa McCarthy's stunt double from Thunder Force, Luci Romberg, below. Here are the stunt doubles for Harry, Umbridge, and Hermione from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix versus the actors. Here's a comparison where you can see Ron, too. That's not Johnny Depp in The Tourist in that first photo — that's his double. That's Depp on the right there. This isn't Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man either on the left, no matter how much he may look like him! And here's his double from Spider-Man 3. Here, you can see Andrew Garfield in his Spidey suit next to two of his stuntmen while filming The Amazing Spider-Man 2. = You can spot Garfield with another Spidey double here. This isn't Robert Pattinson on the left filming The Batman – it's his double. Pattinson is on the right. It's close, but those two guys on the left aren't Harrison Ford and Shia LaBeouf from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. They're the doubles. You can see another comparison of them here. Check out Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss in The Hunger Games next to her stunt double. You can see Lawrence's stunt double, Renae Moneymaker, closer-up here. In a recent example, here's Danielle Brooks and her Minecraft stunt double! Here's Jessica Chastain's double for The 355. Both of the men below played John Wick in the third film — but the one on the left is a stunt double. You can see another shot of Reeves and his Wick double here, though I'm not sure it's the same one. Speaking of Keanu, here's his double from The Matrix Resurrections, with Keanu on the right. Here's Jason Momoa from Fast his stunt double on the left. Here is Chris Evans's stuntman from Captain America: Civil War next to the superhero himself. The guy on the left is definitely not Brad Pitt — but he did stand in for him in Burn After Reading. Here's another Brad Pitt double, this time from Wolves, alongside Pitt in the film. Check out Javier Bardem and his stunt double for Lyle Lyle Crocodile. Here's Daniel Craig's stunt double in Spectre. What, you didn't think he was filming all those intense stunts, did you? You can see a much better example of Craig's double in these photos from the set of No Time To Die. Here's Hugo Weaving and his double from Cloud Atlas. Here's Jordan Bridges' stunt double from WeCrashed. It's actually freaky how much they look alike. In contrast, Ben Stiller's stunt double from Happy Gilmore 2, Greg Fitzpatrick, doesn't look much like him. Joaquin Phoenix's Two Lovers double, Bob Colletti, also looks nothing like him. Here's Michelle Pfeiffer's body double from Stardust — and Pfeiffer in the film. One more Nicole Kidman body double! Check out her body double from Australia. Kidman wasn't shooting anything on horseback as she'd recently given birth. Here's another Nicole Kidman stunt double, this time from The Interpreter, though I think she looks more like Naomi Watts meets Hilary Swank. Nicole's on the right. One more Brad Pitt double, though I think he'd be better for Sebastian one's from The Counselor. You can see a photo of them together here. Here, you can see Amy Schumer and her doubles for Kinda Pregnant. Even if you haven't seen the show, you probably know Rami Malek stars in Mr. Robot. Here he is with his stunt double. Here's Abbie Cornish and her stunt double from The Dark Fields. Here's Michael Shamus Wiles' stunt double Ian Eyre from Justified. Here's Jim Caviezel's Person of Interest stunt double. Here's Zeeko Zaki's FBI stunt double, David Pope. Zaki's on the right. Throwing it back for a Ethel Merman can be seen with two of her stunt doubles for It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World: Helen Thurston and Donna Rumsey. This is Dick Ziker and his stunt double, Robert Urich from VEGA$. Here, you can see Wolf Larson and Lydie Denier's stunt doubles (Sonny Surowiec and Melissa Stubbs) from the old Tarzan TV show. Jimmy Hunt's stunt double from The Mating of Millie wasn't a kid at all — it was Billy Curtis (left), who had a long Hollywood career as an actor himself. And finally, this isn't from a movie or TV show, but it's still pretty funny to see – here's Lil Jon and two of his body doubles for his "What U Gon' Do" music video.
Geek Tyrant
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Why Kevin Feige Greenlit So Many Mediocre Marvel Disney+ Shows, and What It Says About the MCU's Struggles — GeekTyrant
At one point, the Marvel Cinematic Universe felt like an unstoppable machine. From Iron Man to Avengers: Endgame , the studio delivered hit after hit with a tone and structure that felt fresh, exciting, and unified. But after Endgame, that all changed. Suddenly, Marvel was everywhere. New shows were popping up on Disney+ what felt like every other month. Some of them, like WandaVision and Loki , landed well with audiences. Others, like Secret Invasion and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law , didn't. Even solid efforts like Ms. Marvel got buried under the weight of Marvel fatigue. So… what happened? Why did Marvel — and more specifically, Kevin Feige, sign off on so many shows that either didn't land or felt unnecessary? According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, it all boils down to three words from Disney CEO Bob Iger: 'Expansion, expansion, expansion.' That directive, driven by Disney's aggressive push into streaming with Disney+, became the mission statement post- Endgame . Feige, who has been the driving force behind the MCU for more than 15 years, didn't exactly fight it. Instead, he went along with the strategy, reportedly wanting to be a 'good corporate citizen.' But that corporate loyalty came at a cost. The result was a sprawling content landscape that overwhelmed audiences and overcomplicated the storytelling. Shows like Secret Invasion were critically panned. She-Hulk had its fans, but the general reaction was mixed, and many felt it was rushed or uneven. Even when the quality was there, like with Ms. Marvel , viewership suffered. As the report notes, there was just 'too much Marvel content' by the time that series dropped, and many fans had already checked out. This led to a bigger problem… fragmentation. Characters introduced in Disney+ shows later showed up in films like The Marvels , but most viewers hadn't seen their backstories. So now, the movies had to stop and fill in gaps, killing pacing and driving up confusion. The Marvels flopped hard at the box office, and one big reason was that a good chunk of the audience had no idea who Iman Vellani's Kamala Khan was or why they should care. Of course, it's easy to point to corporate mandates and say, 'That's why the quality dipped.' But there's something more going on. The real issue might be Marvel's storytelling itself. The formula that worked so well during the Infinity Saga with its quippy dialogue, familiar structure, a mix of humor and heart has started to feel stale. Every movie and show sounds the same. Every character delivers jokes the same way. There's a sameness to the tone that's grown tiresome, regardless of how big or small the story is. Thankfully, it seems Marvel is finally taking a step back. The studio is scaling down its release schedule. There are still a few films set for 2025, including the recently released Thunderbolts* , which, by the way, turned out great. It took some creative risks, embraced strong character work, and felt different from the typical MCU formula. That's a big part of why it worked. If Marvel wants to win back its audience, it's not just about doing less, it's about doing better. The reset is coming. Let's hope the evolution follows.
