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Hollywood studios embrace generative AI in VFX
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Lionsgate signs deal with AI startup Runway to build custom video model
In September 2024 Lionsgate announced a partnership with Runway to train a custom AI model on its film and TV library, an early major-studio deal.
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Disney and Universal sue AI image generator Midjourney over copyright
In June 2025, Disney and Universal sued Midjourney in a US court, accusing the AI image generator of copyright infringement over its characters.
Hollywood now wants an AI plan from VFX studios, says Avatar's Weta FX chief
Studios once banned generative AI outright. Now, says the CEO of Weta FX, they won't work with effects houses that lack an AI strategy.