Trending Now - Experts Predict Ai's Growing Role in Future Filmmaking
WHO:
The Guardian - Mathieu Kassovitz, director of La Haine, stated he is setting up an AI film studio in Paris, comparing it to George Lucas creating Industrial Light and Magic in 1975.
The Guardian - Shawn Levy stated he has not incorporated AI in “any meaningful way” yet for his film “Star Wars: Starfighter.”
The Guardian - Mathieu Kassovitz, director of La Haine, stated, “Right now, everybody’s scared. But in a few years from now, you will have really, really good AI superstars.”
The Guardian - Tim Kraft, a leading German copyright lawyer, mentioned that there are almost 140 pending cases against AI companies over copyright issues, primarily in the US and Germany.
The Guardian - Mathieu Kassovitz, director of La Haine, stated, “Fuck copyright” regarding concerns about AI and intellectual property.
The Guardian - David Ellison, boss of Paramount, mentioned, “AI is here, and it’s going to be transformative across all aspects of the business.”
The Guardian - Mathieu Kassovitz, director of La Haine
The Guardian - Iris Knobloch, president of the Cannes film festival
The Guardian - David Ellison, boss of Paramount
The Guardian - Val Kilmer, actor who died in 2025
The Guardian - Tim Kraft, leading German copyright lawyer
WHAT:
The Guardian - Kassovitz claimed that AI could reduce visual effects costs from $50-60 million to $25 million for his projects.
The Guardian - Val Kilmer appeared in a trailer for “As Deep as the Grave,” featuring an AI-generated performance with permission from his estate.
The Guardian - Kassovitz claimed that AI could reduce visual effects costs from $50-60 million to $25 million.
The Guardian - Tim Kraft mentioned there are almost 140 pending cases against AI companies over copyright issues, mostly in the US and Germany.
The Guardian - Kassovitz claimed that AI actors will be able to interact with fans directly through their phones during movie promotions.
The Guardian - Kassovitz stated that traditional studios estimated visual effects costs at $50-60 million, while he asserted AI would reduce it to $25 million.
The Guardian - Kassovitz claimed that AI actors will have millions of followers and will be able to interact with fans directly through their phones.
The Guardian - Kassovitz noted that traditional studios estimated visual effects costs at $50-60 million, while he stated AI would reduce it to $25 million.
The Guardian - Kassovitz is making an AI-enabled film based on a 1940s wartime comic book by Edmond-François Calvo.
The Guardian - Kassovitz stated that AI will produce film stars with millions of followers.
The Guardian - Kassovitz announced he is setting up an AI film studio in Paris.
The Guardian - Traditional studios estimated visual effects costs at $50-60 million, while AI would reduce it to $25 million.
The Guardian - Val Kilmer appeared in a trailer for “As Deep as the Grave” with an AI-generated performance.
Variety - Shawn Levy is in post-production on “Star Wars: Starfighter,” which stars Ryan Gosling, Amy Adams, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, and Aaron Pierre.
WHERE:
The Guardian - The second World AI film festival took place in Cannes.
The Guardian - Kassovitz is setting up an AI film studio in Paris.
WHEN:
The Guardian - The Cannes film festival announced an AI ban for films in its official competition in April 2026.
The Guardian - The Cannes film festival announced an AI ban for films in its official competition in April 2026.
The Guardian - Kassovitz predicted that in two years, by 2028, nobody will care if film characters are AI-generated.
The Guardian - Kassovitz predicted that in two years, by 2028, nobody will care if film characters are AI-generated.
The Guardian - The Cannes film festival announced an AI ban for films in its official competition in April 2026.
Variety - “Star Wars: Starfighter” is set to be released in theaters on May 28th, 2027.
WHY:
The Guardian - Kassovitz expressed that he believes AI is the last artistic tool needed for cinema and dismissed concerns about copyright infringement, stating, “La Haine was made from other films. They stole also.”
The Guardian - Tim Kraft emphasized the need for tech platforms to pay for the usage of copyrighted material, stating, “It’s only fair and just to have tech platforms to pay for the usage – they make bazillions.”
The Guardian - Kassovitz expressed that he believes AI is the last artistic tool needed for cinema and dismissed concerns about copyright infringement, stating, “La Haine was made from other films. They stole also.”
The Guardian - Kassovitz expressed that he believes AI is the last artistic tool needed for cinema and dismissed concerns about copyright infringement.
The Guardian - Kassovitz believes AI is the last artistic tool needed for cinema and dismissed concerns about copyright.
The Guardian - Critics fear AI-enabled cinema lacks soul and may render human actors redundant.
HOW:
The Guardian - Tim Kraft, a leading German copyright lawyer, reported that there are almost 140 pending cases against AI companies over copyright issues, primarily in the US and Germany.
The Guardian - Kassovitz paused preparation on his film adaptation, The Beast is Dead, to explore AI technology.
The Guardian - Tim Kraft mentioned there are almost 140 pending cases against AI companies over copyright issues, mostly in the US and Germany.
(UPDATED April 23, 2026 15:35 UTC)
Mathieu Kassovitz, the director of La Haine, announced he is establishing an AI film studio in Paris, likening it to George Lucas's creation of Industrial Light and Magic in 1975. He believes that AI could significantly cut visual effects costs for his projects, reducing expenses from $50-60 million to $25 million, while Val Kilmer recently appeared in a trailer for “As Deep as the Grave,” showcasing an AI-generated performance with permission from his estate. Meanwhile, the Cannes film festival has declared an AI ban for films in its official competition, as Kassovitz argues that AI is the final artistic tool needed for cinema, downplaying concerns about copyright infringement.
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(UPDATED April 23, 2026 11:20 UTC)
The Cannes film festival has announced an AI ban for films in its official competition, effective this month. In related news, filmmaker Shawn Levy stated he has not incorporated AI in any meaningful way for his upcoming film “Star Wars: Starfighter,” while Kassovitz suggested that AI could significantly cut visual effects costs from $50 to $60 million down to $25 million. Additionally, Tim Kraft highlighted the almost 140 pending copyright cases against AI companies, primarily in the US and Germany, and stressed the importance of tech platforms compensating for the use of copyrighted material.
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(UPDATED April 23, 2026 04:04 UTC)
Mathieu Kassovitz, the director of La Haine, shared his vision for the future of cinema, predicting that in just two years, audiences will be indifferent to whether film characters are AI-generated. He emphasized the potential of AI in filmmaking, claiming it could significantly cut visual effects costs from an estimated $50-60 million down to around $25 million, while also allowing AI actors to engage directly with fans during promotions. Meanwhile, Tim Kraft, a prominent German copyright lawyer, noted that there are nearly 140 pending copyright cases against AI companies, primarily in the US and Germany, highlighting the ongoing legal challenges in this evolving landscape.
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(UPDATED April 22, 2026 23:15 UTC)
Mathieu Kassovitz, the director of La Haine, made headlines by declaring “Fuck copyright” while discussing the impact of AI on intellectual property. He believes that AI actors could amass millions of followers and engage directly with fans, while also cutting visual effects costs from an estimated $50-60 million down to $25 million. Meanwhile, Tim Kraft, a prominent German copyright lawyer, revealed that there are nearly 140 pending cases against AI companies related to copyright issues, mainly in the US and Germany.
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(UPDATED April 22, 2026 17:25 UTC)
Mathieu Kassovitz, the director of La Haine, is making waves at the second World AI film festival in Cannes, where he announced plans to set up an AI film studio in Paris and create a film based on a 1940s wartime comic book. Kassovitz believes that AI will revolutionize the industry, predicting that in two years, audiences won’t care if film characters are AI-generated, despite ongoing concerns about copyright and the potential impact on human actors. Meanwhile, Val Kilmer's AI-generated performance in the trailer for “As Deep as the Grave” has sparked discussions about the future of cinema, as traditional studios grapple with the implications of this technology.