OpenAI Film 'Artificial,' Dropped by Amazon, Finds a New Home with Neon
Test screenings were positive, but Amazon MGM Studios exited after a $50 billion OpenAI partnership and Neon is now leading the sale, sources said.
- On Tuesday, Neon acquired the nearly-completed $40 million film 'Artificial,' which chronicles OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman's 2023 ouster and reinstatement, the studio announced.
- Amazon MGM Studios dropped the project two weeks ago, with sources indicating Amazon's $50 billion investment in OpenAI and the film's critical portrayal of Altman influenced the decision.
- Starring Andrew Garfield as Altman, the film features Ike Barinholtz as Elon Musk. Written by Simon Rich, the project portrays the AI executive as 'deeply untrustworthy,' according to sources familiar with the script.
- The project could potentially secure a slot at the Venice Film Festival. Neon intends to shepherd the film to the big screen, underscoring the studio's commitment to visionary filmmakers.
- Industry analysts warn the situation could create a 'chilling effect' on films critical of tech companies. Robert Thompson, director of Syracuse University's Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, noted companies might influence content they have 'tentacles in.
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After Other Studios Bend the Knee, Neon Acquires Luca Guadagnino’s Sam Altman Teardown
Neon, the studio behind best picture winner Anora, has officially acquired global rights to Luca Guadagnino’s film Artificial, per Deadline. Written by Saturday Night Live alum Simon Rich, the film tells the story of the abrupt firing and rehiring of Sam Altman as CEO of OpenAI. The film, which stars Andrew Garfield as Altman, will be out in time for this year’s Oscar race. Amazon unceremoniously dropped the film after the megacorporation invest…
Luca Guadagnino's film Artificial, which was intended to tell the story of Sam Altman and OpenAI, has been left on hold after Amazon MGM withdrew its support. The void has been filled by distribution company Neon, which will allow the project to be completed.
OpenAI movie 'Artificial' has a new home after Amazon dropped it
Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI movie Artificial may have been dropped by Amazon MGM Studios, but it has a new home.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Neon has picked up the film, which stars Andrew Garfield as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. It's set in the company's turbulent 2023, when Altman was fired from OpenAI and rehired days later. SEE ALSO: White House wants OpenAI to limit the launch of its next model Amazon pulled out of the film's production in …
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