Hollywood studios are making big bets that artificial-intelligence models could help make movie magic cheaper than ever, including in the visual effects industry. And after Lions Gate Entertainment announced a new partnership with Runway to develop new tools trained on its catalog, AI may be even more integrated in the production process. Host Danny Lewis speaks with editor, director and producer Jon Dudkowski, who has worked on shows including “Star Trek: Discovery,” “The Umbrella Academy” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” He gives us a peek behind the scenes at how movies and TV are made, and how AI could change the industry.

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Further reading:

Lionsgate, Studio Behind ‘John Wick,’ Signs Deal With AI Startup Runway  

Who Owns SpongeBob? AI Shakes Hollywood’s Creative Foundation 

Meet Hollywood’s AI Doomsayer: Joseph Gordon-Levitt 

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