Will Hollywood studios license their productions as training material for artificial intelligence models? That question seems to be on every big tech firm’s mind. After OpenAI held talks with film industry bigwigs, Alphabet and Meta have followed suit by working their respective studio ties.
According to a report by Bloomberg, Alphabet and Meta are hoping to convince studios to license their content so that it can be used to train video generation software. OpenAI has already staked its claim in that field with Sora, a potentially revolutionary video generator that is currently undergoing tests. As OpenAI fine-tunes Sora, the Microsoft-backed firm has touted the product’s potential for film productions, with CEO Sam Altman leading discussions with Hollywood elites.
Bloomberg noted that directors like Tyler Perry and Robert Zemeckis are already employing AI in their films. Alphabet and Meta want to make the moviemaking process even more efficient,...
According to a report by Bloomberg, Alphabet and Meta are hoping to convince studios to license their content so that it can be used to train video generation software. OpenAI has already staked its claim in that field with Sora, a potentially revolutionary video generator that is currently undergoing tests. As OpenAI fine-tunes Sora, the Microsoft-backed firm has touted the product’s potential for film productions, with CEO Sam Altman leading discussions with Hollywood elites.
Bloomberg noted that directors like Tyler Perry and Robert Zemeckis are already employing AI in their films. Alphabet and Meta want to make the moviemaking process even more efficient,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
According to industry insider and leaker Midori, also known as MbKKssTBhz5, a Kingdom Hearts and Fortnite collaboration is in the works. While no official date has been set, the news is definitely exciting for fans of both franchises.
The buzz regarding the beloved gaming franchise joining Fortnite’s ever-expanding universe suggests that the series is continuing its recent revival and expansion, and given Disney’s connection to the developers of the two projects, Square Enix and Epic Games, it’s easy to believe this pretty convincing leak.
The Series Joining Fortnite Makes a Lot of Sense
Disney invested $1.5 billion in Fortnite to create an expansive universe.
Firstly, the Disney connection is very relevant. Both of these franchises have strong ties to Disney, making this collaboration a natural fit. This partnership would also be mutually beneficial, as Kingdom Hearts would gain exposure to Fortnite’s vast and younger audience, introducing it to the series.
The buzz regarding the beloved gaming franchise joining Fortnite’s ever-expanding universe suggests that the series is continuing its recent revival and expansion, and given Disney’s connection to the developers of the two projects, Square Enix and Epic Games, it’s easy to believe this pretty convincing leak.
The Series Joining Fortnite Makes a Lot of Sense
Disney invested $1.5 billion in Fortnite to create an expansive universe.
Firstly, the Disney connection is very relevant. Both of these franchises have strong ties to Disney, making this collaboration a natural fit. This partnership would also be mutually beneficial, as Kingdom Hearts would gain exposure to Fortnite’s vast and younger audience, introducing it to the series.
- 5/22/2024
- by Suhaib Adeel
- FandomWire
YouTube is actively looking into whether OpenAI used creators’ content to train Sora, Google CEO Sundar Pichai says.
He joined The Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel on the latest episode of Patel’s podcast The Decoder, and said YouTube is “following up and trying to understand” recent reports alleging OpenAI scraped videos from its platform for its text-to-video generator product.
You’ve probably seen the mega-viral interview where OpenAI’s Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati pulled quite the memorable face and said she didn’t know if Sora had been trained on YouTube videos.
“I’m actually not sure about that,” Murati told The Wall Street Journal. “You know, if they were publicly available to use, there might be data. But I’m not sure. I’m not confident about it.”
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan–who’s bullish when it comes to YouTube using AI, even as creators express concerns about...
He joined The Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel on the latest episode of Patel’s podcast The Decoder, and said YouTube is “following up and trying to understand” recent reports alleging OpenAI scraped videos from its platform for its text-to-video generator product.
You’ve probably seen the mega-viral interview where OpenAI’s Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati pulled quite the memorable face and said she didn’t know if Sora had been trained on YouTube videos.
“I’m actually not sure about that,” Murati told The Wall Street Journal. “You know, if they were publicly available to use, there might be data. But I’m not sure. I’m not confident about it.”
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan–who’s bullish when it comes to YouTube using AI, even as creators express concerns about...
- 5/21/2024
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
Gawrsh! It’s time to fire up the rumor mill because fresh hearsay suggests a Kingdom Hearts movie is in the works. Dear Kingdom Hearts fans, before you start seeing stars and giving your keyblade replica a shine, it’s important to note that this news is as unofficial as it comes. DisInsider says Square Enix‘s beloved Disney x Final Fantasy crossover is getting the motion picture treatment. The site’s founder, Skyler Shuler, wrote about the adaptation rumor in a mailbag post, saying a source confirmed the pie-in-the-sky project.
Shuler’s source says the Kingdom Hearts movie began as a Disney+ project but is now heading to theaters. The rumor corresponds with a post shared by industry leaker DanielRPK, who also claims a silver screen adaptation of the character-rich RPG is happening. DisInsider says Disney has yet to greenlight the film, so take all this with a grain of salt.
Shuler’s source says the Kingdom Hearts movie began as a Disney+ project but is now heading to theaters. The rumor corresponds with a post shared by industry leaker DanielRPK, who also claims a silver screen adaptation of the character-rich RPG is happening. DisInsider says Disney has yet to greenlight the film, so take all this with a grain of salt.
- 4/30/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Sora has not publicly launched yet, but its first contender has popped up. Meet Vidu, the Chinese answer to Sora. Vidu is China’s first long-duration, highly consistent, and highly dynamic video model. A Sora killer? Check it out.
Vidu is China’s first long-duration, highly consistent, and dynamic video model.
Vidu is imaginative, can simulate the physical world, and “produce 16-second videos with consistent characters, scenes, and timeline.
Vidu: From prompt to video
Filmmakers have not decided yet how to ingest Sora, and its contender has emerged. Meet Vidu- China’s first long-duration, highly consistent, and highly dynamic video model. Vidu can generate a 16-second 1080p video with one click. Developed by Chinese AI firm Shengshu Technology and Tsinghua University, Vidu’s capability lies in its Universal Vision Transformer (U-ViT) architecture. “Vidu is the latest achievement of self-reliant innovation, with breakthroughs in many areas,” said Zhu Jun, chief scientist...
Vidu is China’s first long-duration, highly consistent, and dynamic video model.
Vidu is imaginative, can simulate the physical world, and “produce 16-second videos with consistent characters, scenes, and timeline.
Vidu: From prompt to video
Filmmakers have not decided yet how to ingest Sora, and its contender has emerged. Meet Vidu- China’s first long-duration, highly consistent, and highly dynamic video model. Vidu can generate a 16-second 1080p video with one click. Developed by Chinese AI firm Shengshu Technology and Tsinghua University, Vidu’s capability lies in its Universal Vision Transformer (U-ViT) architecture. “Vidu is the latest achievement of self-reliant innovation, with breakthroughs in many areas,” said Zhu Jun, chief scientist...
- 4/30/2024
- by Yossy Mendelovich
- YMCinema
The Kingdom Hearts video game series is one of the best-known fantasy brands. A collaboration between Disney and Square Enix, the series follows the main character, Sora, as he travels in a fictional universe with numerous Disney characters, meeting characters from other fictional universes, as well as original characters. One of the most successful crossover series ever, Kingdom Hearts is beloved by fans around the world, and it seems that the series will now be accessible to non-gamers as well, as recent rumors suggest that a Kingdom Hearts is in the works at Disney.
These rumors come from Skyler Shuler, a well-known Disney insider, who has taken the time to answer some of the fans’ questions, one of which also had to do with Kingdom Hearts. So, let us dive in and see what Shuler has for us.
As Shuler said on his The DisInsider portal, he “thought it would...
These rumors come from Skyler Shuler, a well-known Disney insider, who has taken the time to answer some of the fans’ questions, one of which also had to do with Kingdom Hearts. So, let us dive in and see what Shuler has for us.
As Shuler said on his The DisInsider portal, he “thought it would...
- 4/29/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
“Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver” has been dead since last December, when the irredeemable first chapter of Zack Snyder’s hyper-derivative space opera was released “in theaters” and on Netflix to deafening silence. As I concluded my review at the time: “It’s hard to be even morbidly curious, let alone excited, about any future iterations or installments of a franchise so determined to remix a million things you’ve seen before into one thing you’ll wish you’d never seen at all.”
And so, much as I might have hoped that the second and more concentrated half of Snyder’s sci-fi “Seven Samurai” would somehow atone for the sins of its previous chapter, I wasn’t exactly shocked to discover that it lacks any trace of a pulse from the moment it starts. Five months in the morgue can have that effect. Be that as it may,...
And so, much as I might have hoped that the second and more concentrated half of Snyder’s sci-fi “Seven Samurai” would somehow atone for the sins of its previous chapter, I wasn’t exactly shocked to discover that it lacks any trace of a pulse from the moment it starts. Five months in the morgue can have that effect. Be that as it may,...
- 4/19/2024
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
There’s no denying that the announcement of Sora, OpenAI’s new text to video technology, has elicited a mixture of excitement and anxiety in Hollywood. Although a common reaction is that Hollywood is doomed, the truth is there should be optimism that the production process just got a whole lot easier. Creative people will have more tools to collaborate, communicate their visions, and more seamlessly engage with their fans.
For executives and studios, it presents opportunities to quickly produce high quality content that users actually want in a variety of formats at lower costs. For writers, it offers the chance to take control of bringing their words to life. And for visual artists, it will put them at the center of the puzzle. Like Unreal Engine from Epic Games, which requires a level of coding to get the best outputs, many visual artists will become prompt experts as they craft increasingly ambitious visions.
For executives and studios, it presents opportunities to quickly produce high quality content that users actually want in a variety of formats at lower costs. For writers, it offers the chance to take control of bringing their words to life. And for visual artists, it will put them at the center of the puzzle. Like Unreal Engine from Epic Games, which requires a level of coding to get the best outputs, many visual artists will become prompt experts as they craft increasingly ambitious visions.
- 4/16/2024
- by Dan Neely
- Variety Film + TV
Adobe’s generative artificial intelligence flagship is Firefly, a text-to-image tool that powers generative fill-in for Photoshop and text-to-vector in Illustrator. However, the 2024 Firefly model will power three AI video tools inside video editing software Premiere Pro: Generative Extend, Object Addition and Removal, and Text to Video.
Premiere already allows video editors to integrate Adobe creative cloud software like After Effects (motion graphics) and Audition (sound mixing). Today’s announcement makes clear that Adobe will take the same approach with AI. The company also announced that it is in “early explorations” to integrate video generation from OpenAI (Sora), Runway, and Pika Labs into Premiere.
Last week, Adobe demonstrated these new gen AI tools for IndieWire and shared examples (see video at the top of the page) of what will be available inside Premiere Pro before the end of the year.
Generative Extend Preview of Generative Extend coming to Premiere Pro...
Premiere already allows video editors to integrate Adobe creative cloud software like After Effects (motion graphics) and Audition (sound mixing). Today’s announcement makes clear that Adobe will take the same approach with AI. The company also announced that it is in “early explorations” to integrate video generation from OpenAI (Sora), Runway, and Pika Labs into Premiere.
Last week, Adobe demonstrated these new gen AI tools for IndieWire and shared examples (see video at the top of the page) of what will be available inside Premiere Pro before the end of the year.
Generative Extend Preview of Generative Extend coming to Premiere Pro...
- 4/15/2024
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
A large open-world map warrants excellent traversal in a game, goes without saying. But players can’t do it alone. They need a buddy, a companion. And what better than a trusty old steed? Ghost of Tsushima lets its players pick their companion’s name as well, adding that extra personal touch.
Whether you named him Sora, Nobu or Kage, you could see Jin have short, heart-warming moments with his horse between missions. And it was these little sprinkles of bonding that wrecked every player’s heart when Jin’s horse died after they escaped from Castle Shimura. 2020 certainly wasn’t a good year for horses in gaming— Remember Shimmer from The Last of Us Part II?
Jin Sakai traveling with his horse during his final moments | Ghost of Tsushima
There is one game, however, that pushes this bond between a man and his horse even further- Red Dead Redemption 2. Known for its realism,...
Whether you named him Sora, Nobu or Kage, you could see Jin have short, heart-warming moments with his horse between missions. And it was these little sprinkles of bonding that wrecked every player’s heart when Jin’s horse died after they escaped from Castle Shimura. 2020 certainly wasn’t a good year for horses in gaming— Remember Shimmer from The Last of Us Part II?
Jin Sakai traveling with his horse during his final moments | Ghost of Tsushima
There is one game, however, that pushes this bond between a man and his horse even further- Red Dead Redemption 2. Known for its realism,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Divyashree Shashidhar
- FandomWire
Developers nowadays are very focused on making their games increasingly cinematic. They would just write some mind-blowing stories, throw in some gut-wrenching moments in those stories, and present them to the players. Sucker Punch Productions too did something similar with Ghost of Tsushima.
This game’s popularity and brilliance are not hidden from anyone. Ghost of Tsushima, a game inspired by the movies of legendary filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, did not pull any punches when it came to storytelling. It led players through a journey of hope and regret and ended it on a very dark turn. Some suggest that Sucker Punch should go a step further in its sequel, though.
Does Ghost of Tsushima 2 need to be much darker than its prequel? A still from Ghost of Tsushima
As a game that was set amidst the Mongol invasion of the island of Tsushima, Ghost of Tsushima was meant to be a bloody affair.
This game’s popularity and brilliance are not hidden from anyone. Ghost of Tsushima, a game inspired by the movies of legendary filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, did not pull any punches when it came to storytelling. It led players through a journey of hope and regret and ended it on a very dark turn. Some suggest that Sucker Punch should go a step further in its sequel, though.
Does Ghost of Tsushima 2 need to be much darker than its prequel? A still from Ghost of Tsushima
As a game that was set amidst the Mongol invasion of the island of Tsushima, Ghost of Tsushima was meant to be a bloody affair.
- 4/14/2024
- by Rohit Sejwal
- FandomWire
“AI” is a swear word in Hollywood, one only muttered at CinemaCon 2024 after a certain number of daiquiris. In Booth #2618A on the trade show floor, it was a pitch.
In our search of the hundreds of participating CinemaCon 2024 vendors, Indy Cinema Group — born in the UK and optimized outside Yosemite — was the lone company bold enough to plant its AI flag in Las Vegas this week.
The Indy app, developed by aerospace-engineer-turned-theater-owner Keith Walker, is out to replace the five or six computer systems a movie theater already uses. Indy will sell your tickets and your concessions, sure, but its real power is in the data. Upselling loyal customers has never been so easy, and staffing never so efficient.
Indy will learn what your customers like to watch, eat, drink, where they like to sit and at what times, and even how long they’ll wait on line for Twizzlers.
In our search of the hundreds of participating CinemaCon 2024 vendors, Indy Cinema Group — born in the UK and optimized outside Yosemite — was the lone company bold enough to plant its AI flag in Las Vegas this week.
The Indy app, developed by aerospace-engineer-turned-theater-owner Keith Walker, is out to replace the five or six computer systems a movie theater already uses. Indy will sell your tickets and your concessions, sure, but its real power is in the data. Upselling loyal customers has never been so easy, and staffing never so efficient.
Indy will learn what your customers like to watch, eat, drink, where they like to sit and at what times, and even how long they’ll wait on line for Twizzlers.
- 4/13/2024
- by Tony Maglio and Brian Welk
- Indiewire
One of the first creators who used Sora has shared his rare experience with the AI-based text-to-video super powerful platform. It appears that in order to create something, you need much more than a simple prompt.
Post production – post prompt. Filmmaking on Sora. Image: shy kids
No need to hire a VFX specialist or camera operator. You can get the footage, CGI, and VFX via prompts, and assemble them together in post. Hence, it enhanced the power of the independent creator. Note that Sora is still a very new platform, and it’s learning and training at an exponential rate. A year from now, Sora will deliver IMAX-quality 8K footage, including ultra-slow-motion imagery.
How to use Sora
The guys at shy kids, which is a group of creatives, filmmakers, and animators, were interviewed by NoFilmSchool about their work called Air Head — a video created based on Sora. According to them,...
Post production – post prompt. Filmmaking on Sora. Image: shy kids
No need to hire a VFX specialist or camera operator. You can get the footage, CGI, and VFX via prompts, and assemble them together in post. Hence, it enhanced the power of the independent creator. Note that Sora is still a very new platform, and it’s learning and training at an exponential rate. A year from now, Sora will deliver IMAX-quality 8K footage, including ultra-slow-motion imagery.
How to use Sora
The guys at shy kids, which is a group of creatives, filmmakers, and animators, were interviewed by NoFilmSchool about their work called Air Head — a video created based on Sora. According to them,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Yossy Mendelovich
- YMCinema
OpenAI wants to partner with Hollywood. The artificial intelligence startup set appointments with Hollywood senior executives in order to persuade them to use Sora in their productions. And not—This is not April Fool’s Day.
Will OpenAI destroy Hollywood? OpenAI wants to conquer Hollywood
Sam Altman, the founder, and CEO of OpenAI, the pioneering artificial intelligence startup, has scheduled meetings in Hollywood to explore how Sora can engage with key players in the film industry, including studios, media executives, and talent agencies, in order to forge partnerships and advocate for the integration Sora into filmmaking processes. It’s not a secret that the unveiling of Sora in mid-February garnered immediate attention from both Hollywood and Silicon Valley, captivating audiences with its series of high-definition clips. Although Sora remains unavailable to the public, OpenAI has granted access to a selected group of renowned actors and directors, insiders disclosed. Hence, Hollywood...
Will OpenAI destroy Hollywood? OpenAI wants to conquer Hollywood
Sam Altman, the founder, and CEO of OpenAI, the pioneering artificial intelligence startup, has scheduled meetings in Hollywood to explore how Sora can engage with key players in the film industry, including studios, media executives, and talent agencies, in order to forge partnerships and advocate for the integration Sora into filmmaking processes. It’s not a secret that the unveiling of Sora in mid-February garnered immediate attention from both Hollywood and Silicon Valley, captivating audiences with its series of high-definition clips. Although Sora remains unavailable to the public, OpenAI has granted access to a selected group of renowned actors and directors, insiders disclosed. Hence, Hollywood...
- 4/1/2024
- by Yossy Mendelovich
- YMCinema
OpenAI’s text-to-video revolutionizing product, Sora, has been tested by acclaimed filmmakers and content creators. The results are – Wow. Watch below their Sora’s videos and read their opinion about it.
Video by Sora OpenAI approaching filmmakers
As OpenAI stated before when introducing Sora: “We are also granting access to a number of visual artists, designers, and filmmakers to gain feedback on how to advance the model to be most helpful for creative professionals. We’re sharing our research progress early to start working with and getting feedback from people outside of OpenAI and to give the public a sense of what AI capabilities are on the horizon. Furthermore, we’ll be engaging policymakers, educators, and artists around the world to understand their concerns and to identify positive use cases for this new technology”. As promised, OpenAI has released seven more videos on Sora by professional artists, or should we say,...
Video by Sora OpenAI approaching filmmakers
As OpenAI stated before when introducing Sora: “We are also granting access to a number of visual artists, designers, and filmmakers to gain feedback on how to advance the model to be most helpful for creative professionals. We’re sharing our research progress early to start working with and getting feedback from people outside of OpenAI and to give the public a sense of what AI capabilities are on the horizon. Furthermore, we’ll be engaging policymakers, educators, and artists around the world to understand their concerns and to identify positive use cases for this new technology”. As promised, OpenAI has released seven more videos on Sora by professional artists, or should we say,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Yossy Mendelovich
- YMCinema
Tech company OpenAI is meeting with Hollywood industry folks this week to show off its whizzy text-to-video generator application, Sora.
You’ve likely heard the story by now about Tyler Perry and the cancellation of his planned $800m studio. The filmmaker was all set to pull the trigger on a grand new production facility when he was introduced to Sora, OpenAI’s impressive new text-to-video generator. Whatever Perry saw awed him so much that he cancelled plans for the new studio, believing that the application could consign bricks and mortar facilities to a peripheral part of the film industry within a few years.
According to reports, there may be plenty more filmmakers staring into that abyss in the coming week as OpenAI, the company behind Sora, is set to show it off throughout Hollywood. According to Deadline, the company ‘wants more filmmakers to become familiar with Sora, the text-to-video generator...
You’ve likely heard the story by now about Tyler Perry and the cancellation of his planned $800m studio. The filmmaker was all set to pull the trigger on a grand new production facility when he was introduced to Sora, OpenAI’s impressive new text-to-video generator. Whatever Perry saw awed him so much that he cancelled plans for the new studio, believing that the application could consign bricks and mortar facilities to a peripheral part of the film industry within a few years.
According to reports, there may be plenty more filmmakers staring into that abyss in the coming week as OpenAI, the company behind Sora, is set to show it off throughout Hollywood. According to Deadline, the company ‘wants more filmmakers to become familiar with Sora, the text-to-video generator...
- 3/25/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Some of the most important meetings in Hollywood history will take place in the coming week, as OpenAI hits Hollywood to show the potential of its “Sora” software to studios, talent agencies, and media executives.
Bloomberg is reporting that OpenAI wants more filmmakers to become familiar with Sora, the text-to-video generator that potentially could upend the way movies are made.
Producer Tyler Perry has already seen it in action, and was so impressed that he put on hold plans for an $800 million studio expansion in his Atlanta base.
“Being told that it can do all of these things is one thing, but actually seeing the capabilities, it was mind-blowing,” he said in an earlier interview. While the businessman in him sees the opportunity, he also expressed worries about the people who work in the business. “There’s got to be some sort of regulations in order to protect us. If not,...
Bloomberg is reporting that OpenAI wants more filmmakers to become familiar with Sora, the text-to-video generator that potentially could upend the way movies are made.
Producer Tyler Perry has already seen it in action, and was so impressed that he put on hold plans for an $800 million studio expansion in his Atlanta base.
“Being told that it can do all of these things is one thing, but actually seeing the capabilities, it was mind-blowing,” he said in an earlier interview. While the businessman in him sees the opportunity, he also expressed worries about the people who work in the business. “There’s got to be some sort of regulations in order to protect us. If not,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
OpenAI wants to become a player in the movie industry. The developer of ChatGPT has initiated conversations with film studios and hopes to integrate its generative model Sora into Hollywood productions.
According to Bloomberg, OpenAI started scheduling talks with Hollywood decision-makers in February, a few days after it publicly announced Sora. The generative AI model turns user prompts into lifelike clips; in other words, it’s trying to do for video what OpenAI’s Dall-e did for images.
OpenAI’s first Hollywood chats were led by Brad Lightcap, who serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Microsoft-backed tech firm. In recent weeks, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has jumped into the negotiations as well. Four months after his reinstatement as OpenAI’s top exec (he had briefly ceded that role to former Twitch boss Emmett Shear), Altman attended industry parties in Los Angeles during the weekend of the 2024 Academy Awards.
According to Bloomberg, OpenAI started scheduling talks with Hollywood decision-makers in February, a few days after it publicly announced Sora. The generative AI model turns user prompts into lifelike clips; in other words, it’s trying to do for video what OpenAI’s Dall-e did for images.
OpenAI’s first Hollywood chats were led by Brad Lightcap, who serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Microsoft-backed tech firm. In recent weeks, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has jumped into the negotiations as well. Four months after his reinstatement as OpenAI’s top exec (he had briefly ceded that role to former Twitch boss Emmett Shear), Altman attended industry parties in Los Angeles during the weekend of the 2024 Academy Awards.
- 3/22/2024
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
For the hundreds of talks and demonstrations of artificial intelligence at SXSW 2024, few moving-image projects at the festival utilized AI. Of the dozen or so, Adam Cole’s “Kiss/Crash” installation at the festival’s well-curated, multi-floor exhibition Xr Experience felt the most traditional, especially for an audience familiar with museum video exhibitions or experimental shorts.
Cole’s black-box exhibit centers on a short film (watch it below) that features a montage of romantic kissing, juxtaposed and melded with dated stock video of two cars colliding. The automobiles then reverse in slow motion and then smash into each other again, and again. As the pacing intensifies, the imagery grows increasingly sexual to the point of pornography, all while Ritchie Valens’ 1958 track “We Belong Together” keeps the imagery grounded in a dreamy 1950s sway that would make David Lynch happy.
At the SXSW Film & TV Festival award ceremony March 12, “Kiss/Crash...
Cole’s black-box exhibit centers on a short film (watch it below) that features a montage of romantic kissing, juxtaposed and melded with dated stock video of two cars colliding. The automobiles then reverse in slow motion and then smash into each other again, and again. As the pacing intensifies, the imagery grows increasingly sexual to the point of pornography, all while Ritchie Valens’ 1958 track “We Belong Together” keeps the imagery grounded in a dreamy 1950s sway that would make David Lynch happy.
At the SXSW Film & TV Festival award ceremony March 12, “Kiss/Crash...
- 3/19/2024
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
Conversations about the future of artificial intelligence can be found all over SXSW this year — and not all of the festival’s attendees are thrilled with the idea. Specifically, the film and TV fans catching screenings of world premieres including “The Fall Guy” and “Immaculate” made their AI displeasure loud and clear on Tuesday at the Paramount Theatre in Austin. (Scroll down to see for yourself.)
The quick-turnaround video editors at SXSW cut a daily sizzle reel highlighting previous panels, premieres and other events, which then runs before festival screenings. On Tuesday, the fourth edition of that daily video focused on the wide variety of keynotes and panelists in town to discuss AI. Those folks sure seem bullish on artificial intelligence, and the audiences at the Paramount — many of whom are likely writers and actors who just spent much of 2023 on the picket line trying to reign in the potentially...
The quick-turnaround video editors at SXSW cut a daily sizzle reel highlighting previous panels, premieres and other events, which then runs before festival screenings. On Tuesday, the fourth edition of that daily video focused on the wide variety of keynotes and panelists in town to discuss AI. Those folks sure seem bullish on artificial intelligence, and the audiences at the Paramount — many of whom are likely writers and actors who just spent much of 2023 on the picket line trying to reign in the potentially...
- 3/13/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Anime has a unique way of portraying characters in all their diverse facets, from valiant heroes to cunning tricksters. Among these, there exists a niche group of characters who have a penchant for gambling. Whether it’s high-stakes card games or strategic wagers, these anime characters are drawn to the thrill of taking risks and testing their luck. Let’s delve deeper into the lives of some of the most famous anime characters who love to bet.
Usopp – One Piece
Usopp, known as the marksman among the Straw Hat Pirates in “One Piece,” might not fit the typical gambler mold. Still, his knack for weaving elaborate stories and embracing uncertainty secures his spot among these characters. Usopp’s exaggerated stories often involve bets and challenges that push the limits of believability, showcasing his fearless spirit and love for adventure. Whether facing off against opponents or navigating the treacherous seas, Usopp...
Usopp – One Piece
Usopp, known as the marksman among the Straw Hat Pirates in “One Piece,” might not fit the typical gambler mold. Still, his knack for weaving elaborate stories and embracing uncertainty secures his spot among these characters. Usopp’s exaggerated stories often involve bets and challenges that push the limits of believability, showcasing his fearless spirit and love for adventure. Whether facing off against opponents or navigating the treacherous seas, Usopp...
- 3/11/2024
- by AMP Training
- AsianMoviePulse
Years after the Elvis Presley and Tupac Shakur holograms, another celebrity is being brought back from the dead — this time, through artificial intelligence.
Soul Machines, the company behind AI-powered “digital people,” unveiled its partnership with Authentic Brands Group on Friday for Digital Marilyn, which uses Marilyn Monroe’s likeness to offer “both fans and brands a unique and personalized engagement opportunity.”
Authentic acquired the intellectual property of Monroe in 2011 after it was sold by Anna Strasberg, wife of Monroe’s late acting teacher Lee Strasberg. Monroe had left most of her estate to Lee in her will.
Digital Marilyn is said to “interact with fans in real-time using advanced natural language processing, deep learning and Gpt 3.5.” It replies in Marilyn’s voice and affectations, shares anecdotes from the late star and “even delivers personalized greetings.”
“This collaboration exemplifies the transformative power of AI in connecting brands and consumers,” Soul Machines...
Soul Machines, the company behind AI-powered “digital people,” unveiled its partnership with Authentic Brands Group on Friday for Digital Marilyn, which uses Marilyn Monroe’s likeness to offer “both fans and brands a unique and personalized engagement opportunity.”
Authentic acquired the intellectual property of Monroe in 2011 after it was sold by Anna Strasberg, wife of Monroe’s late acting teacher Lee Strasberg. Monroe had left most of her estate to Lee in her will.
Digital Marilyn is said to “interact with fans in real-time using advanced natural language processing, deep learning and Gpt 3.5.” It replies in Marilyn’s voice and affectations, shares anecdotes from the late star and “even delivers personalized greetings.”
“This collaboration exemplifies the transformative power of AI in connecting brands and consumers,” Soul Machines...
- 3/8/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Descended from a long line of book collectors, high school student Mifuyu is surrounded by books in every aspect of her life. Her great-grandfather established the famous Mikura Hall, a library in the heart of town, and even the townspeople are all avid readers. There's just one problem—Mifuyu hates books! But when a thief in Mikura Hall triggers an ancient curse, she's left with no choice but to reclaim the stolen books herself…by entering the very stories she despises! With the help of the mysterious Mashiro, will she be able to restore her great-grandfather's collection and save her town from a magical doom?” (Yen Press)
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Anytime a manga celebrates another literary form, it is always certain to capture the attention of those who romanticize the written word in its various forms. Yet, this does not always guarantee...
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Anytime a manga celebrates another literary form, it is always certain to capture the attention of those who romanticize the written word in its various forms. Yet, this does not always guarantee...
- 3/5/2024
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
Prompt: Hollywood loses its minds over an advanced new generative AI model called Sora that can create lifelike, movie-trailer quality videos from a few short lines of text in minutes.
That scenario unfolded last week when OpenAI, the San Francisco-based tech company behind the text-generating app ChatGPT and the image-generating tool Dall-e, teased its latest project, text-to-video AI model Sora. (The name is a Japanese word meaning sky that the creators chose because it “evokes the idea of limitless creative potential.” Or maybe they’re “Kingdom Hearts” fans).
After seeing what Sora could do, Tyler Perry was the biggest name to sound the alarm. He told THR he put an $800 million planned expansion of his Atlanta studio space on hold. “Jobs are going to be lost,” he said.
The Sora videos are striking. Woolly mammoths march toward you in cascading snow. People walk through a snowy, bustling Tokyo street as...
That scenario unfolded last week when OpenAI, the San Francisco-based tech company behind the text-generating app ChatGPT and the image-generating tool Dall-e, teased its latest project, text-to-video AI model Sora. (The name is a Japanese word meaning sky that the creators chose because it “evokes the idea of limitless creative potential.” Or maybe they’re “Kingdom Hearts” fans).
After seeing what Sora could do, Tyler Perry was the biggest name to sound the alarm. He told THR he put an $800 million planned expansion of his Atlanta studio space on hold. “Jobs are going to be lost,” he said.
The Sora videos are striking. Woolly mammoths march toward you in cascading snow. People walk through a snowy, bustling Tokyo street as...
- 2/26/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Tyler Perry is one of the most successful names in Hollywood, creating an empire that is now worth an estimated $1 billion. Pretty good for a guy who made his name dressing up as a sassy elderly woman. But even he, whose production company employs hundreds, isn’t invincible from the constant threat of artificial intelligence…even if it’s by his own doing.
As Tyler Perry recently told The Hollywood Reporter, there are “shocking” developments in the world of AI, citing Open AI’s Sora, which aims to teach “AI to understand and simulate the physical world in motion.” Based on examples, Sora is undeniably yet another game-changer in the world of consumed media. “I have been watching AI very closely and watching the advancements very closely. I was in the middle of, and have been planning for the last four years, about an $800 million expansion at the studio, which...
As Tyler Perry recently told The Hollywood Reporter, there are “shocking” developments in the world of AI, citing Open AI’s Sora, which aims to teach “AI to understand and simulate the physical world in motion.” Based on examples, Sora is undeniably yet another game-changer in the world of consumed media. “I have been watching AI very closely and watching the advancements very closely. I was in the middle of, and have been planning for the last four years, about an $800 million expansion at the studio, which...
- 2/24/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Tyler Perry is reevaluating where to put his resources amid the rise of OpenAI technology.
The mega-producer told The Hollywood Reporter that his $800 million plans to expand his Atlanta-based studio have been put “indefinitely on hold” after he saw the “mind-blowing” capabilities of the artificial intelligence company’s text-to-video model, Sora. Perry spent four years planning the pricey expansion at his studio, which would have added 12 soundstages on the backlot.
“All of that is currently and indefinitely on hold because of Sora and what I’m seeing,” Perry said. “I had gotten word over the last year or so that this was coming, but I had no idea until I saw recently the demonstrations of what it’s able to do. It’s shocking to me. Being told that it can do all of these things is one thing, but actually seeing the capabilities, it was mind-blowing.”
According to Perry,...
The mega-producer told The Hollywood Reporter that his $800 million plans to expand his Atlanta-based studio have been put “indefinitely on hold” after he saw the “mind-blowing” capabilities of the artificial intelligence company’s text-to-video model, Sora. Perry spent four years planning the pricey expansion at his studio, which would have added 12 soundstages on the backlot.
“All of that is currently and indefinitely on hold because of Sora and what I’m seeing,” Perry said. “I had gotten word over the last year or so that this was coming, but I had no idea until I saw recently the demonstrations of what it’s able to do. It’s shocking to me. Being told that it can do all of these things is one thing, but actually seeing the capabilities, it was mind-blowing.”
According to Perry,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Tyler Perry is one of the biggest names in the world of Hollywood right now and a true African American success story for many, as he is truly a self-made man. He loves the film industry but is apprehensive about the usage of AI, which is why he recently warned people how AI could ruin jobs.
Tyler Perry
The advent of AI in the current world is seen as both a boon and a curse for many reasons, as it can have just as many negative points as it can have positive ones, largely removing the human factor in many jobs.
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Tyler Perry has halted an $800 million expansion...
Tyler Perry
The advent of AI in the current world is seen as both a boon and a curse for many reasons, as it can have just as many negative points as it can have positive ones, largely removing the human factor in many jobs.
SUGGESTEDKim Kardashian to Tom Cruise: Taylor Swift Doesn’t Even Rank in Top 30 Celebs With Most CO2 Emissions as Fans Expose Agenda Against Grammy Winner Tyler Perry Is Apprehensive About AI’s Effect On The Film Industry A scene from Madea
Tyler Perry has halted an $800 million expansion...
- 2/23/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry has revealed he’s cancelled plans to extend his studio due to the rise of AI. “It’s shocking to me,” he says.
The latest in a series of generative AI unveilings seen in recent years, OpenAI’s Sora, which turns text prompts into photoreal moving images, has been met by a mix of awe, fascination and dismay.
As clips demonstrating the tech emerged on the 15th February, among those taking note was actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry, whose most recent film, the erotic thriller Mea Culpa, appears on Netflix today (23rd February).
Perry said that the possiiblities offered by Sora were “shocking” to him, and theorised that the software could be used to generate virtual environments – saving the cost of travel to real-world locations – and could even be used to generate, say, a pilot episode without spending money on sets and filmmakers.
In fact,...
The latest in a series of generative AI unveilings seen in recent years, OpenAI’s Sora, which turns text prompts into photoreal moving images, has been met by a mix of awe, fascination and dismay.
As clips demonstrating the tech emerged on the 15th February, among those taking note was actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry, whose most recent film, the erotic thriller Mea Culpa, appears on Netflix today (23rd February).
Perry said that the possiiblities offered by Sora were “shocking” to him, and theorised that the software could be used to generate virtual environments – saving the cost of travel to real-world locations – and could even be used to generate, say, a pilot episode without spending money on sets and filmmakers.
In fact,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Tyler Perry has seen demonstrations of what AI can do. While he is astonished, he’s also sounding an alarm.
Perry is already voting with his wallet on the subject. His plans for an $800 million expansion of his Atlanta studio are on hold after seeing a demonstration of OpenAI’s text-to-video model Sora, which has created a stir with its cinematic video.
In a conversation with the Hollywood Reporter, Perry seemed to be warning filmmakers that they are staring into the abyss.
“Being told that it can do all of these things is one thing, but actually seeing the capabilities, it was mind-blowing,” he said. While the businessman in him sees the opportunity, he also expressed worries about the people who work in the business. “There’s got to be some sort of regulations in order to protect us. If not, I just don’t see how we survive.”
He continued,...
Perry is already voting with his wallet on the subject. His plans for an $800 million expansion of his Atlanta studio are on hold after seeing a demonstration of OpenAI’s text-to-video model Sora, which has created a stir with its cinematic video.
In a conversation with the Hollywood Reporter, Perry seemed to be warning filmmakers that they are staring into the abyss.
“Being told that it can do all of these things is one thing, but actually seeing the capabilities, it was mind-blowing,” he said. While the businessman in him sees the opportunity, he also expressed worries about the people who work in the business. “There’s got to be some sort of regulations in order to protect us. If not, I just don’t see how we survive.”
He continued,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Tyler Perry’s planned $800 million studio expansion in Atlanta has been put on the back burner due to his growing concerns over developments in artificial intelligence.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published on Thursday, Perry expressed a need for the industry to get ahead of AI’s potential impact, saying, “There’s got to be some sort of regulations in order to protect us. If not, I just don’t see how we survive.”
He went on to specifically cite OpenAI’s text-to-video tool Sora as the impetus for the expansion stoppage. “I have been watching AI very closely and watching the advancements very closely. I was in the middle of, and have been planning for the last four years, about an $800 million expansion at the studio, which would’ve increased the backlot a tremendous size, we were adding 12 more soundstages. All of that is currently and indefinitely...
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published on Thursday, Perry expressed a need for the industry to get ahead of AI’s potential impact, saying, “There’s got to be some sort of regulations in order to protect us. If not, I just don’t see how we survive.”
He went on to specifically cite OpenAI’s text-to-video tool Sora as the impetus for the expansion stoppage. “I have been watching AI very closely and watching the advancements very closely. I was in the middle of, and have been planning for the last four years, about an $800 million expansion at the studio, which would’ve increased the backlot a tremendous size, we were adding 12 more soundstages. All of that is currently and indefinitely...
- 2/23/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Over the past four years, Tyler Perry had been planning an $800 million expansion of his studio in Atlanta, which would have added 12 soundstages to the 330-acre property. Now, however, those ambitions are on hold — thanks to the rapid developments he’s seeing in the realm of artificial intelligence, including OpenAI’s text-to-video model Sora, which debuted Feb. 15 and stunned observers with its cinematic video outputs.
“Being told that it can do all of these things is one thing, but actually seeing the capabilities, it was mind-blowing,” he said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday, noting that his productions might not have to travel to locations or build sets with the assistance of the technology.
As a business owner, Perry sees the opportunity in these developments, but as an employer, fellow actor and filmmaker, he also wants to raise the alarm. In an interview between shoots Thursday, Perry...
“Being told that it can do all of these things is one thing, but actually seeing the capabilities, it was mind-blowing,” he said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday, noting that his productions might not have to travel to locations or build sets with the assistance of the technology.
As a business owner, Perry sees the opportunity in these developments, but as an employer, fellow actor and filmmaker, he also wants to raise the alarm. In an interview between shoots Thursday, Perry...
- 2/23/2024
- by Katie Kilkenny
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Picture this: In a future not too far away, HBO is mulling whether to greenlight a new Game of Thrones spinoff but is on the fence about the project. So instead of dumping tens of millions of dollars to shoot a pilot it might wind up passing on, it uses a generative artificial intelligence system trained on its library of shows to create a rough cut in the style of the original. It ultimately decides not to move forward with the title. That process sans AI cost HBO troves of cash and time when it was mulling a potential successor to Thrones in 2018. A cast headed by Naomi Watts was assembled and massive new sets were built. All in all, HBO spent roughly $35 million to shoot a pilot that never saw the light of day. The cost of doing it with AI? A fraction of that figure.
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- 2/22/2024
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The next (and insane) generation of AI-generated imagery has been announced, and now it aims to create videos. Meet Sora. Developed by OpenAI, and released for testers only, this technology can create a cinematic blockbuster-look video from a short text prompt. It’s amazing and too good to be true. However, it’s true. Should filmmakers be worried? Is it a game over for filmmakers? Well, basically not. Read on.
Sora: Create a cinematic video from a text prompt
This was very much anticipated. However, we didn’t think it would come so soon, and it will look so good. OpenAI has just introduced Sora, which is a text-to-video model. Sora can generate videos up to a minute long while maintaining visual quality and adherence to the user’s prompt. Yep, someone with no skill, creativity, or passion can make videos that the rest of us have worked our entire...
Sora: Create a cinematic video from a text prompt
This was very much anticipated. However, we didn’t think it would come so soon, and it will look so good. OpenAI has just introduced Sora, which is a text-to-video model. Sora can generate videos up to a minute long while maintaining visual quality and adherence to the user’s prompt. Yep, someone with no skill, creativity, or passion can make videos that the rest of us have worked our entire...
- 2/18/2024
- by Yossy Mendelovich
- YMCinema
The official YouTube channel for voice actor Aina Suzuki, best known as Mari Ohara in Love Live! Sunshine!! and Jashin-chan in Dropkick on My Devil! , started streaming a music video for her fifth CD single song, "Hate no Nai Tabi" ( An Endless Journey ). The pop tune is now featured as the opening theme for the winter 2024 TV anime The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash , where she also plays the protagonist, Ivy. While performing as a member of the Love Live! Sunshine!! franchise's voice actor unit Aqours, Suzuki made her solo singer debut in January 2020, now celebrating her fourth anniversary since debuting. Following "Apocalypse Day" (the opening theme for Dropkick on My Devil!! Apocalypse Day ) in December, the CD single of "Hate no Nai Tabi" is set to release in Japan on January 31. Prior to the CD release, the song released digitally on January 13. Aina Suzuki "Hate...
- 1/24/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
Every Best Isekai Anime Ever Made — From Long Before It Became Mainstream ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
The Isekai genre has been getting quite traction in mainstream media over the past few years, mainly driven by the rise in the popularity of light novels and web novels that largely follow this trajectory. However, many newer anime and manga fans may not be aware that the isekai and reincarnation theme has been a widely popular trope, existing long before it was formally categorized as ‘isekai.’
Here are some of the best isekai anime ever made. Some of these are old and classic, while others have that typical contemporary isekai storyline incorporated into them.
No Game, No Life
“No Game, No Life” is a 2012 fantasy, sci-fi, gaming manga based on the light novel of the same name. The anime of the series was animated by Madhouse and was released in 2014
Trending The Lord Of The Rings...
The Isekai genre has been getting quite traction in mainstream media over the past few years, mainly driven by the rise in the popularity of light novels and web novels that largely follow this trajectory. However, many newer anime and manga fans may not be aware that the isekai and reincarnation theme has been a widely popular trope, existing long before it was formally categorized as ‘isekai.’
Here are some of the best isekai anime ever made. Some of these are old and classic, while others have that typical contemporary isekai storyline incorporated into them.
No Game, No Life
“No Game, No Life” is a 2012 fantasy, sci-fi, gaming manga based on the light novel of the same name. The anime of the series was animated by Madhouse and was released in 2014
Trending The Lord Of The Rings...
- 1/21/2024
- by Safwan Azeem
- KoiMoi
New York, NY (11/18/23) – Yen Press, LLC announced eleven new acquisitions at its Industry Panel at Anime NYC. Releasing in May 2024, this lineup includes eight manga, andthree novels (Brunhild the Dragonslayer; The God of Nishi-Yuigahama Station; Guillotine Bride).
Bungo Stray Dogs Official Anthology
Original Story by Kafka Asagiri
Character Design by Sango Harukawa
Art by Various Artists
Presenting the first anthology of the popular supernatural action series Bungo Stray Dogs! Featuring a luxurious list of guest authors, these new Bungo stories include everything from gags to heartwarming moments in a charming collection that will leave you begging for more!
Days with My Stepsister
Story by Ghost Mikawa
Art by Yumika Kanade
Character Design by Hiten
After his father's remarriage, high school student Yuuta suddenly finds himself stepsiblings with his classmate Saki. However, unlike the plain and simple Yuuta, his new younger sister has an over-the-top sense of style and is known...
Bungo Stray Dogs Official Anthology
Original Story by Kafka Asagiri
Character Design by Sango Harukawa
Art by Various Artists
Presenting the first anthology of the popular supernatural action series Bungo Stray Dogs! Featuring a luxurious list of guest authors, these new Bungo stories include everything from gags to heartwarming moments in a charming collection that will leave you begging for more!
Days with My Stepsister
Story by Ghost Mikawa
Art by Yumika Kanade
Character Design by Hiten
After his father's remarriage, high school student Yuuta suddenly finds himself stepsiblings with his classmate Saki. However, unlike the plain and simple Yuuta, his new younger sister has an over-the-top sense of style and is known...
- 11/21/2023
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
“On her eighteenth birthday, shut-in Sena Shirai gathers her resolve and steps out into the world for the first time in a long while—only to be hit by a truck! Reborn as a witch in another world, she is only able to master two spells: Explosion and Destruction. With the nearby villagers fearful of her powers, she resigns herself to an isolated life once more…that is, until a mysterious boy collapses on her doorstep!” (Yen Press)
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Toeing the line of predictability, “A Reincarnated Witch Spells Doom” presents a classic fantasy/isekai with the expected beats, doing little to distinguish itself. The ‘hook' is simplistic, the characters predictable, and the conflict in the inaugural release minimal. However, the series still leaves a favorable impression due to an understanding of the fundamentals of storytelling and a sharp visual direction.
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Toeing the line of predictability, “A Reincarnated Witch Spells Doom” presents a classic fantasy/isekai with the expected beats, doing little to distinguish itself. The ‘hook' is simplistic, the characters predictable, and the conflict in the inaugural release minimal. However, the series still leaves a favorable impression due to an understanding of the fundamentals of storytelling and a sharp visual direction.
- 7/7/2023
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
New York, NY (4/7/23) – Yen Press, LLC held a panel at Sakura-Con 2023, at which they announced twenty-three new acquisitions being published under its Yen Press and Yen On imprints. This Fall 2023 lineup of titles includes sixteen manga titles.
The Deer King (novel)
By Nahoko Uehashi
Van, a former soldier made slave, toils away endlessly in a salt mine. An unexpected chance at liberation drops in his lap when a pack of infected dogs pass through, killing everyone but him and a young girl called Yuna. Van hopes to make a peaceful life for himself now that he's escaped. However, the disease that cleared out the mine is rapidly spreading, placing him and his ward at the center of a conflict greater than any the world has ever seen.
The Deer King (manga)
Story Nahoko Uehashi
Art by Taro Sekiguchi
Van resolves to fight the Zol Empire and save his homeland, only...
The Deer King (novel)
By Nahoko Uehashi
Van, a former soldier made slave, toils away endlessly in a salt mine. An unexpected chance at liberation drops in his lap when a pack of infected dogs pass through, killing everyone but him and a young girl called Yuna. Van hopes to make a peaceful life for himself now that he's escaped. However, the disease that cleared out the mine is rapidly spreading, placing him and his ward at the center of a conflict greater than any the world has ever seen.
The Deer King (manga)
Story Nahoko Uehashi
Art by Taro Sekiguchi
Van resolves to fight the Zol Empire and save his homeland, only...
- 4/8/2023
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
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