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Lionsgate Teams Up with Runway for AI-Powered Filmmaking

Lionsgate, the studio behind blockbusters like John Wick and The Hunger Games, is taking a bold step into the world of AI. They've partnered with Runway, a cutting-edge AI video generation company, to develop a custom AI model. This digital assistant will be trained on Lionsgate's film catalog to generate cinematic video, which filmmakers at Lionsgate can then refine using Runway's suite of tools. The goal? Streamlining both pre- and post-production processes.

Why it matters: This collaboration marks one of the first major AI partnerships in Hollywood. Its success will influence how the film industry integrates AI into creative workflows. We might be witnessing the beginning of a new era in filmmaking - one where AI plays a supporting role in bringing stories to life.

Discover more details on Lionsgate's official site

Epic Games to Launch Fab, a Unified Digital Content Marketplace

Epic Games is focusing on digital content distribution with Fab, a new marketplace launching mid-October 2024. Fab will unify Epic's existing platforms—Unreal Engine Marketplace, Sketchfab, ArtStation Marketplace, and Quixel—into a single, powerful ecosystem. The platform will support multiple engines, including Unreal Engine and Unity, while maintaining an attractive 88/12 revenue split for creators.

Why it matters: Fab will offer creators a centralized hub to buy, sell, and share content across various industries. This consolidation will help to streamline finding and seeling assets for developers and artists.

For more visit Epic Games' website.

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Maxon Releases ZBrush for iPad

Maxon has launched ZBrush for iPad, bringing the popular digital sculpting software to mobile devices for the first time. The app leverages Apple's touch interface, with support for gestures and the Apple Pencil.

Why it matters: It'll be interesting to see how many users embrace sculpting on their iPads. Leveraging the iPad’s touch screen and Apple Pencil is a smart move, especially since the device already offers functionality similar to a Wacom tablet.

See more on Maxon’s YouTube Channel