Lionsgate signs deal with AI company Runway, hoping that AI can eliminate storyboard artists and VFX crews

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/artist-rights/lionsgate-signs-deal-with-ai-company-runway-hopes-that-ai-can-eliminate-storyboard-artists-and-vfx-crews-243035.html

The goal is to reduce costs by replacing traditional storyboard artists and VFX crews with AI-generated “cinematic video.” Lionsgate hopes to use this technology for both pre- and post-production processes. While the company promotes the cost-saving potential, the creative community has raised concerns, as Runway is currently facing a lawsuit over copyright infringement.