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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
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YouTube Takes Further Action Against Fake Movie Trailer Channels After Deadline Investigation
EXCLUSIVE: YouTube has further cracked down on fake movie trailer channels. The video giant has suspended ad revenue on Screen Trailers and Royal Trailer, two alternative accounts run by the creators behind Screen Culture and KH Studio. More from Deadline Legacy Media? UK Pubcasters Balk At Outdated Term & Say "We've Got To Be Phoenixes Rising From The Ashes" YouTube At 20: UK Chief On How Viewing Across The Generations Has Changed & Who She Would Like To See On The Platform 'The Bombing Of Pan Am 103': BBC & Netflix Unveil Trailer For Lockerbie Series Starring Connor Swindells & Patrick J. Adams YouTube's decision to suspend the channels from its partner program follows a Deadline investigation that chronicled the scale and sophistication of fake movie trailers. Screen Culture and KH Studio were suspended in March. They are two of the most prolific purveyors of concept trailers, which rely heavily on AI to drive engagement and, in some cases, fool users into believing the videos are authentic. Screen Culture and KH Studio were approached for comment. In a statement, YouTube said: 'Our enforcement decisions, including suspensions from the YouTube partner program, apply to all channels that may be owned or operated by the impacted creator.' Screen Culture has 1.4M subscribers, while its alt account Screen Trailers has 33,000 followers. KH Studio has 724,000 subs, while Royal Trailer boasts 153,000 followers. YouTube's monetization policies state that if creators are borrowing material from others, 'you need to change it significantly to make it your own.' It adds that videos must not be 'duplicative or repetitive' and should not be made for the 'sole purpose of getting views.' Furthermore, YouTube misinformation policies prohibit content that has been technically manipulated or doctored in a way that misleads viewers. Deadline analyzed how Screen Culture is creating trailers that closely imitate official marketing material for franchises like The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Superman, but splices in AI imagery to tease irresistible details about a movie that appeal to their giant fandoms. KH Studio, meanwhile, imagines outlandish versions of major films and series, including a James Bond movie starring Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie, and a Squid Game season with Leonardo DiCaprio. Instead of enforcing copyright on counterfeit commercials, Deadline's investigation revealed that a handful of Hollywood studios, including Warner Bros. Discovery and Sony, claimed ad revenue on Screen Culture trailers. The studios declined to comment. In a statement, SAG-AFTRA disapproved of studios making money out of AI-fueled trailers: 'Monetizing unauthorized, unwanted, and subpar uses of human-centered IP is a race to the bottom. It incentivizes technology companies and short-term gains at the expense of lasting human creative endeavor.'
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
YouTube Takes Further Action Against Fake Movie Trailer Channels After Deadline Investigation
EXCLUSIVE: YouTube has further cracked down on fake movie trailer channels. The video giant has suspended ad revenue on Screen Trailers and Royal Trailer, two alternative accounts run by the creators behind Screen Culture and KH Studio. More from Deadline Legacy Media? UK Pubcasters Balk At Outdated Term & Say "We've Got To Be Phoenixes Rising From The Ashes" YouTube At 20: UK Chief On How Viewing Across The Generations Has Changed & Who She Would Like To See On The Platform 'The Bombing Of Pan Am 103': BBC & Netflix Unveil Trailer For Lockerbie Series Starring Connor Swindells & Patrick J. Adams YouTube's decision to suspend the channels from its partner program follows a Deadline investigation that chronicled the scale and sophistication of fake movie trailers. Screen Culture and KH Studio were suspended in March. They are two of the most prolific purveyors of concept trailers, which rely heavily on AI to drive engagement and, in some cases, fool users into believing the videos are authentic. Screen Culture and KH Studio were approached for comment. In a statement, YouTube said: 'Our enforcement decisions, including suspensions from the YouTube partner program, apply to all channels that may be owned or operated by the impacted creator.' Screen Culture has 1.4M subscribers, while its alt account Screen Trailers has 33,000 followers. KH Studio has 724,000 subs, while Royal Trailer boasts 153,000 followers. YouTube's monetization policies state that if creators are borrowing material from others, 'you need to change it significantly to make it your own.' It adds that videos must not be 'duplicative or repetitive' and should not be made for the 'sole purpose of getting views.' Furthermore, YouTube misinformation policies prohibit content that has been technically manipulated or doctored in a way that misleads viewers. Deadline analyzed how Screen Culture is creating trailers that closely imitate official marketing material for franchises like The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Superman, but splices in AI imagery to tease irresistible details about a movie that appeal to their giant fandoms. KH Studio, meanwhile, imagines outlandish versions of major films and series, including a James Bond movie starring Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie, and a Squid Game season with Leonardo DiCaprio. Instead of enforcing copyright on counterfeit commercials, Deadline's investigation revealed that a handful of Hollywood studios, including Warner Bros. Discovery and Sony, claimed ad revenue on Screen Culture trailers. The studios declined to comment. In a statement, SAG-AFTRA disapproved of studios making money out of AI-fueled trailers: 'Monetizing unauthorized, unwanted, and subpar uses of human-centered IP is a race to the bottom. It incentivizes technology companies and short-term gains at the expense of lasting human creative endeavor.'
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
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YouTube Turns Off Ad Revenue For Fake Movie Trailer Channels After Deadline Investigation
EXCLUSIVE: YouTube has stopped two major fake movie trailer channels from being able to monetize their AI-fueled videos. The Google-owned video-hosting giant has turned off ad revenue on Screen Culture and KH Studio trailers after a Deadline investigation chronicled the scale and sophistication of their output. More from Deadline Inside YouTube's Weird World Of Fake Movie Trailers - And How Studios Are Secretly Cashing In On The AI-Fueled Videos YouTube Unseats Disney Atop Nielsen's February TV Distributor Rankings Good Good Golf Hoists New Trophy With $45M Investment Round; Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions Among Backers Deadline analyzed how Screen Culture is creating trailers that closely immitate official marketing material for franchises like The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Superman, but splices in AI imagery to tease irresistible details about a movie that appeal to their giant fandoms. KH Studio, meanwhile, imagines outlandish versions of major films and series, including a James Bond movie starring Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie, and a Squid Game season with Leonardo DiCaprio . Our deep dive revealed that instead of protecting copyright on these videos, a handful of Hollywood studios, including Warner Bros. Discovery and Sony, are secretly asking YouTube to ensure that the ad revenue from the AI-heavy videos flows in their direction. The studios declined to comment. Now YouTube has suspended Screen Culture and KH Studio from its partner program for violating monetization policies, meaning they can't earn ad revenue from the videos they produce. They can appeal YouTube's decision. YouTube's monetization policies state that if creators are borrowing material from others, 'you need to change it significantly to make it your own.' It adds that vidoes must not be 'duplicative or repetitive' and should not be made for the 'sole purpose of getting views.' Furthermore, YouTube misinformation policies prohibit content that has been technically manipulated or doctored in a way that misleads viewers. Screen Culture has been approached for comment. KH Studio's founder said the intention of the channel is to entertain with 'what if' ideas rather than mislead viewers. 'I've been running KH Studio full-time for over three years now, putting everything into it. It's tough to see it grouped under 'misleading content' in the demonetization decision, when my goal has always been to explore creative possibilities – not to misrepresent real releases,' they added. Deadline asked YouTube a series of questions about how its algorithm boosts fake movie trailers, as well as how Screen Culture vidoes outrank official trailers in search results. YouTube declined to comment. In an interview with Deadline, Screen Culture founder Nikhil P. Chaudhari said he oversees a team of a dozen editors, who create as many as 12 videos a week based on his instructions. Screen Culture's views and subscribers have more than doubled in the past two years to 1.4B and 1.4M respectively. The success has translated into millions of dollars of ad revenue, though India-based Chaudhari was coy about exactly how much he is earning. He said most YouTube users understand that Screen Culture is not stocked with official videos and that people can find the legitimate trailer by searching for the official channel. For those who are fooled by his trailers, Chaudhari said: 'What's the harm?' Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery '1923' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Why Fans Think the Mortal Kombat 2 Trailer Is Real
A seemingly new Mortal Kombat 2 trailer has dropped online, sparking fan speculation about whether the footage from the upcoming film seemingly featuring Karl Urban is real or fake. Originally confirmed in 2022, the film is currently scheduled for a theatrical release on October 24, 2025, four years after the first film premiered in 2021. The sequel will expand the movie universe that is based on the popular fighting video game franchise. It will introduce new fighters like Johnny Cage and Kitana to the fray. So is the Mortal Kombat 2 footage with Karl Urban's Johnny Cage real or fake? When is the official trailer coming out? Here is all you need to know. The Mortal Kombat 2 trailer with Karl Urban is fake. KH Studio, a channel known to post concept trailers, has uploaded the clip. As of this writing, the video has garnered 2k likes and 451.9 million views. You can check out the fake footage below: The footage predominantly uses clips from the first Mortal Kombat movie while various AI-generated shots and footage of Karl Urban from The Boys are sprinkled in between. This fake trailer presents a story of Earthrealm's fighters rising up once again for a new tournament. Accompanying the footage are various AI-generated voices, which also include a synthetic imitation of Karl Urban's voice. Although the above footage is fake, fans could be speculating about its authenticity, given that new photos from the film were recently released. It is currently unknown when the Mortal Kombat 2 trailer will drop. However, the recent release of the set photos could mean that the first trailer or teaser is right around the corner and might premiere at CinemaCon, which will be held from March 31. Alternatively, the first trailer could also drop at San Diego Comic Con later this year. Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad on ComingSoon.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Fake Beekeeper 2 Trailer Sees Jason Statham's AI Return
A recently circulated trailer for has been generating considerable excitement online, featuring reprising the leading role. The narrative appears to delve into the story of operative Adam Clay, who returns to embark on a relentless quest for vengeance. However, a lingering question among fans is whether the trailer is authentic or merely a fan-made AI creation. Without further ado, here is all the information you need regarding the rumored trailer for Jason Statham's The Beekeeper 2. No, The Beekeeper 2 movie trailer featuring Jason Statham is AI-generated and fan-made. The popular YouTube channel, KH Studio, recognized for its fan-made trailers, revealed the aforementioned trailer on Sunday, February 23, 2025. This channel, known for producing conceptual trailers, showcased this latest work featuring Statham returning in the lead role of Adam Kay, AKA the Beekeeper. As of this writing, the video has amassed over 156,000 views and received 1.8K likes. Check out KH Studio's The Beekeeper 2 trailer below: The Beekeeper 2's trailer presents a blend of footage from the first film and AI-generated imagery, offering a novel interpretation of the much-awaited sequel. Moreover, numerous viewers found it challenging to differentiate between reality and the digitally created elements in this clip, as the makers used an AI voiceover of Jason Statham to mimic and make it look real. Nevertheless, it is important to note that KH Studio's The Beekeeper 2 trailer is not real. The Beekeeper 2 has not yet been officially confirmed. However, reports suggest that it is in development. Earlier, The Beekeeper was released in theaters on January 12, 2024, and achieved global box office success. While a sequel is much expected, the makers haven't yet shared any announcements on the same. However, director David Ayer did address the possibility of The Beekeeper 2 in an earlier interview. Speaking to Inverse, Ayer shared, We cracked the door a little bit into the Beekeeper world, and I would love to learn more about them. I'm extremely curious: Where do they come from? Who are they? How do they operate? What happened in the system? Did it break? Did the Beekeepers break? Do we have to fix the Beekeepers? Who fixes the Beekeepers when the Beekeepers need fixing?' The filmmaker added, 'It's just an amazing mythology. There's so much room to explore.' While the sequel hasn't been officially greenlit yet, it is anticipated that if The Beekeeper 2 is indeed announced in the future, Jason Statham will return for his iconic role. The post Fake Beekeeper 2 Trailer Sees Jason Statham's AI Return appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
