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Hypebeast
5 days ago
- Business
- Hypebeast
Lionsgate Explores AI for Content Adaptation and Production Efficiency
Summary Lionsgateis actively exploring artificial intelligence, specifically through a partnership withAIstartup Runway, to adapt existing content and streamline production, a move that could reshape how films are created and distributed. The studio inked a deal with AI startup Runway last September, marking Runway's first pact with a Hollywood studio. Michael Burns, Lionsgate's vice chairman, revealed toNew York Magazinethat the studio is experimenting with various AI applications. One significant potential use involves repackaging the studio's extensive library, allowing for adjustments in tone, format, and even rating. This could enable the creation of softer, kid-friendly cuts or even convert live-action films into animated versions. Burns stated that a live-action film could be transformed into a PG-13 anime version in just three hours. Burns notes that with the help of AI, the filmmaker can take their signature action franchises likeJohn Wickand theHunger Gamesand 'Now we can say, 'Do it in anime, make it PG-13.' Three hours later, I'll have the movie.' While the executive reiterates that actors will still be paid, this move means that ' I can do that, and now I can resell it.' Furthermore, AI could offer substantial cost savings in production. Burns cited an example where a complex shot involving '10,000 soldiers on a hillside with a bunch of horses in a snowstorm' could be generated by AI for approximately $10,000, avoiding a multi-million dollar shoot. This strategic integration of AI aims to enable the production of movies and television shows that would otherwise be financially unfeasible.
Geek Tyrant
6 days ago
- Business
- Geek Tyrant
Lionsgate Head Says AI Can Recut Films for Kids, Create Anime Adaptations, and Save Millions... In Just Hours — GeekTyrant
In a recent interview with New York Magazine, Lionsgate vice chairman Michael Burns opened up on how the studio is starting to experiment with AI, and if what he's saying holds up, it's a glimpse into a very weird (and very real) future for filmmaking. Last September, Lionsgate inked a deal with AI startup Runway, the same company behind several high-profile generative video tools, making it the first major Hollywood studio to partner directly with the tech firm. Burns says the goal is simple: 'make movies and television shows we'd otherwise never make.' 'We can't make it for $100 million, but we'd make it for $50 million because of AI,' he explained. 'We're banging around the art of the possible. Let's try some stuff, see what sticks.' And what 'sticks' could mean anything, from lowering costs to transforming entire franchises for entirely different audiences. Some of the more interesting examples is taking a gritty, R-rated film and repackaging it for kids and turning a film into an anime. 'Now we can say, 'Do it in anime, make it PG-13.' Three hours later, I'll have the movie,' Burns said. 'But I can do that, and now I can resell it.' A full reworking of a major film, adjusted in tone, format, and rating, done in mere hours with AI. It's not just science fiction anymore, this is now a business model. Lionsgate, which holds the rights to massive properties like John Wick and The Hunger Games , now has the option to rework its library for different audiences with just a few tweaks. New York Magazine noted, 'With a library as large as Lionsgate's, they could use Runway to repackage and resell what the studio already owned.' Burns even cited a more grounded, behind-the-scenes example of how this could impact production: 'We have this movie we're trying to decide whether to green-light. There's a 10-second shot — 10,000 soldiers on a hillside with a bunch of horses in a snowstorm.' In the past, shooting that scene would cost millions and take days. Now? AI could generate the shot for about $10,000. Of course, Burns did clarify that AI doesn't erase everyone from the picture. 'I still have to pay the actors and all other rights participants,' he said. 'But I can do that.' So while the creative implications are still a giant question mark, the business play is clea… faster production, lower costs, and endless remix potential. What comes next? We're all about to find out. This is wild, but its the future. The ball is rolling and there's no stopping it.
Toronto Sun
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Woodbine's 70th thoroughbred racing season ready to get off and running
Thoroughbred's train early morning training at Woodbine Racetrack in preparation for opening day on Saturday. Michael Burns Photo With all the logistics having been worked out, it's now time for the horses to begin the show at Woodbine. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The track's 70th thoroughbred racing season begins with a nine-race card on Saturday after the track and horsemen agreed in late March to a new two-year agreement which will see an additional $5.7 million in purse money distributed over 128 days, just one day less than what was run previously. This agreement ended a months-long stalemate but the industry still faces challenges. Adding to issues the sport has faced over the past several years — such as dwindling horse population and the competition from sports betting — is the effect the Canada-U.S. tariff war could have on the horse racing industry. But those issues haven't stopped the show entirely and local fans are in for some entertainment between now and mid-December. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. There are two significant changes to the stakes calendar. The E.P. Taylor Stakes will be run on the King's Plate undercard and is now a Breeders' Cup Challenge qualifier for the Filly and Mare Turf. Also, the Canadian International is back after a one-year absence. Leading the jockey colony is Sahin Civaci. The Vancouver native won 170 races in 2024 for his first Woodbine riding title and first Sovereign Award. He was followed by Rafael Hernandez with 140. They will be joined by Patrick Husbands, Fraser Aebly and Sofia Vives, who was named Canada's outstanding apprentice jockey on Thursday. Fans also are looking forward to the returns of two riders from serious injuries. Pietro Moran, the 19-year-old son of fellow rider David Moran was enjoying a very good campaign before a spill in the final race on Prince of Wales day at Fort Erie ended it. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Emma-Jayne Wilson, who became the career leading money-earner amongst North American female jockeys last year, is recovering from an injury suffered on Oct. 25 when her mount suffered cardiac arrest, sending her crashing into the rail resulting in severe neck and pelvic injuries. Mark Casse again will have a strong local contingent, looking for his 17th Woodbine training title. He will be prominent on Kentucky Derby weekend as well. He looks to win the Kentucky Oaks with La Cara on May 2 and a day later, will enter Sandman in the Run for the Roses itself. Both runners are among the top contenders in their races. Kevin Attard, who won the King's Plate with Caitlinhergrtness and later in the year had the biggest win of his career when Moira won the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf, will hold a strong hand, as will veterans Martin Drexler, Josie Carroll and Bob Tiller. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Tiller's stable star Patches O'Houlihan was named Canada's 2024 horse of the year on Thursday. 'You always want to set the bar higher and chase those big wins,' Attard, who was honoured Thursday with his first Sovereign Award as Canada's outstanding trainer, told Woodbine Entertainment. 'Whether it's young horses just starting out or others that are a year older and a year wiser, there's always a feeling of excitement whenever you walk into a barn.' Saturday's card features the $125,000 Star Shoot Stakes for three-year-old fillies at six furlongs. The boys get their first turn in the $125,000 Woodstock Stakes on Sunday. The racing schedule adds Fridays on May 3 and Thursdays on May 16. The meet concludes on Dec. 14. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Read More Major Local Race Days (At Woodbine, Woodbine Mohawk Park and Fort Erie) May 31 – Four stakes with the Eclipse, Jacques Cartier, Royal North and Belle Mahone all being decided. June 14 – The $1 million North America Cup heads a spectacular card at Woodbine Mohawk Park. June 28 – The road to the Woodbine Oaks and King's Plate ramps up with the Selene and Marine Stakes as part of a five-stake festival. July 20 – The Woodbine Oaks and Plate Trial Stakes are joined by the Canadian and Connaught Cup Stakes. Aug. 16 – The 166th running of the King's Plate will be joined by the E.P. Taylor Stakes which has been added to the Breeders' Cup Challenge schedule. Four other stakes will fill the stacked card. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Aug. 30 – The Canadian Pacing Derby and Maple Leaf Trot kick Mohawk's Grand Circuit month into high gear. Sept. 9 – The Prince of Wales Stakes continues the triple crown series at Fort Erie. Sept. 13 – The $1 million Rogers Woodbine Mile, the Summer Stakes and the Natalma Stakes will all guarantee its winners a Breeders' Cup spot. Two other stakes are scheduled. Sept. 20 – Canada's richest night of horse racing features two $1 million races, the Mohawk Million and Metro Pace amongst five classics. Sept. 28 – The Breeders' Stakes concludes the Canadian triple crown series. Oct. 4 – The $750,000 Canadian International is back with the Nearctic and Dance Smartly Stakes supporting this fall turf festival. Oct. 24-25 – The $7 million (U.S.) Breeders' Crown, harness racing's championships, come to Mohawk for the first time since 2022. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. (Announced Thursday) Horse of the Year: Patches O'Houlihan Two-year-old male: He's Not Joking Two-year-old female: Nitrogen Three-year-old male: Dresden Row Three-year-old female: Caitlinhergrtness Older male: Paramount Prince Older female: Fashionably Fab Top turf male: Filo Di Arianna Top turf female: Full Count Felicia Male Sprinter: Patches O'Houlihan Female Sprinter: Play The Music Apprentice Jockey: Sofia Vives Jockey: Sahin Civaci Trainer: Kevin Attard Broodmare: Platinum Steel Breeder: Adena Springs Owner: Gary Barber Special Sovereign Award: Emma-Jayne Wilson Special Sovereign Award: Moira E.P. Taylor Award of Merit: Roger Attfield Writing: Mike McIntyre Photograph: Mary Jane Sibbitt Digital Media/Broadcast: Horse Racing Alberta Groom: Victor James Off-track Worker: Ian Dick Ontario Toronto Maple Leafs Canada Toronto & GTA Diet & Fitness
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect arrested following pursuit through Cherokee County
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — A pursuit in southeast Kansas ends with one arrest, and another in custody. According to a press release by the Galena, Kansas Police Department, shortly before 10:00 p.m. on Monday, officers tried to stop a car for speeding on Main Street. That's when they say the driver sped away and the chase began. Kansas Highway Patrol troopers, along with Cherokee County Sheriff's deputies say they were able to stop the car using tire deflation devices, known as stop sticks. Man arrested after armed robbery in Newton County Suspect arrested following pursuit through Cherokee County Joplin dentist files motion to dismiss hit-and-run charges Robert Morris surrenders to Oklahoma authorities in child sex abuse case The driver of the vehicle (a 2002 Pontiac Bonneville), Michael Burns, was arrested and charged with fleeing and eluding law enforcement, reckless driving, possession of stimulants, possession of drug paraphernalia, and ignition interlock violation. The passenger, Destiney Boyd, was also taken into custody on an outstanding warrant. Both were taken to the Cherokee County Jail awaiting the filing of formal charges. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
