Adrian JohnsonTLDR:
- Tyler Perry halts $800m studio expansion after being shocked by AI capabilities.
- He saw demonstrations of OpenAI’s video generator, Sora, and decided to pause his plans indefinitely.
In a recent interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Tyler Perry revealed that he has halted an $800 million expansion of his Atlanta studio complex after being astonished by the capabilities of OpenAI’s video generator, Sora. The AI tool, which was launched on February 15th, has the ability to produce realistic footage in response to simple text prompts, eliminating the need for location shoots and physical sets.
Perry expressed his concerns about the impact of AI on jobs in the film industry, noting that the advancements presented by Sora could lead to job losses for actors, editors, sound specialists, and transportation crew. He highlighted the importance of a collective effort within the industry to address these challenges and protect jobs in the face of rapid technological changes.
Despite using AI in recent films to age his face and streamline makeup processes, Perry emphasized the need for a comprehensive industry approach to navigate the evolving landscape of AI in filmmaking. The pause in the studio expansion serves as a reflection of the profound impact that AI advancements are having on traditional filmmaking practices and job roles.
