AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI in Film & Production: Amazon MGM’s “AI on The Lot” pitch focused on creators using GenAI tools via Amazon’s GenAI Creators’ Fund and Project Nara, aiming to keep control in-house while speeding animation workflows. Live-Action AI Short: Cafe Group and KamikAI co-produced a 195–210 second “live-action” AI short based on Poupelle of Chimney Town, premiering June 10 at SSFF & Asia. Horror Box Office Shock: Backrooms (A24) roared to an $81.5M North America debut and $118M worldwide, while Obsession continues to overperform on a tiny budget. Release Date Shuffle: YRF’s Alpha moved up a week, from July 10 to July 3. Festival & Screenings: Sydney Film Festival added eight Cannes titles to its 2026 lineup. Exhibitor Upgrades: SM Cinema reopened IMAX sites with IMAX with Laser across the Philippines. Streaming Push: Prime Video added 71 movies for June, with curated picks highlighted. Local Industry Support: Azerbaijan’s ARKA opened applications for a state-supported film project competition. Security Alert: Melbourne International Film Festival is investigating a hack of its ticketing partner that exposed customer contact details.
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