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Wiredtechnology21 days ago
A24 Announces Research Partnership With Google DeepMind
A24 entered a $75 million research partnership with Google DeepMind to develop filmmaking tools. The studio said the collaboration aims to give artists input on new technology. Fans expressed criticism online after the announcement.
ai22 days ago
Google to Invest in A24 as Part of AI Research Partnership
Google will provide funding to independent film studio A24 under a new agreement focused on artificial intelligence research. The partnership will explore how AI tools can be applied to film production and distribution processes.
vulture.comworld22 days ago
Amazon Drops Luca Guadagnino Film Project on Sam Altman
Amazon has dropped director Luca Guadagnino's film "Artificial," which stars Andrew Garfield as OpenAI founder Sam Altman. Netflix, A24 and Focus Features declined to pursue the project after the decision. Mubi and Neon have expressed interest in acquiring it.
The Vergeai23 days agoUpdated
Google Invests About $75 Million in A24 for AI Movie Tools
Google DeepMind and A24 announced a research partnership to develop new AI tools for film production and distribution. Google is investing around $75 million in the studio as part of the multiyear, non-exclusive deal.
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theverge.comworld23 days ago
Google to Invest $75 Million in A24 for AI Movie Tools
Google will invest $75 million in independent studio A24 under a new research partnership. The companies plan to develop AI tools for film production and distribution.
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Los Angeles Timesbusiness42 days ago
Backrooms Hits $100M Domestic in Six Days but Slows in Third Weekend as A24’s Biggest Opener
A24’s horror film Backrooms reached $100 million at the domestic box office on Wednesday after six days in release. The movie opened with $81.5 million in the U.S. and Canada.
nypost.comworld43 days ago
A24 Acquires ‘Backrooms’ and Sequel Rights from 20-Year-Old YouTube Creator for Reported $81.4M Opening
The 20-year-old director’s debut horror film and Curry Barker’s “Obsession” drove strong youth attendance and helped push May box office above $1 billion for the first time since 2019.
thewrap.combusiness45 days ago
Backrooms Opens to $81.4 Million Domestically for A24
The film earned $81.4 million in its first weekend in the United States and $118 million worldwide. It was made on a $10 million budget and set multiple records for the studio.
variety.comworld47 days ago
Horror Film Based on YouTube Series Sets A24 Preview Record
A new horror movie adapted from a YouTube series grossed $10.4 million in Thursday previews, exceeding the studio's prior record. The film is positioned to surpass the second-weekend performance of a current Star Wars release.
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flipboard.comai49 days ago
20-Year-Old Director Adapts Backrooms Internet Story Into A24 Film
Kane Parsons began expanding the Backrooms concept from a 2019 4chan post into YouTube videos in 2022. The project has now become an A24 feature film scheduled for wide release in late May 2026.
prnewswire.combusiness51 days ago
Vancouver Expands Creative Technology Sector With Government and Industry Support
Vancouver's visual effects and animation industry has grown through coordinated efforts by companies and multiple levels of Canadian government. The city now hosts more than 100 VFX and animation firms and attracts projects such as an upcoming A24 film and Disney Animation work.
Euronewsworld51 days ago
A24 to Release Film Adaptation of Internet Horror Series Backrooms
The studio acquired the project from a 20-year-old YouTuber whose web series popularized the concept. The film stars Renate Reinsve and Chiwetel Ejiofor and is scheduled for release in several European countries at the end of May.