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AI Movie Dropped by Amazon
A major Hollywood drama unfolds as Amazon MGM Studios pulls out of releasing the highly anticipated AI thriller “Artificial,” starring Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman — despite the film already being shot. With Netflix and Focus Features also passing, the decision reportedly came from top exec Mike Hopkins, who praised director Luca Guadagnino but felt another studio might better serve the film. Timing adds intrigue: Amazon just inked a $50B deal with OpenAI — raising eyebrows about whether the studio’s retreat is coincidence or corporate caution. Test screenings had mixed reactions, especially…
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