From Futurism · Frank Landymore · · 50s
AI Movie Slop Costs $1.5M
Director claims AI saved $10m on $1.5m Christmas movie.
In brief
Director claims AI saved $10m on $1.5m Christmas movie. Director Tom Walsh says AI generated 'Merry the Christmas Witch' for $1.5m after initially estimating $80m cost. Originally reported by Futurism.
AI Christmas Movie
TW3 Entertainment made a $1.5 million AI-generated Christmas film called 'Merry the Christmas Witch'.
Director's Cost Claim
Tom Walsh, CEO of TW3 Entertainment, said the movie would cost $80 million without AI.
AI Production Method
Walsh used AI voice synthesizers and video generators for most of the film's content.
Human Role in AI
Walsh hired actors to record scripts but replaced performances with AI voices.
Director's Critique
Walsh said AI production quality depends on human staff skill and timing.
What it means
Director Tom Walsh says AI generated 'Merry the Christmas Witch' for $1.5m after initially estimating $80m cost.
