Vidu, Sora, and the Rise of Generative AI in Hollywood Animation
Vidu Partners with Aura Productions for GenAI Anime Series
A Chinese text-to-video generation start-up, Vidu, which operates on a Sora-like AI model developed by ShengShu Technology, has made headlines by signing a deal with US animation studio Aura Productions. This partnership will lead to the creation of a 50-episode anime series generated through artificial intelligence (AI), aiming for a release on mainstream global social media platforms by 2025.
Significance of the Partnership
- Vidu's capabilities include generating high-quality videos in just 10 seconds.
- The series aims to blend Asian anime elements with Hollywood creativity to resonate with young North American audiences.
As Chinese video-generation models gain traction, this deal is a significant milestone for Hollywood as it embraces generative AI technologies. The debut trailer for this anime series is expected to be released globally soon.
Future of Animation and Generative AI
Luo Yihang, CEO of ShengShu, emphasized that this collaboration marks a turning point in anime production, pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved with GenAI. The entertainment industry is bracing for substantial transformations, with predictions indicating that around 204,000 jobs in film, gaming, and music could be disrupted by generative AI by 2026.
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