AI

Paramount’s Controversial Use of AI for Novocaine Promo Raises Concerns About the Future of Voice Acting

By Ashley Bryant. Published on: March 10, 2025

In a move that has sparked significant backlash within the entertainment industry, Paramount Pictures has opted to use artificial intelligence (AI) to voice the promotional trailer for their upcoming film Novocaine. Instead of enlisting professional voice actors to narrate the trailer, the studio chose to rely on a generative AI system, leading to a wave […]

The Oscars AI Controversy: How “The Brutalist” and “Emilia Pérez” Add Fuel to Hollywood’s Debate, with a Spotlight on Voiceover

By Ashley Bryant. Published on: March 3, 2025

A rising debate about artificial intelligence in Hollywood has intensified around two highly publicized developments. On one hand, the Oscars have faced mounting pressure to clarify where AI-generated content fits within their awards criteria, a question some see as central to the future of filmmaking. On the other, a pair of upcoming projects—The Brutalist, directed […]

James Cameron to Open Avatar 3 With Anti-AI Disclaimer: The Director’s Stance on Generative Tech and Its Effects on Voiceover

By Danielle Famble. Published on: February 26, 2025

James Cameron, the visionary director behind the Avatar franchise, has consistently pioneered new frontiers in film technology. His résumé includes pushing the boundaries of 3D camera work, pioneering motion-capture innovations, and orchestrating some of the industry’s most ambitious visual effects. Now, in an era marked by the rapid ascent of artificial intelligence, Cameron reportedly intends […]

Netflix Sparks Controversy With AI-Generated Voice of Gabby Petito in New Documentary

By Danielle Famble. Published on: February 21, 2025

A new Netflix documentary has ignited debate and concern around the use of artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry after it was revealed that the production team employed AI to recreate the voice of Gabby Petito. Petito’s story captured national attention in 2021 when she disappeared during a cross-country trip with her then-fiancé, Brian Laundrie, […]

Hank Azaria Discusses the Future of Voice Acting and AI

By Danielle Famble. Published on: February 8, 2025

As artificial intelligence continues to make strides in various industries, voice acting is one area where the technology’s impact is being increasingly discussed. Hank Azaria, the acclaimed actor behind numerous iconic characters on The Simpsons, recently shared his thoughts on the potential for AI to replace human voice actors. Over his nearly four-decade-long career, Azaria […]

Sylvester Stallone’s French Voice Actor Cloned with AI: Family Pushes Back

By Danielle Famble. Published on: January 23, 2025

The use of artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry has sparked another debate, this time involving the late Alain Dorval, the French voice of Sylvester Stallone. The announcement that his voice was cloned using AI for the film Armor has drawn criticism from his daughter, Aurore Bergé, who is also France’s Minister for Sexual Equality. […]