Streamers/Studios AI Ramp

Netflix confirms InterPositive acquisition, Sarandos details reshoot savings and warns of 70% engagement drop on fully AI content. A24-Google deal, Lionsgate-Runway, and many indie AI productions. AI consistency bottleneck persists. Eli Roth admission deepens hypocrisy debate; new analysis shows erosion of trust in all practical effects. Magic Engine launches with Debbi Berlin. James Gray offers authenticity counterpoint. Foundry launches Griptape Enterprise for professional VFX AI pipelines. Jurassic World loses second straight director over AI stance clash with Spielberg, signaling AI as litmus test for creative roles. AI stigma intensifies as 'scarlet letter' – even minor AI use triggers backlash.