An AI Biopic? No, Thank You!
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 6:00PM 
Warner has released a proof of concept image showing what the animation will look like.
With the SAG strike over and a new three-year contract in sight for actors, it felt like we could all breathe a sigh of relief over the current Hollywood AI takeover. Not forever, but a temporary reprieve nevertheless. Well, guess what? There's no rest for the cinephile, for a new nightmare is upon us. The Warner Music Group has partnered with the Edith Piaf estate to create an AI-based biopic, running for 90 minutes and mixing archival future with animation. Over it all, a feat of technological necromancy will have the legendary French singer narrate her own story or the corporate-approved facsimile of it.
The execs behind the travesty speak of authenticity, but I only see mercenary intent. It's anti-art, sickening in the worst way…