Runway Partners with Lionsgate to Lead AI Innovation in Filmmaking

According to runwayml.com, Runway and Lionsgate have announced a groundbreaking partnership that aims to revolutionize the filmmaking industry using artificial intelligence (AI).

Developing innovative AI models

The collaboration will focus on developing and training new AI models tailored to Lionsgate’s extensive proprietary catalog. The initiative is designed to help Lionsgate Studios, filmmakers, directors and other creative professionals improve their work by creating cinematic video content. They can then refine their videos using Runway’s suite of controllable tools.

Michael Burns, Lionsgate’s vice president of production, emphasized the importance of this partnership, saying, “Runway is a best-in-class partner with the vision to help us develop cutting-edge, capital-efficient content creation opportunities using AI. Several of our filmmakers are already excited about the potential applications for their pre-production and post-production processes. We see AI as a valuable tool to augment, enhance and complement our current operations.”

Empower your creative capabilities with advanced tools

Runway co-founder and CEO Cristobal Valenzuela expressed his passion for the collaboration, saying, “We are committed to providing artists, creators, and studios with the best, most powerful tools to power their workflows and bring their stories to life. The history of art is the history of technology, and these new models are part of our ongoing commitment to building innovative mediums for artistic and creative expression. The best stories have yet to be told.”

Valenzuela also highlighted Lionsgate’s incredible creative team and vision for incorporating AI into their work. “Lionsgate has an incredible creative team and a clear vision of how AI can help them in their work,” he added. “We’re excited to help them bring their ideas to life.”

Future Prospects and Expansion

As Runway continues to collaborate with Lionsgate and other studios, the company is exploring ways to license or provide these AI models as templates for individual creators interested in developing and training their own models. This initiative could democratize access to advanced AI tools, allowing a wider range of creators to leverage AI in their projects.

For companies interested in fine-tuning and custom models, please visit Runway’s Enterprise page for more information.

About Lionsgate

Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) is a global entertainment company known for operating world-class film and television studios and the STARZ premium global subscription platform. The company boasts a diverse portfolio of entertainment content supported by a library of over 20,000 titles and a collection of iconic film and television franchises.

About Lionsgate Studios

Lionsgate Studios (NASDAQ: LION) is one of the leading independent, publicly traded content companies, combining diverse film and television production and distribution businesses with a portfolio of valuable, world-class brands and franchises. Driven by an entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the studio has become synonymous with bold, original, and relatable entertainment for audiences around the world.

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