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Hollywood Studios Brace for AI Contract Negotiations

10/13/2025

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Hollywood studios are preparing for contract negotiations with unions over AI issues, ahead of the debut of synthetic actress Tilly Norwood.
Experts Jonathan Handel and Mishawn Nolan, panelists, discussed digital scanning and copyright concerns on a panel.
They noted challenges using unproduced screenplays to train AI and the implications for production.
The legal landscape is shifting rapidly, creating uncertainty about traditional practices and contract terms.

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Hollywood studios are preparing for contract negotiations with unions over AI issues, ahead of the debut of synthetic actress Tilly Norwood.
Experts Jonathan Handel and Mishawn Nolan, panelists, discussed digital scanning and copyright concerns on a panel.
They noted challenges using unproduced screenplays to train AI and the implications for production.
The legal landscape is shifting rapidly, creating uncertainty about traditional practices and contract terms.