Jorge R. Gutierrez Drops Amazon-Backed AI Animated Project After Creative Community Backlash
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Dade Hayes
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Summary
Filmmaker Jorge R. Gutierrez, creator of The Book of Life and Maya and the Three, has withdrawn from an AI-driven animated project called Punky Duck that was greenlit by Amazon Prime Video's creator fund. The decision came after significant backlash from the creative community, including peers and fans, who criticized the use of AI in animation. Gutierrez announced the move on social media, stating his intent was to showcase artists but acknowledging the controversy.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI will not be making a Punky Duck series.
Actions speak louder than words.
My intent was to showcase artists, both new and seasoned, both inside and outside the studios, driving this ne
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