Adam Shankman Denies AI Use in RuPaul's 'Stop That Train,' Says Film Was Entirely Human-Made
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· 2 sourcesDirector Adam Shankman has denied claims that his upcoming film *Stop That Train*, starring RuPaul Charles, used generative AI in its production. In an Instagram post, Shankman stated that every shot was created by human artists and that hundreds of VFX artists worked on the film, according to Variety. Deadline reported that Shankman urged fans to support the paid creative talent behind the film, which is set for a Pride Month release on June 12. The denial follows social-media chatter over the weekend accusing the filmmakers of relying on generative AI.
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Summary
Director Adam Shankman has publicly denied claims that the film "Stop That Train" starring RuPaul Charles used generative AI in its production. In an Instagram post, Shankman stated that every shot was created by human artists, that hundreds of VFX artists worked on the film, and that no AI was used in any capacity. The denial comes after social-media chatter over the weekend accused the filmmakers of relying on generative AI.
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· 4 pulledEvery shot in 'Stop! That! Train!' was made by human hands!
There are a sum total of ZERO shots conceived by AI in the movie.
We employed hundreds of VFX artists who all killed themselves getting this out for release and not one job was taken out of human hands.
The movie is a fully human made piece of joy and laughter.
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