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  1. RESEARCH · Forbes — Innovation English(EN) ·

    ‘Obsession,’ Now Going Viral, Just Set A 17-Year Box Office Record

    The horror film 'Obsession' has achieved a significant box office milestone, becoming the cheapest movie to top the charts in 17 years. Despite a modest budget of $750,000, the film has garnered $27 million worldwide, drawing comparisons to the viral success of 'Paranormal Activity' from 2009. This achievement has led to praise for star Inde Navarrette's performance and has positioned 'Obsession' as a major horror hit of the year, with potential for award season recognition. AI

    ‘Obsession,’ Now Going Viral, Just Set A 17-Year Box Office Record

    IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operators; this is a film industry success story.

  2. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) · · [6 sources]

    Cannes 2026 Takeaways: Hollywood Stayed Home, AI Came Out of the Closet and ‘Club Kid’ Director Jordan Firstman Made a $17 Million Splash # Variety # MarketsFes

    Filmmakers at the Cannes Film Festival are increasingly accepting and integrating AI into their work, despite initial controversy. Stars like Demi Moore are advocating for collaboration with AI, viewing it as an inevitable tool that can lower production costs and enable ambitious projects. While some express concerns about AI's potential to devalue creative work and lead to job losses, the industry is moving towards embracing AI-assisted workflows and protecting intellectual property. AI

    Cannes 2026 Takeaways: Hollywood Stayed Home, AI Came Out of the Closet and ‘Club Kid’ Director Jordan Firstman Made a $17 Million Splash # Variety # MarketsFes

    IMPACT Filmmakers are increasingly integrating AI into production, signaling a shift towards AI-assisted workflows and potential cost efficiencies in the entertainment industry.