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Lord of the Rings film to use AI for actor de-aging

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Andy Serkis plans to use AI for de-aging actors in the upcoming film "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum." This marks a potentially less controversial application of AI in filmmaking compared to its use in creating digital actors or generating visual effects. Serkis's approach is compared to the de-aging techniques used for Harrison Ford in "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," suggesting a focus on enhancing existing performances rather than replacing them. The article also notes that AI has a history in Hollywood, citing Peter Jackson's use of AI for crowd generation in the original "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. AI

IMPACT Suggests a less controversial application of AI in filmmaking, focusing on de-aging actors rather than replacing them.

RANK_REASON Article discusses the application of AI in filmmaking, specifically de-aging, and argues for its acceptance in this context, rather than reporting on a new release or significant industry event.

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Lord of the Rings film to use AI for actor de-aging

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    LOTR: The Hunt for Gollum’s AI Use Shouldn’t Be Controversial https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.comi ngsoon.net/movies/features/2161515-lotr-hunt-for-gollum-ai

    LOTR: The Hunt for Gollum’s AI Use Shouldn’t Be Controversial https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.comi ngsoon.net/movies/features/2161515-lotr-hunt-for-gollum-ai-use-not-an-issue

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