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China film studio offers acting experiences to combat AI-driven recession

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Hengdian World Studios in China is offering tourists the chance to act in short dramas for approximately $30 per person. This initiative aims to boost attendance and revenue amidst a recessionary environment influenced by artificial intelligence in the TV production industry. The studio, previously a major attraction for fans of Chinese dramas, is now pivoting to an experience-based model, allowing visitors to participate directly in acting and production. AI

IMPACT Film studios may explore experience-based tourism as a revenue stream to offset AI's impact on traditional production.

RANK_REASON The article describes a business strategy by a film studio to adapt to market changes, rather than a core AI development or release.

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China film studio offers acting experiences to combat AI-driven recession

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fran Lu ·

    China film studio lets tourists act in short dramas for US$30 to fight low attendance

    China’s Hengdian World Studios, the world’s largest film and TV studio, is now offering tourists the chance to shoot their own short dramas for about 200 yuan (US$30) per person, as a response to the recession caused by artificial intelligence. Previously, tourists flocked to Hen…

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