Brian Koo, the grandson of LG Group’s founder, and Cecilia Shen of Utopai Studios have formed a 50-50 joint venture called Utopai East with investment firm Stock Farm Road. The partnership will build AI infrastructure for movie and TV production, co‑produce Korean content, and expand Korean intellectual property to international audiences. While the venture aims to lower costs and boost efficiency, its leaders stress that AI will augment, not replace, human creators. The first AI‑enhanced project is slated for release next year. Read more →

Abubakar Salim, known for his roles in House of the Dragon and Raised By Wolves, has released his second video game, Dead Take. The psychological‑thriller set in a Hollywood mansion uses escape‑room puzzles and full‑motion video to explore industry corruption, exploitation, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence. Salim’s own concerns about AI misuse of actors’ likenesses are woven into the gameplay, which pits a struggling actor against a powerful director in a narrative that mirrors real‑world scandals. The game aims to expose Hollywood’s darker side while showcasing innovative interactive storytelling. Read more →