AMC Theatres Blocks AI Short Film From Screening in Pre-Show Advertising

In brief

• AMC Theatres has backed out of screening “Thanksgiving Day,” an award-winning AI generated short film.
• The film’s distributor, Screenvision Media, announced the two-week national theatrical run as a prize without confirming participation from exhibitors.
• The backlash lands as Hollywood strengthens its war over AI, with a new industry coalition, A-list stars racing to trademark their own likenesses