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Luca Guadagnino’s Nearly Finished Sam Altman Movie ‘Artificial’ Dropped by Amazon After OpenAI Partnership

Neon has acquired the distribution rights to 'Artificial,' a nearly completed film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Amazon MGM Studios previously dropped the project after investing $50 billion in OpenAI. The film is directed by Luca Guadagnino and stars Andrew Garfield.

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Neon has officially acquired the film after it was dropped by Amazon and passed over by other studios.

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  1. Neon Acquires Sam Altman Biopic 'Artificial' After Amazon Exit

    Neon has acquired the distribution rights to 'Artificial,' a nearly completed film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Amazon MGM Studios previously dropped the project after investing $50 billion in OpenAI. The film is directed by Luca Guadagnino and stars Andrew Garfield.

    What's confirmed:

    • Neon acquired the film Artificial.
    • Amazon MGM Studios dropped the project after a $50 billion investment in OpenAI.
    • Luca Guadagnino directed the movie.
    • Andrew Garfield stars in the film.
    • Amazon stated the film would "be better served if it were released by a different studio."

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Mubi was circling the project before Neon's acquisition.
    • Focus passed on the project.
    confidence 100%

  2. Amazon MGM Drops Sam Altman Biopic Artificial Following OpenAI Deal

    Amazon MGM Studios will not release Artificial, a nearly completed film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The movie stars Andrew Garfield and is currently being shopped to other studios. This decision follows a partnership and a $50 billion investment from Amazon into OpenAI.

    What's confirmed:

    • Amazon MGM Studios dropped the movie Artificial.
    • Artificial is a biopic about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman starring Andrew Garfield.
    • Amazon recently entered a partnership with OpenAI.
    • Amazon stated the film would be better served if released by a different studio.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Amazon invested $50 billion in OpenAI.
    • Other studios are reluctant to acquire the film.
    • The movie focuses on a dramatic leadership shakeup.
    confidence 90%

  3. Amazon MGM Studios Drops Luca Guadagnino's Sam Altman Film

    Amazon MGM Studios will not release the film Artificial. The movie stars Andrew Garfield as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The project was nearly finished before the studio exited.

    What's confirmed:

    • Amazon MGM Studios dropped the film Artificial.
    • Andrew Garfield stars as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in the movie.
    • Luca Guadagnino directed the film.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The film features Cooper Koch.
    • The movie portrays Sam Altman in a negative light.
    confidence 100%

  4. Amazon MGM Studios Drops Luca Guadagnino's Sam Altman Film 'Artificial'

    Amazon MGM Studios has exited the nearly finished film 'Artificial' directed by Luca Guadagnino. The movie stars Andrew Garfield as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The decision follows a $50 billion partnership between Amazon and OpenAI.

    What's confirmed:

    • Amazon MGM Studios dropped the film Artificial.
    • Luca Guadagnino directed the movie.
    • Andrew Garfield stars as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
    • The film is nearly finished and in post-production.
    • Amazon signed a $50 billion deal with OpenAI.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The movie was dropped because it makes tech billionaires look bad.
    • Amazon cited that the film would be a better fit elsewhere.
    confidence 95%