Eli Roth Confirms ‘Ice Cream Man’ Contains Generative AI: ‘I Misspoke’
"AI was used in a very small portion of a few scenes in the film," the director reveals The post Eli Roth Confirms ‘Ice Cream Man’ Contains Generative AI: ‘I Misspoke’ appeared first on TheWrap .
Eli Roth, the director behind the horror film “Ice Cream Man,” has confirmed that artificial intelligence was used during the production of the movie. Initially, Roth claimed that the animational style featured in the film, reminiscent of Fleischer Studios’ cartoons, was created by himself and a team of animators. He detailed his process in a recent interview, stating that he had drawn the frames and worked with artists to give the animation an old-timey, jittery feel.
However, rumors surfaced that the film credits Dark Half, an AI VFX firm, responsible for the animation. Responding to these claims, Roth told Polygon in a separate statement that he "misspoke" and confirmed the use of AI in a small portion of the film. The exact scenes and extent of AI usage remain undisclosed. The debate surrounding AI in filmmaking continues, with some directors embracing the technology while others, like Guillermo del Toro, remain committed to avoiding it. “Ice Cream Man” is set to release in U.S. theaters on Friday, August 7th.
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