{
  "id": 13197779,
  "title": "The film \"Gods Don't Give Gifts\" was made entirely with artificial intelligence and is released in theaters in December",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/the-film-gods-dont-give-gifts-was-made-entirely-with-artificial",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-09T20:16:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/hacksgr/the-film-gods-dont-give-gifts-was-made-entirely-with-artificial-intelligence-and-is-released-in-4can"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zack London, a YouTuber known as Gossip Goblin, has created a feature-length film called \"Gods Don't Give Gifts\" entirely with artificial intelligence. The film, which is set to be released in theaters in December 2026, aims for an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature. The creators behind this innovative project are Edward Saatchi and Fable, an AI company backed by Amazon.\n\nThe film premiered at the Venice Film Festival Market in September 2026 and has already released its trailer. Cinemas are now displaying posters, and an outdoor advertising campaign is expected to launch in November. In addition to these promotional efforts, the producers are gearing up for an Oscar campaign, which will include special screenings for Academy members.\n\nZack London envisions \"Gods Don't Give Gifts\" as the \"Toy Story\" of its generation, offering a dark, satirical perspective on concerns surrounding artificial intelligence and humanity's future. This science fiction and horror animation boasts a unique dark, psychedelic aesthetic and takes place in the dystopian Second Cycle of Humanity. In this era, rapid advancements in transhumanism have transformed human nature and social organization.\n\nDespite its groundbreaking AI creation, the film has been rated R by the Motion Picture Association. Currently, there are no distribution plans in Greece, with screenings limited to the US and the UK.",
  "summary": "Gods Don’t Give Gifts is a feature-length film created entirely with AI. This article covers the project’s creator, Zack London (YouTuber Gossip Goblin), its producers Edward Saatchi and Fable, and its planned limited US and UK release on 4 December 2026. Deadline reports that the film is aiming for an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature. Production and promotion The film is being produced…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}