Artificial": Neon Gets OpenAI Film Free After Amazon Drops It

Neon reportedly did not have to pay anything upfront for the film "Artificial," about OpenAI. Amazon, which previously financed the movie for an estimated $40 million to $50 million, decided to drop it. The film stars Andrew Garfield and focuses on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Amazon is said to have made a multi-billion dollar deal with OpenAI, which some speculate led to their decision to distance themselves from a film that might portray Altman negatively. Other reports suggest the film was more satirical and dark than Amazon anticipated. Neon picked up the distribution rights, and their deal reportedly included a "no money guarantee," meaning they paid no advance. This suggests a significant bargain for Neon. This situation highlights the complexities and potential conflicts of interest when major studios finance films about powerful tech companies.