Filmmaker Jorge Gutierrez Drops Plans for AI-Generated Series Funded by Amazon MGM Studios After Backlash
Filmmaker Jorge Gutierrez has decided to withdraw from an AI-generated animated series funded by Amazon MGM Studios following public backlash. He expressed regret for any upset caused and emphasized his commitment to better understanding the concerns surrounding AI in animation. The project, titled 'Punky Duck,' was intended to feature a quirky storyline set in a chaotic Los Angeles.
- ▪Jorge Gutierrez announced he will no longer create an AI-generated series for Amazon's Prime Video.
- ▪He apologized to those he upset and acknowledged the concerns regarding AI in animation.
- ▪The series was to feature a punk duck and his friend in a chaotic Los Angeles setting.
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- ▪ Director Jorge Gutierrez Drops Out of Generative AI Series for Amazon — The Hollywood Reporter
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Home TV News May 29, 2026 8:39am PT Filmmaker Jorge Gutierrez Drops Plans for AI-Generated Series Funded by Amazon MGM Studios After Backlash 'My sincerest apology to those I upset,' says director of 'The Book of Life' By Todd Spangler Plus Icon Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor xpangler Latest Filmmaker Jorge Gutierrez Drops Plans for AI-Generated Series Funded by Amazon MGM Studios After Backlash 9 minutes ago ABC Submits Broadcast Renewal Applications to FCC ‘Under Protest,’ Says Agency Order Is ‘Unlawful, Arbitrary and Unconstitutional’ 19 hours ago UTA Signs Outdoor Lifestyle Influencer Steven Rinella and His Company MeatEater 23 hours ago See All Getty Images Jorge Gutierrez said he is no longer going to make an AI-generated animated series for Amazon’s Prime Video under the company’s…
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