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George Lucas Criticizes Hollywood on AI and Filmmaking

Updated 2026-07-14 21:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Renowned filmmaker George Lucas has criticized Hollywood for relying too heavily on focus groups and test screenings, while praising the role of artificial intelligence in modern filmmaking.

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George Lucas Says AI Makes Filmmaking ‘Easier’ and ‘There’s Nothing You Can Do About It,’ Criticizes Hollywood for Giving Fans Too Much Power

George Lucas has a bone to pick with Hollywood when it comes to focus groups and test screenings. The “Star Wars” creator, who walked away from the franchise in 2012 after selling Lucasfilm to Disney in a $4 billion deal, recently told A Rabbit’s Foot (via IGN) that Hollywood’s ove

2026-07-14 21:10 UTC