(Washington Stand) For more than a century, Hollywood has shaped how Americans imagine love, marriage, family, justice, courage, sacrifice, and even God. Films have done more than entertain us. They have helped define our culture’s heroes and villains, aspirations and fears, virtues and vices.
Now another revolution is upon us.
On June 22nd, Google announced a $75 million investment in acclaimed independent studio A24, partnering with its DeepMind unit to develop artificial intelligence tools for filmmakers. It marks the first time the technology giant has taken a stake in a movie studio. The stated goal: to build “new workflows, tools and techniques for filmmaking and distribution.” That is not merely a business transaction. It is a declaration that powerful institutions understand the battle for storytelling has begun.
Christians should not miss it.