In this episode of "RealmIQ: Sessions," host Curt Doty, a veteran in Hollywood branding and marketing, interviews John Attanasio, co-founder of Toonstar. They discuss the integration of AI and other frontier technologies in animation and storytelling. John shares his journey from major studios like Warner Brothers and Disney to founding Toonstar, a company leveraging AI and machine learning to create accessible, community-driven animation content. They highlight the potential of AI to empower new storytellers, the ethical use of generative AI, and the importance of storytelling in the evolving media landscape.
Covered Topics:
- Introduction to the podcast and RealmIQ consultancy.
- John Attanasio's background in entertainment and technology.
- The creation and mission of Toonstar.
- The role of AI in modern animation and storytelling.
- Community-driven content and the creator economy.
- Ethical considerations in using generative AI.
- The potential of blockchain and Web3 in content creation.
- Future plans and projects of Toonstar.
- The changing landscape of content distribution.
Quotes from John Attanasio
- "We're focused on building franchise and entertainment animated IP, using frontier technology such as machine learning, generative AI, blockchain."
- "Our belief is like, no, that's not how it works. You need the tech and the tool, but you also need great storytellers. And those together is where I think the magic happens."
- "It's really not AI is not going to replace people. It's an opportunity to amplify and bring human IP to millions all over the world."
- "Toonstar's blueprint allows storytellers to get projects launched that otherwise wouldn't have gotten made in the legacy system."
- "Distribution has changed fundamentally, giving the ability to distribute direct to fans."
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