Amazon Denies AI Use Allegations, Joel Silver Removed from Films

Film producer Joel Silver has been removed from two Amazon films amid allegations of verbal abuse, while Amazon denies plans to use AI to complete its 'Road House' sequel during the strike.

• Amazon Studios has denied allegations that it planned to use artificial intelligence (AI) to complete its upcoming 'Road House' sequel during the strike, stating there is not an 'ounce' of truth to the claim.
• Film producer Joel Silver has been removed from at least two Amazon films, including 'Road House' and 'Play Dirty', amid allegations of verbal abuse towards two female executives.
• Silver's attorney, Bryan Freedman, has disputed the notion that Silver was fired, stating that he completed all of his services on 'Road House' and was not terminated with or for cause on 'Play Dirty'.
• The 'Road House' remake, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, is expected to be released via streaming in 2024 under the MGM banner, which Amazon purchased in 2022 for $8.5 billion.
• AI remains a contentious issue in the film industry, with a recent agreement requiring studios to seek consent before AI can be used, and actors must be compensated based on their normal rate relative to how AI is used.

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