Guillermo del Toro: No AI in 'Pan's Labyrinth' 3D Re-Release
Guillermo del Toro is bringing 'Pan's Labyrinth' back to theaters in 3D, explicitly banning the use of AI in the process.
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Guillermo del Toro converted Pan’s Labyrinth to 3D by hand for its re-release. He stated there was no AI used in the process to protect a lineage of art.
Epilogue added 48d ago, after coverage quieted.
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How was 'Pan's Labyrinth' converted to 3D?
According to Martin Cid Magazine, Guillermo del Toro converted the film to 3D by hand.
Where did Guillermo del Toro make these statements?
Deadline reports that the comments were made at Comic-Con.
What is the stated reason for avoiding AI?
Del Toro stated that the decision is about "protecting a lineage of art."
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Director Guillermo del Toro has announced a 3D re-release of 'Pan's Labyrinth.' During a Comic-Con appearance, he stated that there is "absolutely no goddamn AI" involved in the conversion process, noting that the work was done by hand. Coverage from Variety, Deadline, and IMDb emphasizes del Toro's stance on protecting a "lineage of art." Martin Cid Magazine describes the decision to avoid AI as an "anti-AI manifesto." Attention is now on the theatrical return of the film and the adherence to these strict production rules.
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Guillermo del Toro: No AI in 'Pan's Labyrinth' 3D Re-Release Variety · 51d ago broke it first
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