Amazon Studios Won't Release Movie It Made That Makes Tech Billionaires Look Bad
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- The movie "Artificial" directed by Luca Guadagnino, which critically portrays Sam Altman and figures like Elon Musk, is completed but Amazon/MGM is refusing to release it.
- Jeff Bezos's business ties with Altman, including a $50 billion collaboration, and his history of using media for influence, are cited as reasons for the suppression.
- Despite a notable cast and script by Simon Rich, the film has been rejected by multiple studios, leaving Universal or Disney as potential distributors willing to face backlash.
- CAA is shopping the film to buyers, motivated by connections to cast member Billie Lourd, but its $50 million cost and controversial content pose challenges.
- The broader context highlights concerns about corporate censorship and the influence of billionaires on media, questioning whether the film will ever be publicly released.