{"id":910033,"date":"2026-06-03T03:12:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T08:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/03\/martin-scorsese-has-officially-joined-the-ai-camp-and-its-not-what-anyone-expected\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T03:12:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T08:12:18","slug":"martin-scorsese-has-officially-joined-the-ai-camp-and-its-not-what-anyone-expected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/03\/martin-scorsese-has-officially-joined-the-ai-camp-and-its-not-what-anyone-expected\/","title":{"rendered":"Martin Scorsese has officially joined the AI camp and it\u2019s not what anyone expected"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"h-maincontent\" data-post-id=\"5978590\" data-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/movies\/martin-scorsese-has-officially-joined-the-ai-camp-and-it-is-not-what-anyone-expected\/\">\n<header id=\"dt-post-title\">\n<h2>\n\t\t\tMartin Scorsese has partnered with AI startup Black Forest Labs to use generative AI for storyboarding \t\t<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div>\n<figure>\n\t<img width=\"1200\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2017\/08\/Martin-Scorsese.jpg?resize=1200%2C720\" alt=\"Martin Scorsese in a tux.\"   decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tMartin Scoresese\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEverett Collection \/ Shutterstock.com\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<article id=\"dt-post-content\" itemid=\"post-content\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/the-academy-awards-have-new-film-rules-ai-is-now-okay-for-the-oscars\/\" rel>Hollywood\u2019s complicated romance with artificial intelligence<\/a> just got a whole lot more interesting. Martin Scorsese, the 83-year-old director behind <em>Goodfellas<\/em>, <em>Raging Bull<\/em>, and <em>The Departed<\/em>, has signed on as a partner and adviser to Black Forest Labs, a fast-growing AI image generation startup.<\/p>\n<p>As reported by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2026\/06\/02\/business\/media\/martin-scorsese-artificial-intelligence.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New York Times<\/a>, Scorsese used the company\u2019s technology during preproduction for a new film and released a video from his New York office explaining his enthusiasm. For an industry that only three years ago <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/movies\/writers-strike-ends-after-agreement-on-ai-and-other-issues\/\" rel>went on strike partly over AI protections<\/a>, this is a remarkable turn of events.<\/p>\n<h2>Scorsese is using AI but not in the way you think<\/h2>\n<figure data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2019\/12\/the-irishman-netflix-martin-scorsese.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000\" alt=\"The Irishman Netflix Martin Scorsese\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2446162\"><span>Netflix<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Scorsese is using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/artificial-intelligence\/\">AI<\/a> exclusively for storyboarding, the process of visually mapping out scenes before cameras roll. He explained that for 70 years, he has drawn his own storyboards, but always struggled to communicate exactly what he sees in his head to his cinematographer, production designer, and art director.<\/p>\n<p>Black Forest Labs\u2019 technology, which builds on open AI models called FLUX, helped him solve that problem. The startup is a 70-person company based in Freiburg, Germany, currently valued at around $3.25 billion. Its technology already powers image features inside Adobe, Canva, Microsoft, and Meta.<\/p>\n<h2>Hollywood is warming up to AI despite protests<\/h2>\n<figure data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2026\/05\/Punky-Duck-press-image-v1b.jpg?resize=1376%2C768\" alt=\"Punky Duck AI animated series coming to Prime Video\"  ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5977202\"><span>Amazon MGM Studios<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Scorsese isn\u2019t alone, as plenty of other big names are moving in the same direction. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/movies\/amazon-just-announced-three-ai-made-animated-series-and-theyre-heading-to-prime-video\/\" rel>Amazon MGM Studios recently unveiled three AI-generated animated series<\/a> for children, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/movies\/netflix-has-an-ai-studio-now-and-ai-generated-content-is-coming-for-your-feed-whether-you-like-it-or-not\/\" rel>Netflix is building an internal studio called INKubator<\/a> to produce AI-generated animated content.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/movies\/ai-is-reviving-val-kilmer-in-the-upcoming-film-as-deep-as-the-grave\/\" rel>Val Kilmer\u2019s likeness is also being brought back using AI<\/a> technology in the upcoming film <em>As Deep as the Grave<\/em>. An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/movies\/ai-actress-tilly-norwood-hollywood-actors-not-happy\/\" data-popup-added=\"true\" rel>AI actress named Tilly Norwood is already making waves<\/a> in Hollywood, with her very existence sparking fierce debate about where the industry is headed.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2026\/03\/Val-Kilmer-AS-DEEP-AS-THE-GRAVE-AI.jpg?resize=1000%2C667\" alt=\"Val-Kilmer-AS-DEEP-AS-THE-GRAVE-AI\"  ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5959487\"><span>AI generated version of Val Kilmer in the upcoming movie \u201cAs Deep as the Grave.\u201d<\/span> <span>Variety<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Not everyone is convinced, though. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/movies\/hollywoods-biggest-filmmaker-just-came-out-clean-about-using-ai-in-movies\/\" rel>Steven Spielberg voiced strong concerns publicly<\/a>, making clear he opposes AI replacing human creativity in filmmaking.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2026\/film\/news\/seth-rogen-ai-write-scripts-shouldnt-be-a-writer-cannes-1236751083\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Seth Rogen and Guillermo del Toro also pushed back on AI<\/a> at Cannes. The debate is far from settled, but Scorsese\u2019s endorsement suggests the conversation has moved well past if and firmly into how.<\/p>\n<section>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Manisha-Profile.jpeg\" alt=\"Manisha Priyadarshini\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Manisha-Profile.jpeg\">\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tManisha Priyadarshini is a tech and entertainment writer with over nine years of editorial experience.\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tSilo season 3 is finally going to tell us how the world ended\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSilo season 3 arrives on Apple TV on July 3\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2026\/06\/silo-season-3-trailer.jpg?resize=650%2C390\" alt=\"silo-season-3-trailer\" decoding=\"async\"  >\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Apple TV&#8217;s hit sci-fi series is back, and the new Silo season 3 trailer makes it clear that the show is finally ready to answer its biggest question: how did the world end?<\/p>\n<p>The 10-episode third season premieres on July 3, with new episodes dropping every Friday through September 4. And if this trailer is anything to go by, the wait has been worth it.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/movies\/silo-season-3-is-finally-going-to-tell-us-how-the-world-ended\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tRead more\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tEXCLUSIVE: Obsession Star Megan Lawless Breaks Down Sarah\u2019s Shocking Fate, Fan Reactions, and What\u2019s Next\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tObsession&#8217;s Megan Lawless Reflects on Sarah&#8217;s Tragic Fate, Her Friendship With Inde Navarrette, and Life After the Horror Hit\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2026\/06\/Bear-Michael-Johnston-Sarah-Megan-Lawless-and-Ian-Cooper-Tomlinson-in-the-horror-film-Obsession-e1780368152727.jpg?resize=650%2C390\" alt=\"Bear (Michael Johnston), Sarah (Megan Lawless), and Ian (Cooper Tomlinson) in the horror film, Obsession.\" decoding=\"async\"   previous-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2026\/06\/Bear-Michael-Johnston-Sarah-Megan-Lawless-and-Ian-Cooper-Tomlinson-in-the-horror-film-Obsession-e1780368152727.jpg?resize=650%2C390\">\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Horror fans can&#8217;t get enough of the movie Obsession. Written and directed by Curry Barker, Obsession follows Bear (Michael Johnston), a hopeless romantic who makes a wish on a One Wish Willow to make his friend and crush, Nikki (Inde Navarrette), fall in love with him. While his wish comes true, his dream romance turns into a bloody nightmare that threatens to destroy him and everyone around him.<\/p>\n<p>After it was made on a budget of less than $1 million, Obsession achieved universal acclaim in theaters, receiving a 96% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It also grossed over $100 million at the box office in just three weeks, according to Box Office Mojo, making it one of the most successful horror movies of the decade.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/movies\/exclusive-obsession-star-megan-lawless-breaks-down-sarahs-shocking-fate-fan-reactions-and-whats-next\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tRead more\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t5 great Netflix sci-fi movies to watch in the summer\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBig ideas, stunning visuals, and unforgettable adventures make these Netflix sci-fi movies ideal summer viewing.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2024\/07\/Godzilla-stands-on-rubble-in-Godzilla-Minus-One.jpg?resize=650%2C390\" alt=\"Godzilla stands on rubble in Godzilla Minus One\" decoding=\"async\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2024\/07\/Godzilla-stands-on-rubble-in-Godzilla-Minus-One.jpg?resize=650%2C390\">\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Summer and science fiction have always been a natural pairing. The season is synonymous with blockbuster entertainment, and sci-fi continues to be one of the best genres for delivering larger-than-life action, ambitious storytelling, and unforgettable worlds. Whether you&#8217;re in the mood for futuristic adventures, mind-bending concepts, or spectacular visual effects, there&#8217;s no shortage of great options on Netflix.<br \/>\nThe streaming service&#8217;s sci-fi library is constantly evolving, with a mix of modern hits, acclaimed originals, and crowd-pleasing adventures available to watch. If you&#8217;re looking for something exciting to stream during the hottest months of the year, these are the Netflix sci-fi movies worth adding to your watchlist.<br \/>\nThe Creator (2023)<\/p>\n<p>One of the most visually stunning sci-fi movies of the past few years, The Creator imagines a future where humanity is locked in a war against artificial intelligence. John David Washington stars as Joshua, a former special forces agent who is sent to track down a mysterious weapon that could end the conflict. His mission takes an unexpected turn when he discovers that the weapon is actually an AI child with the power to change the course of the war.<br \/>\nDirector Gareth Edwards, best known for Rogue One and Godzilla, brings an impressive sense of scale to the film, creating a futuristic world that feels both immersive and believable. While The Creator explores familiar themes about artificial intelligence and humanity&#8217;s relationship with technology, its breathtaking visuals and ambitious world-building help it stand out from many of its sci-fi peers. If you&#8217;re looking for a big-screen sci-fi experience to kick off your summer streaming lineup, this is an easy place to start.<br \/>\nGodzilla Minus One (2023)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/movies\/great-netflix-sci-fi-movies-to-watch-summer-2024\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tRead more\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/movies\/martin-scorsese-has-officially-joined-the-ai-camp-and-it-is-not-what-anyone-expected\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><br \/>\n Manisha Priyadarshini<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Martin Scorsese has partnered with AI startup Black Forest Labs to use generative AI for storyboarding Martin Scoresese Everett Collection \/ Shutterstock.com Hollywood\u2019s complicated romance with artificial intelligence just got a whole lot more interesting. 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