The trailer for “Next Stop Paris” was created entirely on the computer. (Image: TCL)
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In the summer of 2023, actors in Hollywood went on strike against AI, and on April 12, 2024, TCL (yes, the TV manufacturer) released the first trailer for its AI-generated film.
Why it matters: This is another step towards AI-generated content. While Sora allows you to create one-minute clips, full films are being worked on elsewhere.
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Next Stop Paris: AI-generated film gets one of the worst trailers of all time
What is the film about? Writes on his YouTube channel TCLtvplus following contents:
Next Stop Paris begins with a young woman on the train who, despite being heartbroken because her fiancé ran off with a member of her wedding party, has decided to spend her honeymoon alone in Paris. Aboard the train, she meets a mysterious stranger and their love story blossoms as they explore the “City of Lights” together.
Is the trailer real? Even if the Video description Although it seems like an elaborate April Fool's joke, the project appears to be real. TCL TV+ is a streaming app from the manufacturer of the same name, so there is a foundation for such films.
There is even talk of having our own production studio.
The second line in the description under the video reveals:
- »Entry into the original production of “Next Stop Paris”« and »the first AI production from TCLtv+ Studios«.
Which AI models were used? The author talks about having developed his own models and combining them with Stable Diffusion “and others”.
Have people worked on it? According to TCL, yes. The trailer was created with teams from the USA, Canada, Great Britain and Poland.
A well-known Hollywood producer wrote the script. Chris Regina is no stranger to the business. His portfolio includes, among others:
- Sharknado 1-5
- Van Helsing (TV series)
- Various B-horror films
When can you watch the film? TCL does not specify a date, the colleagues from t3n We are talking about summer 2024. If the AI film is released, it will probably be on the in-house streaming app TCL TV+.
You can find out what AI really is and what it isn’t in our article.
We can't wait to see what the finished film looks like and how it is received. Despite its nearly 110,000 views, the trailer only has 241 thumbs up on YouTube. This shows a clear trend.
What do you think of »Next Stop Paris«? Would AI films be something you watch in the evenings with friends or family? Feel free to write it in the comments!