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Georgia’s AI Hollywood Makeover, Compassion Church helps flood victims & E-TANG Dim Sum set to open

Georgia’s AI Hollywood Makeover, Compassion Church helps flood victims & E-TANG Dim Sum set to open

Imagine stepping onto the set of "Stranger Things" or wandering through Wakanda, all without leaving Georgia.

Jay Paszamant
August 16, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

Good morning, Savannah!

In today’s newsletter:

Georgia’s AI Hollywood Makeover
Compassion Church helps flood victims
E-TANG Dim Sum set to open

Let’s get to it.

-Jay Paszamant

YOUR INBOX INSIDER

Lights, Camera, Algorithm: Georgia's AI-Powered Hollywood Makeover

Imagine stepping onto the set of "Stranger Things" or wandering through Wakanda, all without leaving Georgia. The Peach State has become a chameleon of the silver screen, transforming into countless fictional worlds. But hold onto your popcorn because AI is about to flip the script on filmmaking as we know it. Picture this: your favorite classic film, reborn with modern flair, without a single reshoot. Frank Patterson, the mastermind behind Atlanta's Trilith Studios, hints at a future where we could give Humphrey Bogart's "Casablanca" a 21st-century makeover, all thanks to AI wizardry.

But before you start planning your AI-powered movie marathon, there's drama brewing behind the scenes. The rise of digital doppelgangers is stirring up a storm of ethical questions. Could we see the next Marvel blockbuster headlined by pixels instead of people? While Robert Downey Jr. can rest easy for now (his Iron Man charm is still beyond AI's reach), the fate of background actors hangs in the balance. Imagine a world where crowd scenes are filled with digitally crafted faces – no more "my cousin was an extra in that movie" brags at family dinners.

With its Hollywood-rivaling tax incentives, Georgia could become the new frontier for AI in film. While New York mulls over strict AI regulations, Georgia has a chance to roll out the red carpet for productions looking to push the envelope. But here's the twist – they aim to craft laws protecting real Georgia talent while embracing the AI revolution. It's like trying to write a script that pleases both the studio execs and the indie crowd. This delicate balancing act could determine whether Georgia becomes the next big thing in AI-enhanced filmmaking or gets left on the cutting room floor.

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THE DIGEST

Compassion Church opens resource center for flood victims

Compassion Christian Church has opened a resource center for Ogeechee River flood victims in partnership with Chatham County, offering food, water, and cleaning supplies.

City of Savannah reporting major sewage spill due to Tropical Storm Debby

Officials say about 460,000 gallons of sewage spilled at a single location in Savannah.

Savannah’s Tourism Leadership Council hosts organizers for Every Woman’s Marathon

The Tourism Leadership Council hosted organizers for the Every Woman’s Marathon on Thursday to discuss the plans for thousands of runners to come through the Hostess City in November.

Gun Violence: Multi-agency campaign seeks to stem tide of straw purchases of guns

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) held a news conference on Tuesday morning to announce the launch of an anti-gun trafficking campaign.

LOCAL BUSINESS

E-TANG Dim Sum set to open in former CO space on Whitaker

E-TANG Dim Sum, a new restaurant specializing in dim sum, is set to open in Savannah in the former CO space on Whitaker Street, building on the success of its Sichuan food predecessor, E-TANG.

Coastal Empire United Way receives $25,000 donation from Gulfstream

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation donated $25,000 to the United Way of the Coastal Empire's Rapid Response Disaster Fund to assist with recovery efforts following Tropical Storm Debby.

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