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Odd Lots: Hollywood Was Cooked Before AI. Now It’s Getting Worse
Friday, September 25, 2026
Hayes Davenport, creative director of LA Material, discussed the impact of generative AI on the film industry during a live recording of the Bloomberg Odd Lots podcast at the Vermont Hollywood theater. The American entertainment business has experienced declining revenues since the pandemic, according to industry data cited on the episode. Davenport addressed both how generative AI is being used in movie production and the industry's response to the technology.
