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May 22, 2026
Critterz Animated Film Delays Cannes Premiere Due to OpenAI Tool Shutdown
May 22, 2026
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The animated film 'Critterz' has missed its debut at the Cannes Film Festival after OpenAI discontinued its Sora video-generation tool. The creators are now seeking a new AI partner and plan to release the film in early 2024.
- 'Critterz' is a feature-length animated film that aimed to demonstrate OpenAI's video-generation technology in filmmaking.
- The film's debut at the Cannes Film Festival was canceled due to the shutdown of OpenAI's Sora tool.
- Co-director Chad Nelson and producer James Richardson are actively seeking a distribution partner during the festival, which concludes soon.
- The creators intend to release 'Critterz' in the first quarter of next year.
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