Carolyn Giardina

Los Angeles

Senior Entertainment Technology and Crafts Editor at Variety

Editorial Consultant at CinemaEditor Magazine

Senior entertainment technology & crafts editor at Variety and Variety VIP+

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Deepfake-Enabled Fraud Has Already Caused $200 Million in Financial Losses in 2025, New Report Finds

6 days ago | variety.com | Carolyn Giardina

Financial losses from deepfake-enabled fraud exceeded $200 million during the first quarter of 2025, according to Resemble AI’s Q1 2025 Deepfake Incident Report, which was released on Thursday. The report suggests an “alarming” escalation and growing sophistication of deepfake-enabled attacks around the world.
Deepfake Detection Startup Loti AI Secures Additional $16.2 Million in Series A Funding

1 week ago | variety.com | Carolyn Giardina

Deepfake detection and takedown service Loti AI has secured an additional $16.2 million in series A funding led by Khosla Ventures with additional investments from FUSE, Bling Capital, and Ensemble. This brings the startup’s total raised to date to $23 million. Loti AI is working to drive development and market expansion of its likeness protection technology, which initially launched for public figures and celebrities.
AI, Entertainment Jobs, Tariffs Fueled Discussion at National Association of Broadcasters Show

1 week ago | variety.com | Carolyn Giardina

The 2025 National Association of Broadcasters Show wrapped last week in Las Vegas, following a busy convention that attracted an estimated 55,000 delegates from the media and entertainment industries. While attendance remains far below pre-pandemic levels – the 2019 edition reported 90,000 attendees – it’s clear that AI is steering an industry in transition, fueling the rapid pace of technology change and growth of the creator economy.
Technicolor Bankruptcy: Framestore Adds MPC Supervisors; Mikros India Talent Joins Cinesite’s Assemblage

1 week ago | variety.com | Carolyn Giardina

Industry animation and VFX studios are continue to announce hires from units of the former Technicolor, which collapsed in February amid financial difficulties. Paris-headquartered Technicolor was the parent company of VFX giant MPC, commercial VFX studio The Mill, Mikros Animation and Technicolor Gaming. It’s closure affected thousands of artists around the world. Among the recent deals, Rodeo FX acquired Mikros Animation’s Paris and Montreal studios.
ASIFA-Hollywood Teams With Sotheby's to Auction Rare Pieces of Animation History to Support Artists Affected by the L.A. Fires

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Carolyn Giardina

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ASIFA-Hollywood Teams With Sotheby’s to Auction Rare Pieces of Animation History to Support Artists Affected by the L.A. Fires

2 weeks ago | variety.com | Carolyn Giardina

AnimAID, a fundraising campaign launched to support members of the animation community that were impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires, is kicking off an online auction with Sotheby’s featuring rare and one-of-a-kind pieces of animation history.
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Sounds Alarm Over Trump Administration’s ‘Absolute Pattern of Censorship and Control’

2 weeks ago | variety.com | Carolyn Giardina

FCC commissioner Anna M. Gomez warned broadcasters of her grave concerns over what she sees as a “disturbing” pattern of efforts by the Trump administration impose politically motivated controls over news media outlets. Gomez spoke with urgency Tuesday during a Q&A session held at the National Association of Broadcasters conference in Las Vegas. “My alarm over what we are seeing today is so high right now that I will not stop speaking out because I have to.
‘The Wizard of Oz at Sphere’ Will Use AI and Advanced Computing to ‘Reimagine’ 1939 Classic

2 weeks ago | variety.com | Carolyn Giardina

Following last week’s announcement that “The Wizard of Oz” is coming to the Las Vegas Sphere, the team behind the Sphere, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, Google Cloud, and creative tech innovator Magnopus, revealed that they are using generative AI and an advanced computing architecture to create the immersive, multisensory experience aimed at capturing the “visionary spirit” of the 1939 classic. “The Wizard of Oz at Sphere,” which will open Aug.
Academy President Janet Yang Urges Preservation of ‘Human Authorship’ in the AI Era

2 weeks ago | variety.com | Carolyn Giardina

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president Janet Yang said the media and entertainment community needs to preserve “human authorship” as AI use evolves in Hollywood, Monday during a session at the NAB Show. “We need the human behind the AI,” she said.
Motion Picture Academy Releases Version 2.0 of its ACES Color Encoding System (EXCLUSIVE)

2 weeks ago | variety.com | Carolyn Giardina

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences used the occasion of the annual NAB Show in Las Vegas to announce the availability of its Academy Color Encoding System (ACES) 2.0, a new version of the open-source color and digital image file management system. ACES was created with an eye toward ensuring color consistency throughout production, post, exhibition, archiving and remastering.

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9 Apr 25

‘The Wizard of Oz at Sphere’ Will Use AI and Advanced Computing to ‘Reimagine’ 1939 Classic https://t.co/zqEyrU3bo9 via @variety

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7 Apr 25

Motion Picture Academy Releases Version 2.0 of Its ACES Color Encoding System (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/oX9J8kv4tE via @variety

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5 Apr 25

#NABShow Speakers Debate AI’s Impact On Jobs And Artists: ‘This is The Age of The Generalist’ https://t.co/Ks5CwLya4n via @variety

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Articles

Deepfake-Enabled Fraud Has Already Caused $200 Million in Financial Losses in 2025, New Report Finds

Deepfake Detection Startup Loti AI Secures Additional $16.2 Million in Series A Funding

AI, Entertainment Jobs, Tariffs Fueled Discussion at National Association of Broadcasters Show

Technicolor Bankruptcy: Framestore Adds MPC Supervisors; Mikros India Talent Joins Cinesite’s Assemblage

ASIFA-Hollywood Teams With Sotheby's to Auction Rare Pieces of Animation History to Support Artists Affected by the L.A. Fires

ASIFA-Hollywood Teams With Sotheby’s to Auction Rare Pieces of Animation History to Support Artists Affected by the L.A. Fires

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Sounds Alarm Over Trump Administration’s ‘Absolute Pattern of Censorship and Control’

‘The Wizard of Oz at Sphere’ Will Use AI and Advanced Computing to ‘Reimagine’ 1939 Classic

Academy President Janet Yang Urges Preservation of ‘Human Authorship’ in the AI Era

Motion Picture Academy Releases Version 2.0 of its ACES Color Encoding System (EXCLUSIVE)

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