Inside the Robert De Niro-backed, state-of-the-art ‘vertical film studio’ that’s changing NYC’s entertainment industry

Inside the Robert De Niro-backed, state-of-the-art ‘vertical film studio’ that’s changing NYC’s entertainment industry

In a city where every square foot is precious, Wildflower Studios built up. Opened in Astoria, Queens, in December 2024, the production hub features 11 sound stages stacked across three floors. Billed as the world’s first ever “vertical film studio,” it’s a state-of the art, billion-dollar bet on New York City’s entertainment industry, offering a … Read more

Hollywood may be worried about AI, but the Tribeca Festival is ready to embrace the future

Hollywood may be worried about AI, but the Tribeca Festival is ready to embrace the future

Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal’s annual Tribeca Festival, which opened Wednesday night and runs through June 16, will look a little different this year. For the first time, Tribeca will give awards to short films generated by artificial intelligence. It’s one of the entertainment industry’s first public embraces of the new technology, which many … Read more