Posted May 29, 2026 at 4:29 PM UTCEExternal LinkThe Book of Life creator exits Amazon’s AI production program.Following online backlash, Jorge Gutierrez announced that he will no longer be making the AI series Punky Duck:My intent was to showcase artists, both new and seasoned, both inside and outside the studios, driving this new tech. My sincerest apology to those I upset. I promise to do better moving forward. Thank you for your patience with me. I will try harder.Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Emma Roth
The Book of Life creator exits Amazon’s AI production program.
Following online backlash, Jorge Gutierrez announced that he will no longer be making the AI series Punky Duck: > My intent was to showcase artists, both new and seasoned, both inside and outside the studios, driving this new tech. My sincerest apology to those I upset. I promise to do better moving forward. Thank you for your patience with me. I will try harder. Punky Duck was one of three animated AI series set to appear on Prime Video as part of Amazon’s GenAI Creators’ Fund. [Link: Filmmaker Jorge Gutierrez Drops Plans for AI-Generated Series Funded by Amazon MGM Studios After Backlash | https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/jorge-gutierrez-drops-out-amazon-mgm-ai-generated-series-backlash-1236762285/ | Variety]
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