Get to Know the Showrunner, Dubbed the AI Equivalent of Netflix

Fable, the company behind the South Park AI episode generator, is launching Showrunner, a platform that allows users to create their own TV shows using AI. Showrunner offers 10 TV shows made with text-to-episode technology, spanning various styles from anime to Pixar-like animations. CEO Edward Saatchi describes it as the “Netflix of AI,” where users can both watch and create episodes.

The platform enables users to generate scenes and episodes with AI dialogue, voice, editing, and more based on a 10-15 word prompt. While users can edit scripts and shots, Showrunner is designed for non-professional users to easily create content. Co-creator Philipp Maas emphasizes the simplicity of generating a new TV show akin to browsing Netflix.

As part of the launch, Showrunner is debuting two episodes of Exit Valley, a Silicon Valley satire featuring prominent figures like Musk and Zuck. The platform also introduces shows set in Neo-Tokyo, such as Ikiru Shinu and Shadows over Shinjuku, which will involve user interaction in the future.

Showrunner’s SHOW-1 model and AI Showrunner Agents can write, produce, direct, and animate AI TV episodes. The platform aims to redefine entertainment by allowing audiences to watch a show and instantly become creators of the next episode. The platform offers a range of shows, including political satire, anime dramas, and space exploration narratives.

While Showrunner currently focuses on animation, Saatchi envisions expanding into live-action content. The platform leverages AI for episodic content, particularly suited for sitcoms and police procedurals with characters resetting each episode. Saatchi acknowledges AI’s limitations in sustaining long story arcs but believes live-action integration is on the horizon.

Fable, now known as The Simulation, has been exploring AI for years, culminating in the release of White Mirror, an AI feature. Their VR film, Wolves in the Wall, introduced Lucy, an AI character created using Open AI’s Chat GPT. Fable’s innovative use of AI in storytelling continues to push the boundaries of entertainment technology.

For more information and updates on Showrunner and Fable’s AI ventures, you can visit their official website and social media channels.

[Watch the Showrunner trailer on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID_HERE)