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1 posted on 07/18/2026 4:53:22 AM PDT by dennisw
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Grok>>>

Estimates of Affleck’s share: Based on typical founder equity in a venture-backed startup (with seed funding from RedBird and possible later VC rounds), analysts have roughly estimated his ownership in the 30–50% range. This would translate to a potential $180–300 million windfall for him if the full $600M (including earn-outs) is paid out.

******* His company must meet Netflix performance targets to be paid the full 600 million


2 posted on 07/18/2026 4:57:44 AM PDT by dennisw (There is no limit to human stupidity. |||||||||||||||||||||||||)
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He’s getting ahead of AI replacing Hollywood actors.

EC


3 posted on 07/18/2026 5:11:14 AM PDT by Ex-Con777 ("Journalism is about covering important stories-with a pillow, until they stop moving." ~ David Burg)
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To: dennisw

Looks like he divorced j-lo just in time, right before the big payday. Well done, Ben.


4 posted on 07/18/2026 5:17:32 AM PDT by American Infidel (Instead of vilifying success, try to emulate it)
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Affleck founded the LA-based ...InterPositive.....in 2022
w/ a 16-person team of engineers, researchers and creatives.

FYI——InterPositive is a filmmaking technology company that develops AI-powered tools for post-production. Acquired by Netflix, its software uses an production’s own dailies to help artists automate complex technical tasks—like background enhancements, wire removal, and relighting shots—without replacing human actors or generating content from scratch.

Instead of relying on generic text-to-video prompts, InterPositive’s tools train on your specific film’s footage. This creates a custom, context-aware AI that functions more like a highly advanced “spellcheck for editing continuity”.

Its primary functions include:
<><>Editorial Consistency: Checks that cuts make sense visually, fixing missing shots or lighting inconsistencies.
<><>Visual Effects Assist: Automatically removes stunt wires and enhances backgrounds without altering the actors’ original performances.
<><>Relighting & Reframing: Gives filmmakers specific lighting options and adjustments while preserving original creative intent.

By using this approach, the company aims to protect the emotional core of a film and keep creative control firmly in the hands of artists, rather than replacing them.


You can read more about the acquisition on Netflix’s Official News Site
or delve into the financial details reported by The Hollywood Reporter.


5 posted on 07/18/2026 5:23:54 AM PDT by Liz (“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies the work of His hands." (Psalm 19:1))
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To: dennisw

Way to go Ben!


7 posted on 07/18/2026 5:35:14 AM PDT by Lockbox (politicians, they all seemed like game show host to me.... Sting)
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Way to go Ben!


8 posted on 07/18/2026 5:35:16 AM PDT by Lockbox (politicians, they all seemed like game show host to me.... Sting)
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I hope he has a good Accountant.


9 posted on 07/18/2026 5:36:36 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (Enoch Powell warned us about Rivers of Blood. Well, I sure hope they're coming. It's the only fix.)
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To: dennisw

so AI movies are just animation ?


13 posted on 07/18/2026 6:23:37 AM PDT by butlerweave (Fateh)
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It’s a financially cozy club and you’re not in it.


14 posted on 07/18/2026 6:26:46 AM PDT by Brian Griffin
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“quietly founding the LA-based company in 2022 with a 16-person team of engineers, researchers and creatives”

That’s $587 million for around 64 man years of effort.

The Six Million Dollar Man has been financially overcome.


16 posted on 07/18/2026 6:29:31 AM PDT by Brian Griffin
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Does AOC hate him now for becoming an Oligarch?


21 posted on 07/18/2026 7:15:26 AM PDT by bray (Thank God for Israel)
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To: dennisw

Meanwhile Netflix stock price dropped from $96 to $68.


22 posted on 07/18/2026 9:24:56 AM PDT by spintreebob (m)
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To: dennisw

All this AI stuff reminds me of the digital “coin” craze.


23 posted on 07/18/2026 10:20:19 AM PDT by Organic Panic
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I need you like Ben Affleck needs acting school
He was terrible in that film

I need you like Cuba Gooding needed a bigger part
He’s way better than Ben Affleck

And now, all I can think about is your smile
And that sh__ty movie, too

Pearl Harbor sucked and I miss you


24 posted on 07/18/2026 10:24:06 AM PDT by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: dennisw

And I thought he was a doofus.


25 posted on 07/18/2026 3:09:29 PM PDT by Ge0ffrey
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