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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
He’s getting ahead of AI replacing Hollywood actors.
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Looks like he divorced j-lo just in time, right before the big payday. Well done, Ben.
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.
Way to go Ben!
Way to go Ben!
I hope he has a good Accountant.
so AI movies are just animation ?
It’s a financially cozy club and you’re not in it.
“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.
Does AOC hate him now for becoming an Oligarch?
Meanwhile Netflix stock price dropped from $96 to $68.
All this AI stuff reminds me of the digital “coin” craze.
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
And I thought he was a doofus.