Bao-Bao (film)

Bao-Bao was a 2019 major motion picture that was made almost entirely by a system of computers (AIs trained on scripts of previous movies, computer-generated voices similar to the later FifteenDotAi or UberDuck systems, and advanced AI-based computer animation). No human actors, scriptwriters, or photographers were needed, making it one of the most groundbreaking movies of the 21st century. Crystal Stainton was the director of the film; supervising the work of the computers while production was going on. The film received mixed reviews from critics, but became a box-office success due to its gimmick.

Summary
Jointly produced by MTM Films, Seven Arts, and Entertainment One (for administrative purposes only as no human hands were ever involved in the film beyond some editing certain scenes that were dubbed "unrealistic" by a panel of psychiatrists), the movie stars a bunch of penguins calling themselves the Bao-Bao who suddenly became intelligent and started to move around in the human world. They also developed the ability to survive warm temperatures so they moved to Vietnam in order to learn from humans.

Critics say that this film was non-threatening and said it was appropriate for its PG rating. Amateur filmmakers and human actors were concerned that these films would become mainstream, resulting in them losing their jobs. However, most saw it as just ArgosyMTM Group being experimental as usual. Others called it a shameful rip off of characters ranging from Disney to South Park.

Similar to how automation took the jobs of manual laborers in the 20th century, it was feared that computerized movies would take away the photography and film acting jobs by the middle of the 21st century. The film was praised by some critics, and panned by other critics. Some critics in the United Kingdom hated the film for its unnatural qualities and the forced romance between Blossom Penguin and Milo Penguin near the end of the film.

Bao-Bao was released in theatres on June 21, 2019 in North America.