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‘The View’ co-host Sunny Hostin licenses likeness to AI startup Fountain 0
The television host and author has partnered with an AI studio to adapt her novels into film and television projects using her likeness.
The short version
- Sunny Hostin has licensed her name, likeness, and novel rights to AI studio Fountain 0 for film and television adaptations.
- The agreement reportedly grants Hostin control over which works are developed and how her image is incorporated.
- The deal marks a growing trend of public figures licensing their personal likenesses to AI entertainment platforms.
Key facts
- “The View” co-host Sunny Hostin licensed her name, likeness, and novel rights to AI startup Fountain 0 to produce film and television adaptations.[Variety]
- Fountain 0 CEO Ash Koosha stated that the licensing agreement gives Hostin strict control over how her image is used and which projects are developed.[Variety]
- Fountain 0 previously produced the AI-generated films “Dreams of Violets” and “Odysseus: The Fall.”[Variety]
- Hostin has previously attempted to adapt her books, including her 2022 novel “Summer on the Bluffs,” through her production company Roots & Wings Productions.[Variety]
What remains uncertain
- The release timeline, specific project titles, and financial details of Hostin's agreement with Fountain 0 have not been disclosed.[Variety]