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Metaphysic, The Company That De-Aged Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in ‘Here,’ Acquired by DNEG’s AI Arm

Brahma, the AI arm of DNEG Group, has acquired Metaphysic, a company known for de-aging Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in the film Here, directed by Robert Zemeckis.
The acquisition will enhance Brahma's offerings, allowing it to provide AI tools for creating professional content across various industries.
After the deal, Brahma's workforce will exceed 800 engineers and creative technologists, positioning it as a leading provider in AI content creation.
Brahma and DNEG Group plan to invest an additional $25 million into further development and innovation in AI-powered tools.

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AI Company Metaphysic Acquired by Visual Effects and Animation Studio DNEG

Metaphysic, the generative AI startup that helped digitally de-age Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in Robert Zemeckis’ “Here” (in real time, no less), has been acquired by DNEG Group’s AI company Brahma. The price of the transaction was not disclosed. DNEG Group is the privately held parent company of VFX and animation studio DNEG (formerly known as Double Negative). The studio is currently nominated for a visual effects Oscar for their work on “Dune…

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AI Arm Of ‘Dune’ Visual Effects Firm DNEG Acquires Metaphysic, Which De-Aged Tom Hanks In ‘Here’

Brahma, the AI arm of visual effects firm DNEG Group, has acquired Metaphysic, the company whose recent calling card was de-aging Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in the 2024 film Here. The deal will enable Brahma to deliver more AI offerings for enterprise, IP rightsholders and content creators in the film business and other industries. Brahma will develop foundational AI, data, and content workflow and management technologies as part of a suite of…

5 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Hollywood Reporter

‘Dune’ VFX House DNEG Makes Major Move Into AI, Unveils Deal to Buy Metaphysic

DNEG acquired generative artificial intelligence platform Metaphysic, which popularized a deepfake TikTok account spoofing Tom Cruise.

5 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Variety

Metaphysic, The Company That De-Aged Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in ‘Here,’ Acquired by DNEG’s AI Arm

Metaphysic, the company that de-aged Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in 'Here,' has been acquired by DNEG's AI business.

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Telecom Talk

Brahma Acquires Metaphysic to Expand AI-Powered Content Creation Capabilities

Brahma, an AI and content technology company formed by the DNEG Group, has acquired Metaphysic in a USD 1.43 billion merger.

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TVBEurope

DNEG makes move into AI with Metaphysic acquisition

Artificial intelligence company Brahma, part of the DNEG Group, has acquired Metaphysic, which used AI to de-age Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in the recent film, Here. The acquisition, implemented by way of merger, will accelerate the development of Brahma’s AI-powered products, said DNEG. Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in Here (image courtesy Sony Pictures) Brahma will develop foundational AI, data, and content workflow technologies as part of a suit…

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