Amazon licenses BuzzFeed’s Good Advice Cupcake for AI series
Amazon is producing an AI-animated television series based on the character "The Good Advice Cupcake" for a new Amazon series, originally created by Loryn Brantz for BuzzFeed. The series was licensed by BuzzFeed to Amazon without the creator's consent, leading to her public dismay.
Key Takeaways
- BuzzFeed licensed “The Good Advice Cupcake” to Amazon for a new series.
- Amazon is making the show with AI animation, according to the article.
- Loryn Brantz, who created the character for BuzzFeed years ago, said she did not consent to the deal.
Why It Matters
The immediate issue is rights control: Amazon now has an AI-animated series built around a BuzzFeed-created character, while original creator Loryn Brantz says she was not asked. That makes the licensing process itself the story, not just the show. It also highlights how streaming and digital media owners can package legacy IP for new formats, including AI, when the underlying rights sit with a publisher rather than the creator. The key signal to watch is whether BuzzFeed or Amazon releases any additional details on the license tied to “The Good Advice Cupcake.”
Read full article at wired.com
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