Hello there, and welcome to the Common Thread Newsletter by FBRC.AI.

This newsletter will keep you updated on the latest advances in AI-driven creativity. We are a team of industry veterans, entrepreneurs, creatives, and technologists building Hollywood X!

What is Hollywood X?

Our industry is undergoing a transformation that demands a new language—a brand that captures this pivotal moment: Hollywood X.

If you've studied film history or worked in the trenches, you know the "2.0, 3.0" versioning is reductive. Filmmaking has always been about evolution—building better tools, automating the tedious, expanding what's possible. We've been through countless iterations, but let's call this moment X: the variable, the unknown, the next equation to solve.

A Quick History:

• Hollywood 1.0: The Silent Era (1894–late 1920s)

• Hollywood 2.0: The Talkies & Golden Age (late 1920s–early 1960s)

• Hollywood 3.0: New Hollywood & the Auteur Era (1960s–late 1970s)

• Hollywood 4.0: The Blockbuster Era (late 1970s–1990s)

• Hollywood 5.0: Franchises & Globalization (late 1990s–2010s)

• Hollywood 6.0: Streaming & Multiplatform (2010s–present)

• Hollywood X: Where AI, emerging tech, and timeless craft collide (2024+)

Hollywood X is a movement. It bridges legacy and innovation—honoring the irreplaceable art of storytelling while embracing tools that expand creative possibility. It's not about replacing the artist. It's about empowering them with AI-driven workflows and emerging technologies that amplify vision, streamline production, and unlock stories that were previously impossible to tell.

Join us on the historic Fox Lot for an exclusive evening bringing together creators, studio leaders, investors, and technologists to explore the next evolution of Hollywood. 

Unfortunately, we have limited space and can’t accept everyone. But this is just the beginning, my friends.

p.s. Rachel and I will be speaking at AFM on 11/14!

Singapore x Asia December 2025

We are travelling to Singapore for a pop-up event on December 1st, Todd is speaking at ATF on December 3rd, and we’ll be at SIGGRAPH Asia in Hong Kong. Please reach out if you plan to be in the area so that we can meet up!

London February 24-26th 2026

We’ll be in London during MIP, hosting a pop-up and experiential tour. If you plan to be in town or want to help sponsor, please let us know!

ComfyUI LA Meetup October 30th