SMRTR AIApr 5, 2026Engadget

AI animation studio Toonstar will turn books into digital shows for HarperCollins

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HarperCollins partnered with AI studio Toonstar to turn books into animated shows, starting with "Friendship List." Toonstar's AI creates animation 80% faster and 90% cheaper than traditional methods.

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