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YouTube is reportedly taking measures to combat fraudulent movie channels that heavily utilize artificial intelligence, effectively removing their capacity to monetize their content.
An investigation by Deadline highlighted the platform’s actions in reportedly disabling monetization for two of the most well-known fake movie trailer channels.
The channels, Screen Culture and KH Studio, each boasting over two million subscribers and nearly 1.9 billion views combined, have lost their ability to generate income from YouTube’s advertising program, according to insights from Deadline.
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These channels produce misleading trailers that feature both real and fake film projects, tricking viewers into believing they are seeing authentic footage. In truth, their content often consists of a mix of clips from older films and AI-generated material.
YouTube’s Action Against Fake Movie Trailers
According to a report from Deadline dated March 28, it has come to light that numerous Hollywood studios have urged YouTube to maintain advertising on these fake trailer channels. The exact reasoning remains unclear, but it is suggested that these studios may benefit financially from the generated revenue associated with this fabricated content.
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For instance, Screen Culture, known for creating trailers for anticipated projects like the second GTA 6 trailer or Christopher Nolan’s upcoming movie The Odyssey, does not present authentic content; misleading titles and AI-generated thumbnails attract clicks.
Conversely, KH Studio also produces trailers for real movies but has garnered attention for its completely fictional projects, such as a 2025 film in the Lord of the Rings saga with Timothée Chalamet or a fictional Titanic 2 featuring Leonardo DiCaprio as an aged Jack.
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These channels often use existing film clips combined with edits that violate YouTube’s monetization guidelines. According to YouTube policy, significant modifications should be made to borrowed material, and content should not merely be repurposed to gain views.
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In response to these developments, the founder of KH Studio expressed that their mission has always been to push creative boundaries. Meanwhile, the founder of Screen Culture, Nikhil P. Chaudhari, raised questions about the implications of this crackdown, asking, “what’s the harm?”
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