‘CSI’ Creator Anthony Zuiker Developing Cinemalistics, an AI-Generated True-Crime App (EXCLUSIVE)
Anthony Zuiker, the creator of 'CSI', is developing an AI-generated true-crime app called Cinemalistics. The app aims to provide real-time cinematic and documentary adaptations of crime stories as they unfold. It will utilize AI technology to create videos based on public records and social media, with plans for both ad-supported and premium tiers.
- ▪Cinemalistics will allow users to watch AI-generated adaptations of crime stories shortly after they break.
- ▪The app will be powered by a proprietary engine using Nvidia's AI tools.
- ▪Zuiker is collaborating with David Freeman and other entrepreneurs to develop the platform.
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Home Biz News May 29, 2026 10:37am PT ‘CSI’ Creator Anthony Zuiker Developing Cinemalistics, an AI-Generated True-Crime App (EXCLUSIVE) The project aims to produce AI-generated cinematic and documentary versions of crimes as the story’s saga unfolds By Corbin Bolies Plus Icon Corbin Bolies Latest CNN Sues AI Firm Perplexity, Alleging It Engaged in ‘Massive Copyright Infringement’ 1 day ago Associated Press, OpenAI Strike Deal for Election Data 2 days ago Stan Lee ‘Returns’ Under AI Pact: ElevenLabs Licenses Marvel Legend’s Voice and Likeness 2 days ago See All Jerry Metellus “CSI” creator Anthony Zuiker got a phone call about six months ago from his former CAA colleague David Freeman, who left his role as the agency’s digital media chief to found the startup Kynetic Media Ventures, who…
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