This next-generation AI film studio becomes the first production company to ever finish multiple genre films using this new medium
Magic Engine Studios has announced the launch of its fifth feature-length movie, ASTRO CATS: THE MOVIE, a sci‑fi gonzo space comedy, which will make its premiere on Alchemy Streaming via Apple TV and Roku on August 15.
This achievement marks the culmination of roughly one year of work on all five films and highlights the commercial viability of the Magic Engine production pipeline—a repeatable method for creating original entertainment by orchestrating commercially available generative AI tools with traditional filmmaking techniques.
"People often assume generative filmmaking is simply typing a prompt and letting a computer make a movie," said Brian James Gage. "That's not what we've built. The Magic Engine production pipeline is a filmmaking methodology. It combines commercially available generative AI technologies with traditional creative disciplines and constant human direction to produce original feature entertainment. Every decision—from writing and production design to editing, voice performance, music, pacing, and final delivery—is guided by creative intent."
The Magic Engine production pipeline brings together writing, production design, cinematography, editorial, visual effects, voice performance, music composition, sound design, quality control, and post‑production under a single creative vision, allowing for faster production while maintaining creative control throughout the filmmaking process.
Over the last twelve months, Magic Engine Studios completed and delivered five original feature films using their proprietary production methodology, all directed by Gage. Together, the productions total 349 minutes of original feature content. They also cover a wide variety of genres—including science fiction, fantasy, action, holiday entertainment, comedy, and family programming—demonstrating the versatility of the Magic Engine production pipeline across many storytelling formats.
"Our objective has never been simply to make AI movies," explained Debbi Berlin, CEO of Magic Engine Studios. "Our goal has been to build a professional production company capable of delivering commercially viable entertainment through an innovative, repeatable production and distribution methodology. Completing five feature movies in approximately one year demonstrates that this approach can scale while continuing to evolve creatively."
ASTRO CATS: THE MOVIE will premiere in a one‑time engagement on Alchemy Streaming, accessible via Apple TV and Roku, as part of AIMV's Saturday Night at the Movies, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Magic Engine's Release Schedule:
THE CHEEP | July 2025 67 min
PUMPKIN PATCH | October 2025 59 min
RED NOSE 2: FULL METAL RULDOFF | December 2025 53 min
THE YELLOW KNIGHT | April 2026 77 min
ASTRO CATS: THE MOVIE | August 2026 93 min
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About Magic Engine Studios
Magic Engine Studios is a next‑generation entertainment company focused on generative movie production, original intellectual property development, feature previsualization, production design, and AI‑powered creative services. Using the Magic Engine production pipeline, the company creates original feature films and commercial creative solutions by merging commercially available generative AI technologies with professional filmmaking practices into a cohesive production approach.
The Magic Engine Team
Brian James Gage — Co‑Founder & Generative Director
Brian James Gage created the Magic Engine production pipeline, a commercial filmmaking methodology that blends commercially available generative AI technologies with traditional production disciplines to produce original feature entertainment, cinematic visualization, and professional creative services.
Debbi Berlin — Co‑Founder & CEO
Debbi Berlin is an acquisition, marketing, and theatrical distribution executive who has acquired content for streaming platforms both domestically and internationally and spearheaded theatrical campaigns for clients such as Cohen Media Group, the British Film Institute & Tartan Films.
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