Pocket.watch Partners with Authenticated AI Company Vermillio to Launch Generative AI Application for Ryan’s World Fans
| To celebrate the release of Ryan’s World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure on August 16th, pocket.watch, the digital-first studio building franchises for the next generation of families, announced today a new AI partnership with Vermillio, the leader in Authenticated AI solutions. Through Vermillio’s Trace ID™, pocket.watch will launch a first-of-its-kind generative AI application where fans of Ryan’s World can create custom merchandise based on authentic Titan Universe characters. Each creation will be a one-of-one, uniquely reflecting the pose and choices that fans and their families make during the innovative app experience. With Vermillio’s Trace ID™ platform, brands, studios, and more valuable IP holders can proactively track and authenticate the use of their IP in generative AI content, enabling permission, fair credit, and compensation for their work as well as control of how it is used by others. Vermillio’s Authenticated AI allows large IP holders to deepen connections with loyal fans by crafting truly immersive experiences that serve their large communities. |
| Using the upcoming film and more approved, official IP from pocket.watch, Vermillio has built an authenticated AI model for the world of Titan Universe. Families can find their inner hero by striking a series of superhero poses that informs how the generative AI model creates a bespoke, custom hero for each family member. The app then allows fans to print the new creation on demand and instantly order the custom merchandise in time to wear before seeing the film. “Through Vermillio’s groundbreaking AI generative technology, not only can families find their hero within, but for the first time ever they can wear it on their sleeves,” stated Chris M. Williams, Founder & CEO of pocket.watch. “Pocket.watch is dedicated to delivering content and experiences that reflect our diverse audience, and the innovation and incredible considerations for inclusivity within this offering do just that.” Since launching in 2015, Ryan’s World has significantly expanded its YouTube presence thanks to Sunlight Entertainment, the Kaji family owned production studio, amassing over 63 million subscribers across all YouTube channels, while garnering over 86 billion views across its videos. Ryan’s World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure, the first wide theatrical release from a YouTube creator, features a cast entirely made of YouTube creators. Pocket.watch’s exclusive partnership with Ryan helped catapult him from a hit YouTube channel to a global multi-category force. Committed to innovation and safety, pocket.watch partnered with Vermillio to create a fun, inclusive experience that lets families safely interact with Ryan’s World. To protect the privacy of children, Vermillio ensures that the app does not save any biometric data when using generative AI. “Pocket.watch and Ryan’s World have developed a global community of passionate fans who enjoy collaboration, creativity, and imagination,” said Dan Neely, Co-Founder & CEO of Vermillio. “We’re proud to leverage Vermillio’s Trace ID technology to develop an innovative, authenticated app that lets each fan and family generate their own completely unique, custom hero. Ahead of the release of the groundbreaking Ryan’s World the Movie, we know that fans will create some truly unique heroes rooted in the incredible Ryan’s World IP.” Vermillio has leveraged Trace ID for groundbreaking projects in partnership with some of the world’s leading IP holders. Sony Pictures Entertainment and Vermillio previously launched the “Spidersociety” Generative AI engine – an online application that allows fans of the Spider-Verse franchise from around the world to use a custom AI engine that draws upon official, authenticated intellectual property from the films to create a digital Spider-Verse version of themselves. The project marked the first time a major studio has used generative AI to build a fan experience around interacting with iconic IP. In partnership with Sony Music Entertainment and Legacy Recordings, Vermillio collaborated with The Orb and David Gilmour to develop “Metallic Spheres in Colour.” Through Trace ID, the breakthrough AI project allowed fans to create their own personalized AI track and artwork remixed from portions of “Metallic Spheres in Colour.” |
| Ryan’s World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure takes audiences on an epic journey full of action and heart. When his twin sisters, Emma and Kate, get sucked into a mystical comic book, Ryan has no choice but to rise up as the great big brother he is and jump in after them. Adventures, battles, and hilarious debacles ensue, as Ryan and his friends navigate the Titan Universe and bring everyone back home safely before his parents catch on. |
