In a significant shift, independent film distributor Neon has acquired the rights to "Artificial," an upcoming movie directed by Luca Guadagnino that delves into the life of Sam Altman and his association with OpenAI. The announcement was made on Tuesday, following a competitive bidding process, after Amazon MGM Studios decided to drop the nearly completed $40 million production earlier this month. The decision came as a surprise, given that Amazon had announced a whopping $50 billion investment in OpenAI just months prior. Amazon stated at the time that "Artificial" would be better served by a different studio. Neon plans to release "Artificial" later this year, with ambitions of competing in the 2023 Oscar race. The film, which portrays the days leading up to Altman's dismissal and reinstatement as OpenAI CEO, features an ensemble cast including Andrew Garfield, Monica Barbaro, Yura Borisov, Academy Award winner Mark Rylance, and Ike Barinholtz as Elon Musk. In late February, Amazon signed a multiyear partnership with the artificial intelligence startup. Following Amazon MGM's decision to sell the film earlier this month, Neon has now secured the worldwide rights to "Artificial." The studio's statement emphasized its dedication to working with visionary filmmakers and bringing thought-provoking cinema to global audiences. Notably, Neon boasts a stellar awards-season record, having backed Oscar winners like "Parasite" and "Anomalisa," as well as the last seven Palme d'Or winners at the Cannes Film Festival. The studio did not disclose the financial details of the deal.