This Project submitted to Philly Codefest 2025

Project: AI MovieVerse

Project Type: Beginner

Location: A16

Imagine Super Mario, Bob the Minion, Popeye, and the Grinch sharing the screen in an AI-generated blockbuster! Our project brings these iconic characters together using cutting-edge Generative AI, crafting an entertaining, and completely unique movie scene. By training AI to replicate character personalities, interactions, and expressions, we ensured a blend that stays true to each beloved figure. The result? A never-before-seen adventure filled with humour and unexpected twists—all powered by AI-driven storytelling.

The Entertainers' Roundtable: Our project brings together Super Mario, Bob the Minion, Popeye, and the Grinch in a lighthearted, AI-generated conversation. Using Generative AI, we aim to recreate their unique personalities, humour, and interactions in a simple yet engaging scene. Scene Overview: In a cozy, cartoonish café, the four characters gather around a table, chatting about their best tricks to entertain kids. Mario celebrates adventure, Popeye swears by spinach, Bob finds joy in bananas, and the Grinch... well, he believes in reverse psychology. Their playful banter, misunderstandings, and comedic moments create an entertaining and nostalgic experience. Why This Project? This experiment explores how AI can bring iconic characters together, generating authentic dialogue and natural humour. It’s a fun, creative way to showcase AI’s potential in storytelling while honouring the charm of these beloved figures.

ChatGPT, Runway AI, Synthesia, Veed.io, Perchance AI, InVideo, HeyGen, CapCut, Vividhubs, Hailuo AI, Speechify, Fineshare, Meta AI. Sora AI.

Darshit Rai (dr3264@drexel.edu)
Aman Ostwal (ago34@drexel.edu)
Sanjoli Sogani (ss5656@drexel.edu)
Aryan Jain (aj3246@drexel.edu)
Anamika Tiwary (at3562@drexel.edu)

Selected Prizes


  • Challenge Description: Using any available choice of GenAI - create a movie (can refer to any episode/excerpt from any of your favorite Universal Studios movie ) customize, improvise characters Disclaimer: This is intended for experimental, educational, entertainment purposes only. Judging Criteria: The movie characters that trained well, looks cohesive in the scene and most entertaining using relevant characters from Universal Studios Winning team will be invited to visit the Comcast Innovation Center and meet with Rick Rioboli, Comcast Executive VP and CTO and his team. Winners will also receive a Comcast swag back and tour of the Innovation Center.