TELEVISIONATION: The Swedlow Show – Colin Petrie-Norris’s Bold Vision on AI, Storytelling, and Streaming

August 10, 2025

Colin Petrie-Norris, founder and CEO of Fairground Entertainment (fairground.tv) chatted with Tracy Swedlow, Editor-in-Chief of ITVT/TVOT on TELEVISIONATION: “The Swedlow Show” about the new company’s mission to leverage AI for storytelling and content distribution.

Petrie-Norris discussed many things including the fact that he was inspired by Tyler Perry’s interest in AI tools to start Fairground. He also talked about how Fairground aims to create, vet and distribute AI-generated content to major streaming platforms and emphasized the importance of maintaining quality and avoiding copyright infringements. The platform will also support creators by providing training and resources through partnerships with organizations like Machine Cinema.

Ultimately, Petrie-Norris goes into why he feels Fairground Entertainment will revolutionize advertising, enabling brand integrations and contextual advertising. The company has attracted significant investor interest, including a lead investor, Viant.

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