Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way stories are created and characters come to life.
In this upcoming episode of On Air with Johnny B, we speak with Eline Van der Velden, the founder of Particle6 and the creative force behind Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated character developed through the company’s AI division, Xicoia.
Together, we explore how AI is transforming entertainment, the creative process behind digital characters, and what the rise of AI performers could mean for the future of film, television, and online media.
This conversation offers a fascinating look at where creativity, technology, and storytelling collide.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Eline Van der Velden
Eline Van der Velden is an actress, comedian, and entrepreneur working at the intersection of entertainment and technology. She is the founder of Particle6 Group, a production company focused on innovative storytelling formats.
Through Particle6’s AI division, Xicoia, she helped create Tilly Norwood — an artificial intelligence character designed to explore new possibilities in digital performance and AI-driven storytelling.
Van der Velden’s work bridges traditional entertainment with emerging technologies, positioning her as one of the creators exploring how artificial intelligence could reshape the future of media.
WHAT WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE
In this conversation with Johnny B, we explore:
• The origin story behind Tilly Norwood
• How AI characters are created and developed
• The intersection of comedy, storytelling, and technology
• Ethical questions surrounding AI performers
• The future of AI personalities in entertainment
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how stories are told across film, television, and digital media. The creation of characters like Tilly Norwood demonstrates how emerging technology is opening new possibilities for storytelling and performance. In this upcoming interview, Johnny B speaks with Eline Van der Velden about the intersection of artificial intelligence, entertainment, and the future of digital characters.
🎙 About On Air with Johnny B
Hosted by entertainment journalist and voice actor John “Johnny B” Bowman, On Air with Johnny B features in-depth interviews with the legends and visionaries shaping film, music, art, and storytelling.
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