Create & Produce – Page 14
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NewsDAZN acquires Israel’s Texel, launches DAZN X tech hub
Sports streamer DAZN Group has launched technology and innovation hub DAZN X to develop interactive and engaging experiences for its viewers.
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NewsOB firm Arena TV ceases trading
Outside broadcast firm Arena Television has ceased trading after more than 30 years in business.
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NewsStudy finds women are ‘invisible’ in visual effects industry
Women received just 21.6% of all VFX credits across the top 400 grossing films from 2016 to 2019, according to a new report titled Invisible in Visual Effects.
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NewsReport: time to invest in virtual production skills
The UK needs to rapidly train and invest in virtual production skills if it is to capitalise on the technology, according to a report from the StoryFutures Academy: The National Centre for Immersive Storytelling.
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NewsBelfast’s Titanic Studios listed for sale
Belfast filming facility Titanic Studios has been put up for sale.
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NewsDisney+ to launch Marvel films in IMAX’s Expanded Aspect Ratio
Streaming service Disney+ is to launch 13 Marvel titles in IMAX’s Expanded Aspect Ratio on 12 November.
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NewsTV can help viewers decarbonise their lifestyles, says Sky
Broadcaster Sky has called for greater collaboration among broadcasters to help consumers to decarbonise their lifestyles through on-air content.
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NewsFramestore opens Mumbai studio
VFX house Framestore has opened a 30,000 square-foot, purpose-built studio in Mumbai.
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NewsOver 200 cinematographers call for ban of functional firearms on set
Over 200 leading cinematographers have signed an open letter calling for the ban of functional firearms on film sets following the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust last month.
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NewsElisabeth Murdoch backs VFX start-up BeloFX
Elisabeth Murdoch has backed new visual effects company beloFX, which has been launched in Canada and the UK by former senior leaders of VFX giant DNEG.
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NewsBBC Sport boss awarded IBC’s International Honour for Excellence
The IBC2021 International Honour for Excellence will be awarded to Barbara Slater, BBC Director of Sport.
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NewsHollywood crew strike averted
A Hollywood production shutdown has been averted after US studios and streamers struck an 11th hour deal with the union representing film and TV crews.
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NewsTalpa Network hires ITV’s Meijs as CEO
John de Mol’s Talpa Network has appointed Maarten Meijs as chief executive.
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NewsTom Fussell named CEO of BBC Studios
The BBC has appointed Tom Fussell as CEO of BBC Studios, its commercial production and distribution arm.
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NewsIMG hires ex-Sky Sports boss Barney Francis
IMG has hired former Sky Sports managing director Barney Francis as executive vice president, head of global production to lead IMG’s production business.
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NewsFramestore names Stein as chief tech officer
Framestore has appointed Disney exec Michael Stein as chief technology officer.
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NewsNFTS to offer first virtual production course
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) is to launch a part-time certificate course to service what it says is an unprecedented demand for virtual production skills within the screen sector.
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NewsSony closes in on drama indie Bad Wolf
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is reportedly on the verge of acquiring His Dark Materials and A Discovery of Witches producers Bad Wolf.
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NewsHollywood on course for crew production strike
Hollywood looks on course for a major strike by production crews after a union representing film and TV workers voted to strike by a near unanimous margin.
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NewsBafta to honour production teams
Line producers, production managers and heads of production can now formally have their work recognised as part of the named nominees, alongside other members of the production team deemed to have had most creative input.
