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Abertay University Leads Groundbreaking Real-time 5G VP Trial
In a first for the UK film industry, a short sci-fi film sequence was shot simultaneously at locations in Manchester and Dundee using a stable, low-latency 5G connection, reports David Davies.
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Behind the Scenes: Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
For a machine-tooled $290 million stunt-fuelled blockbuster it comes as a surprise to learn that the latest Mission: Impossible instalment was made with improvisation and experimentation at its core, reports Adrian Pennington.
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Milk Opens VFX Studio in Barcelona
VFX studio Milk has opened a new studio in Barcelona, Spain.
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Film and TV Industry Set for Disruption due to Actors’ Union Strike
The entertainment industry is preparing for major disruption after Hollywood actors’ union SAG-AFTRA approved strike action last week.
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Behind the Scenes: Asteroid City
For a film as singularly American as Asteroid City, Wes Anderson chose to base his latest film in Spain, writes Adrian Pennington.
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ITV No Longer Exploring Purchase of All3Media
ITV is “no longer actively exploring the possible acquisition of All3Media,” according to the UK broadcasting and production group.
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Fremantle Promotes Seb Shorr to Drama and Film COO
Seb Shorr has been promoted to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer for Fremantle’s drama and film business.
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Berlusconi Leaves Control of Media Empire to Two Eldest Children
Silvio Berlusconi left control of his media empire to his two eldest children, Marina and Pier Silvio, according to his will.
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STV Studios Acquires Greenbird Media’s Network of 15 Indies
STV Studios has acquired Greenbird Media’s network of 15 UK independent production companies for an initial cash consideration of £21.4m.
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Seetha Kumar to Step Down as CEO of ScreenSkills
Seetha Kumar, chief executive of ScreenSkills, the UK industry-led skills body for the screen industries, is to step down at the end of December 2023.
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Interview: Douglas Rushkoff on AI in Media
Professor of Media Theory Douglas Rushkoff talks AI myths, legends and hard truths with John Maxwell Hobbs.
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Sky Deutschland Retreats from Commissioning Scripted Originals
Sky Deutschland is pulling out of commissioning scripted originals from 2024.
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Banijay UK Takes Stake in James Norton and Kitty Kaletsky’s Rabbit Track Pictures
Banijay UK has invested in Rabbit Track Pictures, the London based TV & film production company co-founded by actor James Norton and Scripted Executive Kitty Kaletsky.
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Anna Valley Launches Multipurpose Studio Complex
Audiovisual and entertainment technology company Anna Valley is officially opening a new, multi-purpose studio complex this month.
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DMC: A Pan Tone for cinema
The efforts made to accurately represent diverse skin tones on screen are finally breaking through in the form of Digital Melanin Cinematography (DMC), reports Adrian Pennington.
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UK Govt Backs Creative Industry With £77m Funding
The UK government has announced £77 million of new funding for the creative industries.
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ITV Confirms Interest in Buying All3Media
UK broadcaster ITV has confirmed its interest in acquiring leading TV production group All3Media.
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Behind the Scenes: Dead Ringers
Twinning might have become an enduring movie trick, but can it survive the ‘deep fake’ threat? Julian Mitchell investigates behind the scenes of Amazon Prime Video’s Dead Ringers…
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Kerensa Samanidis Appointed General Manager of BBC iPlayer
Kerensa Samanidis has been named as General Manager for BBC iPlayer.
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Barbie: Pretty in Pink
Is there any need to decode the colour swatch of the live action Barbie movie? Adrian Pennington analyses the underlying messaging of colour choice in movies, and how a Colourist’s perspective can throw new light on a story.