All articles by Tim Dams – Page 9
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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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NewsNetflix and German media firms launch green production initiative
Leading German broadcasters, streamers and producers have made a joint pledge to embrace more sustainable production methods.
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NewsIPTV to overtake cable within five years
The number of IPTV subscriber numbers will exceed cable TV in 2026, according to UK analysts Digital TV Research.
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NewsITV to link senior manager bonuses to climate targets
ITV is to link bonus payments for its senior leaders to the delivery of climate action targets outlined by the broadcaster.
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NewsLord Grade and ITV weigh up Channel 4 bids
Former Channel 4 chief executive Lord Grade and ITV have reportedly emerged as a potential bidders for the state-owned broadcaster amid signs that government may press ahead with plans to privatise the network.
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NewsFacebook to create 10,000 metaverse jobs in the EU
Facebook is planning to create 10,000 jobs in the European Union over the next five years to help build the metaverse, which it describes as a set of virtual spaces where people can interact with others who aren’t in the same physical space as them.
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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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NewsSky launches all-in-one smart TV
Sky is launching a new smart television which it says will dramatically simplify the way customers watch TV by integrating hardware, software and content.
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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.
