Film/TV
Netflix’s ‘The Irishman’ Gets Select Theatrical Opening (Media Post)
Netflix is giving a select number of theaters an exclusive four-week window of its highly touted movie “The Irishman” a month before the film is streamed on its subscription vi... More
MovieLabs Details the Future of Media Production (Wasabi Blog)
MovieLabs paints a clear picture that cloud services will serve as the home for future media production, with all assets (from scripts to captured images to computer-generated mate... More
Chris Kukshtel Discusses ‘The Matrix’ in Dolby Cinema (1428 Elm)
This year The Matrix was remastered in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, which offers exceptional quality in sound and visuals so that fans can experience the action as it was meant to... More
Martin Scorsese, Christopher Nolan Launching ‘Filmmaker Mode’ TV Setting (THR)
Leading directors including Martin Scorsese, Christopher Nolan, Ryan Coogler, Patty Jenkins and Rian Johnson have teamed up with the UHD Alliance — a coalition whose members incl... More
LA-Based PBS Affiliate Selects Sony’s 4K Server as Flexible Backbone of All-UHD Studio (MESA)
KLCS-TV, a PBS affiliate in Los Angeles, recently finished an entire studio facility 4K upgrade, replacing every piece of equipment with new 4K/UHD-capable technology. With 4K/UHD ... More
Researchers at Video Gorillas Use AI to Remaster Archived Content to 4K Resolution and Above (ND)
Over the past few years, film and video standards have continued to evolve. There is a growing demand for higher fidelity imagery and resolutions to deliver a more immersive viewin... More
Scorsese’s New Mob Epic, ‘The Irishman,’ Has Netflix and Theaters at Odds (NY Times)
When Martin Scorsese signed with Netflix to make “The Irishman,” the star-studded epic scheduled to have its premiere on the opening night of the New York Film Festival next mo... More
MovieLabs, Hollywood Studios Publish Report Outlining Tech Needs for Future of Production (THR)
Hollywood’s tech community needs to immediately work together on the future of software, hardware and new production workflows, warns a report released by nonprofit tech research... More
Emmys: How Netflix’s Emergence in Unscripted Races Challenges Broadcasters, Cablers (Variety)
Just a few years ago streaming services didn’t even produce reality series, but this year Netflix landed five Emmy nominations in four reality/competition categories and sparked ... More
Netflix Adds Upcoming Titles Section to Its TV App (Variety)
Netflix is making it easier to keep track of all of its new releases: The company is adding a new “Latest” section to its TV app that includes both listings of newly released t... More
Disney Plans UFC Broadcast for FX (Variety)
UFC matches will return to FX – but not on a permanent basis. ESPN has been showing preliminary bouts to UFC pay-per-view events for the last while on ESPN and ESPN2, and then s... More
Facebook Premieres New Cinema Ad Formats (The Drum)
Facebook has further grown its suite of advertising products with the launch of a pair of tools designed specifically for cinema releases on the social network. Intended to help st... More
Technicolor, MR. X Provide VFX, Complete Picture and Sound Post for New Horror Film (MESA)
Scary Stories to Tell in The Dark, a horror film based on Alvin Schwartz’s popular generation-traumatizing book series – directed by André Øvredal and produced by Oscar-winni... More
IBC 2019: NAGRA Brings Content Protection, TV Distribution Know-How (MESA)
NAGRA (Hall 1.C81) will be addressing the challenges across the entire content value chain – from content aggregation to service creation, content delivery to content consumption... More
How Netflix Is Using Its Muscle to Push Filmmaking Technology Boundaries (THR)
From editing software to actual cameras, the streamer is driving manufacturers to innovate — or risk losing its vast business.... More
Technicolor Names Steffen Wild to Head Virtual Production Department (Animation Xpress)
Technicolor announces the addition of industry leader Steffen Wild to head its virtual production department. In this role, and reporting to Technicolor Pre-Production studio head... More
Will Smith, Robert De Niro and the Rise of the All-Digital Actor (THR)
This fall's 'Gemini Man' and 'The Irishman' are just the tip of the iceberg for how studios will look to capitalize on de-aging VFX techniques... More
Technicolor’s Mill Film Adelaide Up and Running (Animation Magazine)
Technicolor has launched a new post-production studio in Adelaide, Australia. The group’s first Southern Hemisphere operation, operating under the Mill Film banner, is up and run... More
Signiant Helps Allegiance Studios Tap Into Global Talent Pool of VFX Artists Using its Media Shuttle (MESA)
Media Shuttle is Signiant’s SaaS solution that makes it easy for people to send and share large files with speed, reliability and security. Its end-user UI or “portals” can b... More
Viacom CEO Touts Paramount’s ‘Incredible Value’ of Pay Window Rights (THR)
The studio, which currently has a multiyear licensing deal with Epix, has moved from beyond its turnaround phase, Bob Bakish says. ... More