Film/TV

 

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

The 6 Things Theater Owners Should Do to Stay Relevant in the Streaming Era (Forbes)

Unless you've been under a rock somewhere in the (melting) Arctic Circle, you know that streaming services like Netflix, Amazon and Hulu are about to get some very famous company. ... More

How TV Tuned In More Ad Dollars: Direct Response and Digital Doubts (Variety)

At a time when TV viewers have more power than ever to skip past commercials, Madison Avenue is acting like it’s the heyday of the Pillsbury Doughboy, Toucan Sam and Mr. Whipple.... More

IBC 2019: Bitmax to Showcase Maestro Content Orchestration System (MESA)

Bitmax, the digital media management and licensing company, will be at IBC 2019 showcasing its Maestro content orchestration system. They will be meeting with content owners, distr... More

‘The Lion King’ Comes Roaring Back to Life (MESA)

Technicolor’s MPC Film teamed up once again with director Jon Favreau to bring the beloved characters from another Disney classic back to the screen, in a whole new way. (more&he... More

Research: Worldwide Pay TV Market Far From Dead (Digital TV Europe)

The pay TV market is expected to surpass a 1.1 billion subscriber base in 2024, claims a new report. According to global tech market advisory firm ABI Research, while the increasin... More

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