Major Garrett Named Chief Washington Correspondent for CBS News CBS News has promoted Major Garrett to the post of Chief Washington Correspondent. A veteran journo, Garrett has served as Chief White House Correspondent since joining CBS News in 2012. With the promotion, Garrett will expand his beat to a wider range of stories coming out of Washington as well as the 2020 presidential election…
SF Studios Acquires Norwegian Production Company Paradox SF Studios has acquired Paradox, the well-established Scandinavian company behind Erik Poppe’s “U-July 22,” to launch Norwegian production operations. SF Studios, which will be celebrating its centenary next year, has up until now focused on the production of feature films and drama series in Sweden and Denmark. The company also boasts distribution operations in Norway…
Internationally Acclaimed Visual Artist, Tupac Martir, Gives Closing Keynote at ISE 2019 Tupac Martir, “the visual artist and creative director behind some of the most important events in the world” according to Vogue, will give the Closing Keynote at ISE 2019. Martir is the founder of Satore Studio, a London-based multidisciplinary design … [READ MORE]
Animation!: Costa Rica’s Osopez Pitches ‘The Pleasefixers’ Costa Rican animation studio Osopez is developing 3D CGI black comedy series “The Pleasefixers,” its most ambitious project to date, which has been selected for pitching at Ventana Sur’s 3rd Animation! showcase. Co-created by Osopez’s Ariel Arburola and Carlos Redondo, the 12-episode, 23-minute TV show targets young adults and adults, aged 18-34. “Pleasefixers” follows a…
‘The Goalkeeper’s’ Gory Patiño Teams with Luis Reneo on ‘Pseudo’ Bolivia’s Gory Patiño, writer-director for his country’s Academy Award submission “The Goalkeeper” – also the highest grossing Bolivian film in 15 years – and his frequent filmmaking partner, Spain’s Luis Reneo, are participating in this year’s Ventana Sur films in progress section with their socio-political thriller “Pseudo.” The project was also selected as a finalist…
First ILLUMINOTRONICA Event Attracts Over 6000 Visitors Networking, innovation and digital transformation for a sparkly innovative edition The first edition of ILLUMINOTRONICA (LUMI) in Bologna, from November 29th to December 1st, has been a success. With more than 6,000 industry professionals gathering together (architects, engineers, installers, system … [READ MORE]
Ventana Sur: The Gersh Agency’s Roy Ashton Talks Pitching 101 BUENOS AIRES — Roy Ashton, responsible for packaging and selling projects to markets and operators such as Amazon for Hollywood’s The Gersh Agency, spoke to a standing-room-only crowd about the process of pitching successfully to the U.S. market ahead of a script workshop he attended Tuesday afternoon. Ashton emphasized the draw of storytelling on an international…
Ventana Sur: CMG Pre-Sells ‘Ainbo’ to Over Half the World (EXCLUSIVE) BUENOS AIRES — Marking what looks very much like a new record for animation in Latin America, Edward Noeltner’s Cinema Management Group, the sales company behind Oscar-nominated “Loving Vincent,” has pre-sold “Ainbo – Spirit of the Amazon” to over half the planet. “Ainbo” was picked up by CMG in January 2017 off the first edition…
Ventana Sur: Breaking Glass Picks up Threesome Drama ‘We Are Three’ (EXCLUSIVE) Breaking Glass Pictures has clinched North American rights to Argentine helmer-scribe Marcelo Briem Stamm’s ménage-a-trois drama “We Are Three,” (“Somos Tr3s”), which it first spotted at the Buenos Aires’ 2017 Ventana Sur. Breaking Glass CEO Rich Wolff and Ida Martins of Media Luna New Films closed the deal at this year’s Ventana Sur. The film’s…
Ventana Sur: Chile’s Producers Look to Take Industry to Next Level BUENOS AIRES — Oscar-winning Chilean producer Juan de Dios Larraín (“A Fantastic Woman”), Sebastián Freund, co-creator of Chile’s biggest ever B.O. hit, “Stefan vs. Kramer,” and Gabriela Sandoval, co-director of Sanfic, Chile’s biggest film event, Sanfic festival, are joining forces to haul Chile’s much vaunted cinema into the 21st century. They will be joined by…
Hulu Picks Up Anna Friel Drama ‘Butterfly’ Hulu has snagged U.S. rights to “Butterfly,” the family drama about separated parents who disagree over how to deal with their youngest child, Max, who was born a boy but identifies as a girl. The series was commissioned by ITV in the U.K. “Marcella” star Anna Friel plays Max’s mother, Vicky, and Emmett J. Scanlon…
Ventana Sur: Portugal’s Pepe Rapazote Toplines Argentine Leonardo Brzezicki’s ‘Almost in Love’ (EXCLUSIVE) Portuguese actor Pêpê Rapazote (“Narcos,” “Shameless”) is toplining Argentine helmer-scribe Leonardo Brzezicki’s second feature, “Almost in Love.” The father-daughter drama is the third collaboration between Argentine shingle Ruda Cine and Rodrigo Teixeira’s RT Features of Brazil, a co-producer of such stellar titles as “Call Me by Your Name,” “Little Men,” “Patti Cake$” and “Frances Ha.” Derk-Jan…
BBC Orders Documentary Series About Rupert Murdoch’s Print Empire The BBC has ordered “A Tabloid Empire,” a three-part documentary series about Rupert Murdoch’s influence over the British press. The series will air on BBC Two in the U.K. and examine in detail the popular press in the U.K. between 1997 and 2012, a period that takes in phone hacking and corruption but also during…
Google Unveils 2018 Top Searches: ‘Black Panther,’ Stan Lee, ‘Roseanne’ Among Most Popular Queries Google released its 2018 “year in search” lists of what internet users sought out this year, with “Black Panther” scoring as the top entertainment search. Disney-Marvel Studios’ superhero blockbuster “Black Panther” was the only movie or TV show in the top-10 trending overall searches on Google this year (both in the U.S. and worldwide). High-profile…
‘Brokeback Mountain,’ ‘Jurassic Park,’ ‘My Fair Lady’ Added to National Film Registry “Brokeback Mountain,” “Jurassic Park,” “My Fair Lady,” “The Shining,” “Hud” and “Monterey Pop” are among the best known titles among this year’s additions to the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. A place on the list — always made up of 25 films — guarantees the film will be preserved under the terms…
National Gallery of Art Chooses First Female Director nytimes.com - The National Gallery of Art in Washington has selected Kaywin Feldman of the Minneapolis Institute of Art as its new director, the first woman to hold the job in the museum’s 77-year history. In Marc…Tweeted by @D_Robert_Kelly https://twitter.com/D_Robert_Kelly/status/1072735673566797825
Christian Bale Recalls Meeting Donald Trump: ‘He Thought I Was Bruce Wayne’ With Christian Bale’s latest film, “Vice,” a political dramedy, it’s inevitable ties will be drawn between the film and the current political administration and its chief, President Donald Trump. On the red carpet for the premiere of “Vice,” Bale, who stars as former Vice President Dick Cheney, shared that he met the current president while…
Perfection, Good Design, and the Art of Both | Adobe Blog theblog.adobe.com - “Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away” — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry When I first saw this quote as a design student — a long time a…Tweeted by @Adobe https://twitter.com/Adobe/status/1072717768921964544
I Just Got a New Camera… What Do I Do? bhphotovideo.com - You just got a shiny new digital (or film) camera. Of course, you can just pop the battery and a memory card or film in and start shooting, but there are some things you may want to consider before y…Tweeted by @BHPhotoVideo https://twitter.com/BHPhotoVideo/status/1072704365968928774
Clear sight coating saves thousands for CCTV provision in North Lanarkshire - Security Solutions business.panasonic.co.uk - TCA, the provider of security services for North Lanarkshire Council, has seen savings of around £50,000 a year, after installing 300 Panasonic CCTV cameras, waterproofed with a unique ClearSight Coa…Tweeted by @panasonic https://twitter.com/panasonic/status/1072703045639622656
‘Bumblebee’ Again Tops Studios’ TV Ad Spending In this week’s edition of the Variety Movie Commercial Tracker, powered by the TV advertising attention analytics company iSpot.tv, Paramount Pictures claims the top spot in spending for the second week in a row with “Bumblebee.” Ads placed for the sci-fi/action film had an estimated media value of $6.31 million through Sunday for 941 national…
GoPro’s moving production out of China due to high tariffs - Videomaker videomaker.com - The trade war between China and the United States has resulted in huge tariffs. This has led U.S. companies like GoPro to move their production out of China. GoPro Monday announced it would be moving…Tweeted by @videomaker https://twitter.com/videomaker/status/1072695048813330432
‘Elseworlds, Part 3’ Recap: 2019 ‘Arrowverse’ Crossover Theme Revealed SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched “Elseworlds, Part 2,” the final part of the 2018 “Arrowverse” crossover, which aired Dec. 11. After John Deegan (Jeremy Davies) got another go at using the Book of Destiny to rewrite reality, the “Elseworlds” finale saw Barry (Grant Gustin) and Oliver (Stephan Amell) facing…
Film News Roundup: Ryan Reynolds’ Michael Bay Film ‘6 Underground’ Wraps Production In today’s film news roundup, shooting has wrapped on Ryan Reynolds’ “6 Underground,” BAFTA LA names new board members, and the WGA East honors longtime exec Randall Jasta. PRODUCTION Michael Bay’s Ryan Reynolds-starrer “6 Underground” has wrapped production. Netflix and Skydance Media completed principal photography in Abu Dhabi on the action-adventure, which reportedly carries a $125…
Best Films of 2018 - Film Comment filmcomment.com - The results are in for our 2018 poll of Film Comment's contributors and editors! Our top 10 list includes excerpts from our features, reviews, and interviews about these films from across the year, a…Tweeted by @FilmLinc https://twitter.com/FilmLinc/status/1072666470432296962
Film Review: ‘Springsteen on Broadway’ Hope you like the 69-year-old version of Bruce Springsteen’s face, because it’s virtually all you’re going to see for the two hours and 40 minutes of the filmed “Springsteen on Broadway” — other than the bare brick wall of the theater casting a dim glow in the background beyond those gray sideburns, and two songs’…
Kirk Kerkorian’s Estate Settles With Widow for $12.5 Million variety.com - The estate of late media mogul Kirk Kerkorian has a reached a settlement with his widow, who claimed she was entitled to a third of his $1.8 billion fortune. Una Davis will receive just $12.5 million…- Kirk Kerkorian’s Estate Settles With Widow for $12.5 Million The estate of late media mogul Kirk Kerkorian has a reached a settlement with his widow, who claimed she was entitled to a third of his $1.8 billion fortune. Una Davis will receive just $12.5 million under the deal, which is set for court approval on Wednesday. Davis married the mogul in March 2014, becoming…
‘A Star Is Born,’ ‘Vice’ Lead 2018 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Nominees The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) announced their nominees for the 8th annual AACTA International Awards on Tuesday. “A Star Is Born” and “Vice” lead the pack, with five and four nominations respectively. The two leading films compete with “BlacKkKlansman,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and “Roma” for best film, while Nicole Kidman becomes the…
China's CCTV Looks to Grass Valley for End-to-End Production Solution to Power its Transition to 4K UHD and IP grassvalley.com - China's CCTV Looks to Grass Valley for End-to-End Production Solution to Power its Transition to 4K UHD and IP MONTREAL, December 12, 2018 — China Central Television (CCTV), the predominant state tel…Tweeted by @GrassValleyLive https://twitter.com/GrassValleyLive/status/1072647331894448130
TV Roundup: Netflix Orders Ted Bundy Docu-Series In today’s TV roundup, Netflix has ordered a docu-series on serial killer Ted Bundy and “Love, Gilda” sets a premiere date on CNN FIRST LOOKS Variety has obtained an exclusive clip of “Into the Okavango,” the upcoming National Geographic film. Premiering Dec. 14 on Nat Geo, the film, six years in the making, follows a…
'Meghan Markle' tops Google name searches bbc.com - "Meghan Markle" was the most searched-for person's name for the second year running on Google's UK search service. But the Duchess of Sussex came second to the overall winner of the most queried term…Tweeted by @BBCTech https://twitter.com/BBCTech/status/1072643603967762432
Off Broadway Review: ‘Clueless’ the Musical How does a musical stage adaptation of Amy Heckerling’s 1995 film comedy of oblivious privileged teens, “Clueless,” play in the era of female empowerment and millennial engagement? True, the principal skills of lead teen Cher Horowitz are the superficial ones of mall shopping and makeovers. But her sweet spirit and independence, plus some added P.C. relevance,…
After Golden Horse Awards Embarrassment, China Orders Talent Home for Huabiao Ceremony China’s government quietly ordered top Chinese talent back to the mainland from abroad this past weekend to attend a Beijing ceremony for its highest film industry honors, the loosely bi-annual Huabiao Awards. The move came just weeks after it directed mainland film executives and talent to snub after-parties and return home as quickly as possible…
Fotosintesis Readies Immigration Animated Feature ‘Beast’ (EXCLUSIVE) BUENOS AIRES — Mexico City-based Fotosintesis Media, a joint initiative of Mexico’s Mantarraya Group and writer-director Miguel Angel Uriegas, is moving into pre-production this January on “Beast,” the third Mexican animated feature from the cause-driven entertainment label. News of the move comes as Uriegas presents at Ventana Sur’s Animation! forum 15 minutes of work in…
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‘Doctor Strange’ Director Scott Derrickson to Return for Sequel “Doctor Strange” director Scott Derrickson has signed up for Disney-Marvel’s sequel. The studio, which had no comment, is about to start searching for a writer. Derrickson co-wrote the 2016 original with C. Robert Cargill and Jon Spaihts. Benedict Cumberbatch is expected to reprise his role as Stephen Strange, along with co-stars Benedict Wong and Rachel McAdams.…
Facebook Instant Games Celebrates Second Anniversary Facebook Instant Games is celebrating its second anniversary, having served up over 20 billion game sessions since its launch in 2016. Facebook Instant Games launched in 2016 on Facebook and Messenger with 20 games available in 30 markets. The platform has since grown considerably to encompass over 6,000 games globally. After opening up to all…
Man Smashes Rare Mayan and Chinese Works at Denver Art Museum, Police Say nytimes.com - The incident was captured on surveillance video, which has not been released. Mr. Heinrich said Mr. Siebenlist, who had bought a ticket to the show, did not explain his motivation but used “a lot of …Tweeted by @D_Robert_Kelly https://twitter.com/D_Robert_Kelly/status/1072633766173134850
Canon will likely include 5-Axis In-Body IS in next EOS R camera - Videomaker videomaker.com - Canon’s EOS R made history as the company’s first full-frame mirrorless camera. That camera was missing in-body stabilization, but that could change in the next iteration. Canon will reportedly be in…Tweeted by @videomaker https://twitter.com/videomaker/status/1072627145787277312
Breaking Down ‘The Favourite’s’ Insane, Royal Dance Battle (Watch) We’ll go out on a limb and say no scene in this year’s crop of awards films was more WTF? than the absurd and delightful royal dance moment in “The Favourite.” Debuting early on in Yorgos Lanthimos’ female love-triangle drama, the dance serves as wonderful reminder that, even when dressed like Merchant Ivory and full…
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ART OF THE CUT with Oscar-nominee, Tatiana Riegel, ACE by Steve Hullfish - ProVideo Coalition provideocoalition.com - Tatiana Riegel, ACE was last profiled in Art of the Cut for her Oscar-nominated editing of director Craig Gillespie’s I, Tonya, for which she won an ACE Eddie. Her previous work includes, The Finest …Tweeted by @ProVideo https://twitter.com/ProVideo/status/1072623123038638085
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Police Responding To Noise Complaint End Up Playing ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ Police called to a St. Paul, Minnesota apartment last Friday for a noise complaint found a group of people engaged in a heated match of “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,” so naturally they joined in, according to Yahoo Lifestyle. After a series of noise complaints had been lodged against his friends at the apartment complex, Jovante M. Williams…
‘Aquaman’ Reviews: What the Critics Are Saying Reviews of DC’s “Aquaman” vary between feelings of surprise and disappointment. Some critics are applauding director James Wan’s strong re-imagining of a previously stale character, while others are harping on DC’s inability to stack up against rival Marvel — but most are just relieved the film isn’t an all-out flop. There are virtually no qualms about…
A Female Perspective on Music Production: ‘Change Takes Time,’ Says Ex-Matrix Member With Linda Perry’s Grammy nomination for Producer of the Year, it’s the first time in 14 years that a woman has been represented in the category. Perry is preceded by Lauren Christy, formerly of the production trio The Matrix, who has written for Avril Lavigne (“Complicated,” “Sk8er Boi”), and Enrique Iglesias (Tonight I’m Loving You”),…
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Amy Poehler Is Ready for a ‘Parks and Rec’ Reunion Is Amy Poehler just getting our hopes up? We hope not, because the funny lady tells Variety that she’s ready for a “Parks and Recreation” reunion. “I am technically available,” Poehler said on Monday at Smart Girls’ 10th anniversary celebration dinner. “I have like six of Leslie’s blazers in my closet, so anytime.” “Parks and Recreation”…
‘Black Panther’ Named Top Movie of 2018 by African American Film Critics Assn. Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther” has won three awards from members of the African American Film Critics Association, taking the trophies for best film, director, and song for “All the Stars.” The AAFCA made the announcement Tuesday and will present the awards in ceremonies on Feb. 6 at the Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles. “Selecting Disney’s…
IFFAM: Shekhar Kapur Plans New ‘Elisabeth’ Film (EXCLUSIVE) Shekhar Kapur, best known outside India for “Elizabeth,” his 1998 biopic about the 16th Century British queen, is readying a new “Elisabeth” film. Based on a musical about one of the most famous members of the Austrian royal family, the film is to be shot in German. Together with Michael Kunze and Sylvester Levay, Kapur…
Shark-Centric ‘Maneater’ Coming to Epic Games Store in 2019 Tripwire Interactive is bringing its shark-themed action-RPG “Maneater” to the Epic Games Store in 2019. The game, which lets players take on the role of a killer shark, will debut on the Epic Games store and release on other PC platforms 12 months later. “Epic are doing something unheard of for digital distribution platforms –…
Vasan Bala Takes ‘Last Breath’ Back to Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP (EXCLUSIVE) Vasan Bala, director of the International Film Festival & Awards Macao’s Indian competition title “The Man Who Feels No Pain” (aka “Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota”), will next direct “Till The Last Breath” (“Marte Dum Tak”). As with “No Pain,” former Disney India managing director Ronnie Screwvala will produce through his RSVP production outfit. “No…
Kathreen Khavari Tapped by Refinery29 for ‘Embrace’ Comedy Pilot variety.com - Refinery29 will begin production in 2019 on “Embrace,” a pilot from writing duo Kathreen Khavari (“Big Little Lies”) and Chuck Neal. “Embrace” will star Khavari as she comes up with an unconventional…Tweeted by @Variety_Tech https://twitter.com/Variety_Tech/status/1072608227915907072- Kathreen Khavari Tapped by Refinery29 for ‘Embrace’ Comedy Pilot Refinery29 will begin production in 2019 on “Embrace,” a pilot from writing duo Kathreen Khavari (“Big Little Lies”) and Chuck Neal. “Embrace” will star Khavari as she comes up with an unconventional solution to prevent her Iranian immigrant parents from having to move back to Iran. Refinery29 bills the show, set in Khavari’s hometown of…
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RCF Group to Acquire DPA Microphones prosoundnetwork.com - Italy (December 11, 2018)—In its second major acquisition of 2018, Italy-based RCF Group has entered into an agreement to purchase Denmark's DPA Microphones. As DPA products are used on every contine…Tweeted by @ProSoundNews https://twitter.com/ProSoundNews/status/1072594649670475776
KLUC/Las Vegas' 20th Annual KLUC Chet Buchanan Show Toy Drive Breaks Records allaccess.com - ENTERCOM Top 40 KLUC/LAS VEGAS just wrapped up the 20th annual 98.5 KLUC CHET BUCHANAN SHOW TOY DRIVE. The 12-day record setting event topped over $500,000 in cash and gift cards collected, filled 37…Tweeted by @nabtweets https://twitter.com/nabtweets/status/1072594571417321472
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Richard E. Grant Makes the Most of His Screen Time Richard E. Grant is so memorable in “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” that it’s a shock to realize he’s only in a fraction of the film. Fox Searchlight’s “Can You Ever Forgive Me?”centers on biographer Lee Israel (Melissa McCarthy) when she is broke and desperate, and begins forging celebrity letters. Israel has encounters with multiple…
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‘Get Shorty’ Renewed for Season 3 at Epix Epix has renewed “Get Shorty” for Season 3. The loose adaptation of the 1990 Elmore Leonard novel and subsequent film stars Chris O’Dowd, Ray Romano, Lidio Porto, Megan Stevenson, Sean Bridgers, and Carolyn Dodd. In the series, O’Dowd plays a hitman from Nevada who struggles to shed his criminal past after he moves to Hollywood to…
‘Overwatch’ Winter Wonderland is Live, Brings Back Yeti Hunt “Overwatch’s” Winter Wonderland 2018 seasonal event is now live, Blizzard Entertainment announced on Twitter on Tuesday. This year’s Winter Wonderland will include a mass of new skins, cosmetics, and sprays as well as the return of the Yeti Hunt and Snowball arcade modes. The event will run from Dec. 11 to Jan 2. The winter-themed…
Movies Starring Women Outperform Male-Led Titles at Box Office, Study Finds Female-led movies outperformed male-led titles at the worldwide box office during the 2014-17 period, a study released Tuesday showed. Creative Artists Agency and technology company Shift7 said that the analysis found that female-led films outperformed male-led films at all budget levels. The study grew out of the Time’s Up movement in a collaboration aiming to…
Starz Available for $5 a Month for 3 Months Through the Holidays variety.com - Starz is having an online holiday sale: The premium cable network is selling three months of its online streaming service for $5 per month, down from the regular price of $8.99 per month. The offer i…Tweeted by @Variety_Tech https://twitter.com/Variety_Tech/status/1072566973744275456
Amazon Renews ‘Goliath’ for Season 3 Amazon has renewed legal drama “Goliath” for a third season. “Goliath” centers on washed-up lawyer Billy McBride, played by Billy Bob Thornton, who has one shot at redemption after a client he successfully defended from a murder charge went on to slaughter a family. Thornton won a Golden Globe for his performance in 2017. “Our…
Film Review: ‘Aquaman’ Aquaman isn’t like the other DC Comics superheroes, so it seems only right that his bigscreen solo show should have a personality all its own — which, in the hands of “Furious 7” director James Wan, it does. Gone is the Aryan-looking Atlantean in green-and-orange spandex, replaced with a bare-chested Hawaiian super-stud with long, shaggy…- Starz Available for $5 a Month for Three Months Through the Holidays Starz is having an online holiday sale: The premium cable network is selling three months of its online streaming service for $5 per month, down from the regular price of $8.99 per month. The offer is available to new users who sign up until the end of December. Subscribers also get a 7-day free trial,…
Selena Quintanilla Scripted Series Gets Greenlight at Netflix Netflix has ordered a scripted drama series based on the life of Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla. The series is described as a coming of age story following Selena as her dreams come true and all the heart-wrenching and life-changing choices she and her family have to make as they navigate success, family, and music. “Selena…
Inside Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls 10th Anniversary Dinner (EXCLUSIVE) “I’ve made an observation I’d like to share. I’m the only one that’s eaten my crab cake,” joked Amy Poehler as she addressed the room during the round robin introductions being made at her Smart Girls 10th anniversary dinner on Monday night. The 16 women at the table, who were so enthralled in the conversation…
‘Detroiters’ Canceled at Comedy Central After Two Seasons Comedy Central has canceled its Motor City series “Detroiters” after two seasons. The scripted half-hour from Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video and Comedy Central Productions bowed in early 2017. Season two premiered in June. The buddy comedy was created by stars Sam Richardson and Tim Robinson along with “Saturday Night Live” veterans Zach Kanin and Joe…
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Listen: Jeffrey Katzenberg, Meg Whitman Go Long on Short-Form Entertainment variety.com - One is a legend in the media business, the other in the tech world. But together Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman are intent on bringing the best of both worlds together for their ambitious new ven…Tweeted by @Variety_Tech https://twitter.com/Variety_Tech/status/1072549611238289408
University of Toronto simplifies video distribution avinteractive.com - A 3G Ultra HD Over IP platform from Just Add Power (J+P) has been selected as the centrepiece of a video system in a new research institute and laboratory school at the University of Toronto. The ins…Tweeted by @AVMag https://twitter.com/AVMag/status/1072548659487756288
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Amazon sackings 'follow sales data leaks' bbc.com - Amazon has sacked workers it believes had been misusing internal data on high-selling products, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports. Amazon reportedly believed the staff, in India, China and the US…Tweeted by @BBCTech https://twitter.com/BBCTech/status/1072542779807596546
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Big Ben bongs replaced by Rochdale bongs on Radio 4 this Christmas ontheradio.co.uk - The 6pm Christmas Eve news bulletin on BBC Radio 4 will be preceded by the bongs from Rochdale Town Hall this year. Normally it would be the live bongs from Big Ben that are heard, but they’ve been s…Tweeted by @RadioToday https://twitter.com/RadioToday/status/1072533735772446720
Netflix Talk Heats Up as Channing Dungey Plots Post-ABC Move When Channing Dungey closes a door, a bunch of other doors open. Dungey’s next move has become a subject of speculation in Hollywood’s creative community. Sources tell Variety that the departing ABC Entertainment president is already being pursued by a number of potential suitors for what could be her next big job — Netflix among…
Netflix Says ‘The Kissing Booth,’ ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Were Its Most-Rewatched Original Movies in 2018 variety.com - Netflix collects reams of data, but it keeps most viewing metrics close its vest. That leaves third-party measurement firms to try to estimate what’s trending on the streaming service. Occasionally, …Tweeted by @Variety_Tech https://twitter.com/Variety_Tech/status/1072531736687448065
BTS’ ‘Burn the Stage’ Movie Claims Biggest-Ever Event Cinema Box Office Haul BTS concert movie has now garnered the biggest-ever box office haul for an event cinema release. “Burn the Stage: The Movie” has raked in $18.5 million around the world, distributor Trafalgar Releasing told Variety. The film follows Korean boy-band sensations BTS on their Wings tour, which was seen by more than 500,000 fans. The movie…- Netflix Says ‘The Kissing Booth,’ ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Were Its Most-Rewatched Original Movies of 2018 Netflix collects reams of data, but it keeps most viewing metrics close its vest. That leaves third-party measurement firms to try to estimate what’s trending on the streaming service. Occasionally, though, Netflix does dribble out a few stats — to promote its own original TV shows and movies. That’s despite the fact that the majority of…
10 Things Every Celebrity Should Do When Making a Public Apology (Guest Column) It’s true. PR people are often called “apologists.” I don’t bristle at that description, because apologizing and getting it right is a crucial skill set for today’s crisis manager. Apologies are hard to do — they are humbling, irritating and often required during periods of high emotional pressure and agitation. I promise, we live in…
Google chief denies political bias claims bbc.com - Google chief Sundar Pichai has faced accusations of political bias from US politicians. Mr Pichai was being quizzed by members of the House Judiciary Committee about the way his tech firm runs it bus…Tweeted by @BBCTech https://twitter.com/BBCTech/status/1072528132010328065
8horses Producer Tolga Dilsiz Talks Eurimages Award Winner ‘The Jungle’ at Ventana Sur Swiss director Matthias Huser, whose 2014 Kaurismaki-ish debut, “They Chased Me Through Arizona” drew fans at Locarno, is with his 8horses producer Tolga Dilsiz participating in Ventana Sur’s project section, where the two are looking to court potential co-producers on their upcoming feature, “The Jungle.” At September’s San Sebastian Festival, the project won the Co-production…
Listen: How Broadway Made Daniel Radcliffe a Better Actor Acting onstage has been a regular part of Daniel Radcliffe’s career for more than a decade — and the “Harry Potter” star says there’s a good reason for that: It’s made him better. “It gives me a lot of confidence as an actor, which is not always something that I’ve felt,” Radcliffe said on the…
Paying for Technology - Its Not Simple - IABM theiabm.org - Hosts: Ben Foakes (Managing Director, BASE Media Cloud) and Chris Clarke (CEO, Cerberus Tech) Buy it or rent it? CAPEX or OPEX? Is Cloud cheaper – or more expensive – than on-premise? Can you adapt t…Tweeted by @TheIABM https://twitter.com/TheIABM/status/1072525203534684161
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Jack Morton launches Genuine X innovation practice avinteractive.com - Global brand experience agency Jack Morton has launched Genuine X, the agency’s innovation practice. Supported by labs in London and Boston (and more to be rolled out in the new year, the first of wh…Tweeted by @AVMag https://twitter.com/AVMag/status/1072523646533554176
FMR Audio: Professional Audio Processing for Any Budget bhphotovideo.com - Austin, Texas-based FMR Audio has been producing professional audio equipment at budget prices for more than 18 years. The company makes no-nonsense dynamic processors and microphone preamps that may…Tweeted by @BHPhotoVideo https://twitter.com/BHPhotoVideo/status/1072523172443029504
Capitol Music Group Names Amber Grimes Senior VP of Global Creative Amber Grimes has been named to the newly-created position of Senior Vice President of Global Creative for Capitol Music Group, it was announced today by Chairman & CEO Steve Barnett, to whom Grimes will report. According to the announcement, in her new position, Grimes will be integrally involved in formulating and executing the company’s global…
British Film Institute (BFI) Digitising Videotape with Bluefish444 IngeSTore to Preserve Precious UK Video Heritage kitplus.com - With substantial collections held on Digital Betacam, BFI required a solution to capture multiple streams of SDI video from their DigiBeta VTRs, in as efficient a way as possible, that could be easil…Tweeted by @tvbaynews https://twitter.com/tvbaynews/status/1072522180624306177
Director of Photography mandy.com - Home Latest Film Jobs and TV Jobs Director of Photography Mandy Crew UK does its best to ensure all posted vacancies are genuine. Should you encounter any errors or omissions please contact us on inf…Tweeted by @filmandtvpro https://twitter.com/filmandtvpro/status/1072521804164546561
New Ethics Panel in China Rejects Nine of 20 Games in First Review Chinese regulators have reviewed 20 titles via a new ethics panel, of which nine were rejected for inappropriate content, the South China Morning Post reported Monday. The ethics panel is a sign of progress for the Chinese gaming industry, as until this panel was instituted there was a freeze on approval of new titles for…
Oscar-Nominated Argentine Actress Norma Aleandro Heads to ‘Paradise’ (EXCLUSIVE) Oscar-nominated Argentine actress Norma Aleandro will add her voice to “The Paradise” (El Paraiso), a noirish 2.5D animated feature directed by Federico Moreno Breser. Produced by Fernando Sirianni’s Nomad VFX, the project will take part in the Animation! Pitching Sessions in Ventana Sur this week. Set in 1920s Rosario – a city known as the…
French Box Office Takes a Hit From ‘Yellow Vests’ Protests The violent “Yellow Vests” protests that have rocked France in recent weeks have also hit the movie business, dragging down local box-office performance in spite of several hit titles such as “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Le Grand Bain.” In Paris, where demonstrators rioted on three consecutive Saturdays, theatrical admissions recorded on Dec. 8 were about 20% lower than…
Nureva integrates HDL300 system with Intel Unite avinteractive.com - Nureva has integrated its HDL300 audio conferencing system with the Intel Unite solution for content sharing and collaboration. A new V4 plugin for the HDL300 system gives Intel Unite users easy acce…Tweeted by @AVMag https://twitter.com/AVMag/status/1072515730636242944
Studio Assistant mandy.com - Home Latest Film Jobs and TV Jobs Studio Assistant Mandy Crew UK does its best to ensure all posted vacancies are genuine. Should you encounter any errors or omissions please contact us on info@mandy…Tweeted by @filmandtvpro https://twitter.com/filmandtvpro/status/1072515097241751558
Living history avinteractive.com - Technology’s ability to produce an emotional and interactive experience to connect people is being demonstrated at the Illinois Holocaust Museum’s Take a Stand Centre. The stories of survivors of the…Tweeted by @AVMag https://twitter.com/AVMag/status/1072509812963913729
Verizon to Take $4.6 Billion Charge for Oath, Wiping Out Nearly All of Yahoo-AOL Unit’s Goodwill Value variety.com - Verizon’s rollup strategy combining Yahoo and AOL hasn’t panned out the way it expected. The telco spent around $10 billion to acquire Yahoo and AOL, merging them under the Oath operating division. B…Tweeted by @Variety_Tech https://twitter.com/Variety_Tech/status/1072507465298862082
Freelance Directors mandy.com - Home Latest Film Jobs and TV Jobs Freelance Directors Mandy Crew UK does its best to ensure all posted vacancies are genuine. Should you encounter any errors or omissions please contact us on info@ma…Tweeted by @filmandtvpro https://twitter.com/filmandtvpro/status/1072505120628318211
Jimmy Fallon Makes Fun of Trump for Struggling to Replace John Kelly nytimes.com - Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. If you’re interested in hearing from The Times regularly about …Tweeted by @D_Robert_Kelly https://twitter.com/D_Robert_Kelly/status/1072502916202799104
2018 Florida Section of SMPTE Technical Conference and Holiday Event eventbrite.com - 2018 SMPTE Florida Section Technical Conference, Exhibit and Holiday Event Join SMPTE’s Florida Section for the state’s premiere broadcast technology event, our 2nd Annual Technical Conference and Ho…Tweeted by @Imagine_Comms https://twitter.com/Imagine_Comms/status/1072499970828324864
How VR is Being Used to Help Children With Learning Disabilities, Autism variety.com - The United States Department of Education is betting on virtual reality to help students with high-functioning autism and learning disabilities in schools across the country. This month the Office of…Tweeted by @Variety_Tech https://twitter.com/Variety_Tech/status/1072499524797689856
Video Game Review: ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ Ultimate is a dangerous word. Inviting finality and infinity in one breath, the ultimate version of something must gaze into its own history and emerge at the edge of mortal abyss, promising everything hereunto the future: a culmination and conclusion, simultaneously. It’s usually one of those things that’s a goal more than a possibility. Despite…
Carol Burnett to Receive Inaugural Golden Globe Television Special Achievement Award Carol Burnett will receive the inaugural Golden Globe television special achievement award, the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. (HFPA) announced Tuesday. Aptly named the Carol Burnett Award, this new honor will celebrate the highest level of achievement in the medium. Burnett, who is a five-time Globe winner — the most decorated in the television category —…
Audrey Hepburn to Be Subject of New TV Drama Series (EXCLUSIVE) A TV drama series about the life of Hollywood icon Audrey Hepburn is being developed by Wildside, the expanding Italian production company behind “The Young Pope” and “My Brilliant Friend,” with plans to start shooting in 2020. The Oscar-winning actress was one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces of the 20th century and was celebrated for…
Juliette Binoche Named Jury President of 2019 Berlin Film Festival Oscar-winning French actress Juliette Binoche will preside over the main jury at the 2019 Berlin Film Festival. Binoche is known worldwide for her work in such films as “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” and “Chocolat.” She won an Academy Award and a Silver Bear in Berlin for her role in Anthony Minghella’s “The English Patient,”…
Ventana Sur: Belgium’s Eklektik, Italy’s Alba, Argentina’s Aramos Co-Produce ‘The Veil’ (EXCLUSIVE) Belgian film house Eklektik Productions is teaming with Italy’s Alba Produzioni and Argentina’s Aramos Cine to co-produce Stefano Pasetto’s feature drama project “El velo” (The Veil). “The Veil” was presented at September’s San Sebastian Co-Production Forum and then chosen for pitching at the upcoming Proyecta showcase, a new joint initiative launched by Argentine film-TV market…
Ventana Sur: How Producers Can Meet the OTT Demand and Challenge BUENOS AIRES — Jonathan Olsberg, who speaks at Ventana Sur, calls it a “production deluge.” According to Ampere Analysis’ Guy Bisson, talking in a podcast last week, in the third quarter of 2018 the number of unique SVOD homes in 16 maturer markets around the world overtook the number of unique pay TV homes. Also,…
AMC’s Best-of-British Streamer Acorn TV Launches in 30 New Territories Acorn TV launched in 30 new markets Tuesday, the biggest wave of international launches to date for the AMC-owned streaming service, which focuses on British and English-language drama. The platform is now live in Australia and New Zealand, India, Spain, the Nordics, the Benelux countries and South Africa. The international rollout started in June, when Acorn…
Ventana Sur: Latido Swoops on ‘This Is Not Berlin’ (EXCLUSIVE) BUENOS AIRES — In the first deal to be announced on a title in Ventana Sur’s three live-action feature competitions, Madrid-based Latido Films, headed by Antonio Saura, has acquired world rights outside Mexico on Hari Sama’s Copia Final contender “This Is Not Berlin.” Latido’s buy, celebrated with a handshake at Ventana Sur, effectively re-calibrates the…
Storyboard Media Announce David Albala’s ‘Viento Blanco’ (EXCLUSIVE) Chile’s Storyboard Media has announced an agreement to co-produce, along with Calibre71, Javier Valdés and Benjamin Vicuña, director David Albala’s second feature, “Viento Blanco.” (“White Wind”) Albala’s debut, “Jailbreak Pact,” turned on a dramatic real-life prison-break which took place in Santiago, Chile in 1990. That film was also produced by Calibre 71, and featured Chilean…
C International Sales Inks Sales Representation Deal with Argentina’s Pablo Solarz (EXCLUSIVE) Argentina’s Pablo Salarz, one of Latin America’s best-known film and TV writer-directors, has entered a non-exclusive financing relationship with C International Sales, the international arm of Cinestaan Film Company. Although non-exclusive, the deal is an early example of international companies moving to court or tie-down key talent in Latin America. The deal was negotiated by C International…
Cuba’s Marcos Diaz Sosa Delivers ‘Shock’ to Ventana Sur A disenchanted young pregnant woman is afraid of getting stuck in the small Cuban town where she lives. But when a tornado whisks her away to a luxury resort – where her competitive shooting skills turn her into a celebrity amongst the island’s Communist elite – she comes to realize, like a Hollywood heroine of…
First Look: Alan Moore’s ‘The Show,’ Starring Tom Burke The first look image has been released from British independent movie “The Show,” based on an original story by graphic novel creator Alan Moore, best known for “Watchmen,” “V for Vendetta,” “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen” and “From Hell.” The cast is led by Tom Burke, whose credits include “War and Peace,” “The Souvenir” and…
Ventana Sur: Thierry Fremaux on Netflix, the Oscars, Argentine Cinema, Educating Spectators BUENOS AIRES — “You can’t condition Cannes on an event which takes place in Hollywood the following March,” said Thierry Frémaux in a keynote speech at Ventana Sur, “Questions on the Present of Cinema,” which took in Netflix, “Roma,” and the need to educate audiences for more complex cinema. Cannes Festival’s charter insisted that it…
Sony Pictures TV Clinches Expands Multi-Territory Deal on ‘Inseparable’ (EXCLUSIVE) BUENOS AIRES — In another Hollywood studio deal unveiled at Ventana Sur, Sony Pictures Television has expanded its multi-territory deal on Marcos Carnevale’s “Inseparables” (Inseparable) to take in four new major territories: France, Germany, South Korea and Japan. Sony Pictures Television already holds all TV/VOD rights for Latin America and all rights for México, Chile and…
EU negotiators agree on strengthening Europe's cybersecurity ec.europa.eu - The European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission have just reached a political agreement on the Cybersecurity Act which reinforces the mandate of the EU Agency for Cybersecurity, (Eur…
IFFAM: Disruption Assumptions Challenged at Industry Forum What a difference a year makes. At the 2017 Industry Forum, part of the International Film Festival and Awards Macao, executives had concluded that disruptors to traditional models of distribution, such as Netflix and Amazon Prime, are temporary, while film is forever. Only 12 months later, two of the three topics discussed at the same…
Cinedigm Assembles Content Ahead of Bambu Launch Cinedigm, the operator of specialty OTT services in North America, has signed a deal with China’s Starrise Media to release several Starrise productions on its soon-to-launch Chinese content streaming service, Bambu. The company has also signed deals with Alibaba-owned Chinese streaming giant Youku to distribute 30 original Chinese feature films. The deal covers release on…
Wanda Cinema Upgrading China Theaters with RealD Screen Order Wanda Cinema Line has placed an order for 100 RealD Ultimate Screens from visual tech specialist RealD. For RealD the deal, announced at the CineAsia convention in Hong Kong, is the largest order in its history from a single exhibition circuit. The high-end equipment, which optimizes the 3D experience, will be installed in Wanda’s mainland…
NBCU’s Reality Streaming Service Hayu Launches in Three New Territories (EXCLUSIVE) It’s easier to keep up with the Kardashians in the Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg after NBCUniversal launched its reality-TV streaming service, hayu, in those countries Tuesday. The service went live with about 6,000 episodes of unscripted fare from NBCUniversal’s lineup, including “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” “Made in Chelsea” and “The Real Housewives” and…
European Film Promotion Unveils 2019 Shooting Stars Aisling Franciosi (“The Nightingale”), Ardalan Esmaili (“The Charmer”) and Elliott Crosset Hove (“Winter Brothers”) are among the 10 actors and actresses who have been named as the European Film Promotion’s Shooting Stars. Previous Shooting Stars include Alicia Vikander, Matthias Schoenaerts, Pilou Asbæk and Baltasar Kormákur. The new crop of up-and-coming talent for the 22nd edition of…
Digital Is Disrupting The Role Of The CFO. Here’s How cmo.com - P&L statements that add up correctly. Annual reports that present the right numbers. Once upon a time, it was up to chief financial officers to focus purely on the bottom line. In a best-case scenari…Tweeted by @Adobe https://twitter.com/Adobe/status/1072375450155040769
Art Basel Miami Beach: Cracks in the Glittering Facade nytimes.com - The real talk among moneyed collectors was the impact of a skidding stock market coupled with a dramatic cooling of luxury real-estate values around South Florida. While the inaugural Faena Festival …Tweeted by @D_Robert_Kelly https://twitter.com/D_Robert_Kelly/status/1072359415775420417
Get Ready For CES! twice.com - CES is the global stage for innovation, and some of the most important names in tech will once again reconvene for four days in Las Vegas. Held just one month out from CES 2019 on Dec. 11, this inter…Tweeted by @DigitalVideomag https://twitter.com/DigitalVideomag/status/1072346139565928450
Immersive experience in the history of the Eternal City - Visual System Solutions business.panasonic.co.uk - Welcome to Rome, conceived by Paco Lanciano a Physicist and scientific communicator, is a multimedia space designed and installed to tell the age-old story of the Eternal City in just 30 minutes, for…Tweeted by @panasonic https://twitter.com/panasonic/status/1072342161860059137
Huawei arrest puts 'bullseye' on Apple bbc.com - You don't need to look hard to see how the Global Times - the state-backed Chinese newspaper - is interpreting the arrest of Huawei chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou. "Washington's move to stifle…Tweeted by @BBCTech https://twitter.com/BBCTech/status/1072310988979036160
‘Elseworlds, Part 2’ Recap: Batwoman’s ‘Arrowverse’ Story Begins SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched “Elseworlds, Part 2” the second part of the 2018 “Arrowverse” crossover, which aired Dec. 10. “Arrow’s” leg of the “Elseworlds” crossover had a little more to think about than “The Flash’s,” mainly because it served as the first introduction to Ruby Rose’s Batwoman. For…
Black Panther Stars Award Disney's First Black Panther Scholarship cbr.com - We respect your privacy and we are committed to safeguarding your privacy while online at our site. The following discloses the information gathering and dissemination practices for this Web site. Th…Tweeted by @prodweek https://twitter.com/prodweek/status/1072310040793624576
Film News Roundup: Jodie Foster to Direct, Star in Remake of Icelandic Thriller In today’s film news roundup, Jodie Foster is remaking Iceland’s “Woman at War,” the Art Directors Guild honors production designers Anthony Masters and Ben Carre, “47 Meters Down: Uncaged” gets cast and Melissa Takal directs “New Year New You” for Hulu. PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT Jodie Foster will direct, co-produce and star in an English-language remake of…
Phil Proctor Recalls Firesign Flared From Sunset Strip Riots When the Firesign Theatre’s first comedy album, “Waiting for the Electrician or Someone Like Him,” was released in 1968, Rolling Stone rated the Los Angeles-based sketch comedy foursome as “the funniest team in America today.” With two of the team’s principals, Peter Bergman and Phil Austin, deceased, the creative mantle of the Grammy-nominated group’s freewheeling…
Global subscriptions to grow by 505 million mailchi.mp - Global pay TV and SVOD subscriptions will reach 1,877 million by 2023. This total is up by 505 million (37%) from 1,372 million at end-2017. SVOD subscriptions will more than double between 2017 and …Tweeted by @BroadcastAsia https://twitter.com/BroadcastAsia/status/1072303946839015424
Michael Uslan’s U2K Becomes Asia-Hollywood Formats Pipeline (EXCLUSIVE) variety.com - Michael and David Uslan, the father and son producing team with credits that include “The Dark Knight” and “Sabrina: Secrets of a Teenage Witch” have struck a cluster of deals that makes them a two-w…Tweeted by @Variety_Tech https://twitter.com/Variety_Tech/status/1072295418296459265- Michael Uslan’s U2K Becomes Asia-Hollywood Formats Pipeline (EXCLUSIVE) Michael and David Uslan, the father and son producing team with credits that include “The Dark Knight” and “Sabrina: Secrets of a Teenage Witch” have struck a cluster of deals that makes them a two-way conduit for TV formats between Hollywood and Asia. U2K, a company that includes the Uslans and Jon Karas (“Believe in…
James Corden Isn’t Hosting 2019 Grammys, But CBS Is Eyeing His Producer, Ben Winston (EXCLUSIVE) James Corden will not be returning as the host of the Grammy Awards this year, Variety has confirmed, although a source close to the situation says that “Late Late Show” show producer Ben Winston is being considered as a successor to longtime executive producer Ken Ehrlich and will work on the 2019 show in an expanded…
Court TV Brand to Resurface as New Channel From Scripps Co. Court TV is back in session. The cable TV channel that once carried gavel-to-gavel live coverage of high-profile trials will be revived by a new owner, nearly a dozen years after it was shuttered by Turner Broadcasting. Katz Networks, a division of E.W. Scripps Co., plans to revive Court TV as a new channel designed…
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Jake Gyllenhaal to Star in Remake of Denmark’s Oscar Entry ‘The Guilty’ (EXCLUSIVE) Bold Films, and Jake Gyllenhaal and Riva Marker’s Nine Stories banner have acquired the rights to remake the Danish thriller “The Guilty,” with Gyllenhaal attached to star. The pic won the world cinema audience award at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and was also named one of the top five foreign language films of 2018 by…
Booking Agent Allan Bregman Dies at 92 Allan Bregman, a booking agent and talent manager who represented the likes of the King family, Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, died Sept. 25 in La Quinta, Calif. He was 92. Bregman grew up in the neighboring town of Lorain before graduating from Ohio State University and joining the Merchant Marines in 1944.…
Child-help chatbots fail to spot sex abuse bbc.com - Two mental health chatbot apps have required updates after struggling to handle reports of child sexual abuse. In tests, neither Wysa nor Woebot told an apparent victim to seek emergency help. The BB…Tweeted by @BBCTech https://twitter.com/BBCTech/status/1072280516475449344
‘Toxic Avenger’ Movie in the Works at Legendary Legendary Entertainment is developing “The Toxic Avenger” as a movie after acquiring the feature film rights. Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz of Troma Entertainment will serve as producers. Alex Garcia and Jay Ashenfelter will oversee for Legendary. Kaufman and Herz produced the original 1984 comedy, set in the fictional town of Tromaville, N.J., and centered…
Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Named Most-Streamed Song From 20th Century Universal Music Group today announced that “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the iconic single by British rock legends Queen, officially became the world’s most-streamed song from the 20th Century, as well as the most-streamed Classic Rock song of all time. Today (Dec. 10), the original song and official video for “Bohemian Rhapsody,” taken from the group’s 1975 album…
TV News Roundup: Netflix’s Carmen Sandiego Series With Gina Rodriguez Sets Premiere Date In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix announced a premiere date for its upcoming Carmen Sandiego series and Stars released the premiere date for its original comedy series “Now Apocalypse.” DATES Lifetime will debut a new Gretchen Carlson documentary Jan. 14 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, Variety has learned exclusively. The two-hour special titled “Gretchen Carlson: Breaking…
Dish Tests Movie Recommendations App Flixpert (EXCLUSIVE) variety.com - Dish and its corporate sibling EchoStar have quietly been testing a movie recommendations platform called Flixpert, Variety has learned. Flixpert promises to help people find movies to watch through …Tweeted by @Variety_Tech https://twitter.com/Variety_Tech/status/1072277534153179137- Dish Tests Movie Recommendations App Flixpert (EXCLUSIVE) Dish and its corporate sibling EchoStar have quietly been testing a movie recommendations platform called Flixpert, Variety has learned. Flixpert promises to help people find movies to watch through recommendations from friends and trusted contacts; Dish has been testing mobile apps for the service with a few hundred users. Online footprints suggest that Flixpert has…
Tom Petty Manager Steps Into Consultant Role After 42 Years as Protege Launches New Firm (EXCLUSIVE) Tony Dimitriades, who managed Tom Petty for 42 years until the rocker’s death October 2, 2017, and worked with Billy Idol for more than 30 years, tells Variety he is getting out of the “day-to-day business of managing artists.” The veteran manager has also worked with Yes and Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, among…
10 Hot Consumer Trends 2018 - Ericsson ConsumerLab Report ericsson.com - One thing that we have all been practicing since the day we were born is communication with other humans. Obviously, this also makes us experts at knowing when an interaction, even a familiar one, is…Tweeted by @ericsson https://twitter.com/ericsson/status/1072264936313774080
Hugh Hou taught himself 360 video production — now he shares his knowledge on YouTube - Videomaker videomaker.com - If you’ve spent time searching YouTube for videos that will teach you how to produce 360 video, you’re bound to have run across CreatorUp. Here, you’ll find dozens of 360 camera tests, comparisons an…Tweeted by @videomaker https://twitter.com/videomaker/status/1072264763609149440
Craig Hunegs to Exit Warner Bros. TV Group and Digital Networks (EXCLUSIVE) variety.com - After nearly 25 years in the Warner Bros. family, Craig Hunegs is exiting his post as head of business for Warner Bros. TV Group and president of the studio’s digital networks wing. Hunegs said he ha…Tweeted by @Variety_Tech https://twitter.com/Variety_Tech/status/1072262908376047616
Javier Bardem, Elle Fanning, Salma Hayek to Star in Sally Potter Drama Production has begun in Spain on Sally Potter’s untitled family drama, starring Javier Bardem, Elle Fanning, Salma Hayek, Chris Rock, and Laura Linney. The story is described as a chronicle of a wild day in the life of a man on the edge, held together by the unconditional love of his daughter with Bardem and…
‘Walking Dead’ Profits Dispute Heading to Trial The long-running legal battle between Frank Darabont and AMC over profits from “The Walking Dead” will run a bit longer, as a judge ruled Monday that the case must go to trial. Darabont and CAA sued the network back in 2013, arguing he was deprived of $280 million in profit participation because AMC did not…
How ‘Ark’ Informed Massive Do-Anything Nautical World of ‘Atlas’ The idea for “Atlas,” the recently announced massively multiplayer online pirate-themed game, came from the developers watching people play their last creation: dino-survival game “Ark.” “‘Ark’ was kind of a surprise to us in some ways; the ways the players played the game, in particular,” Jesse Rapczak, co-founder of Studio Wildcard, told Variety. “One thing we…
CBS Sells Television City Production Studio CBS sold its venerable Television City production facility, one of Hollywood’s most storied production studios, in a deal the company says will give it more flexibility to invest in content for digital audiences. CBS said Monday it signed a definitive agreement to sell the sound stages and studios that have hosted programs ranging from “All…
Live+7 Ratings for Week of Nov. 19: ‘This Is Us’ Rises 111 Percent From Series Low “This Is Us” may have hit a series low in Live+Same Day during the week of Nov. 19, but the show came right back in delayed viewing. In the Nielsen Live+7 numbers for the week, “This Is Us” rose 111% over its Live+Same Day adults 18-49 haul for a 3.8 rating for the week, even…
Shonda Rhimes Purchases Plush Penthouse on New York City’s Park Avenue Powerhouse primetime showrunner turned exceedingly well compensated Netflix content creator Shonda Rhimes has splashed out $11.75 million for a posh penthouse atop a discreetly elite co-operative apartment house that presides over a busy yet plum Upper East Side intersection along New York City’s prestigious Park Avenue. Almost completely wrapped in a contiguous, newly resurfaced terrace,…
Disney Makes History Again With $7 Billion at Global Box Office for 2018 Disney has topped $7 billion at the global box office for 2018 — with three weeks left in the year. Disney reached the milestone on Dec. 9, marking only the second time in history that any studio has hit that landmark. Disney set the record in 2016 with $7.6 billion. “Avengers: Infinity War” led the way…
Sony/ATV Music Publishing Extends Deal With Hitmaker Noonie Bao Sony/ATV Music Publishing has extended its worldwide deal with Swedish songwriter Noonie Bao, whose hits include “Stay” by Zedd and Alessia Cara and “Never Be The Same” by Camila Cabello. The Los Angeles-based Bao currently is credited on Rita Ora’s UK smash “Let You Love Me.” The company first signed Bao 11 years ago. Said Sony/ATV UK…
Filmax Snags Top Spanish Kids Feature ‘The Lunnis’ (EXCLUSIVE) Barcelona-based sales agency Filmax announced today at Argentina’s Ventana Sur market, that it has acquired the rights to the film adaptation of RTVE’s preschool children’s part-puppet, part-live action and part-animated kids’ show “The Lunnis,” titled “The Lunnis and the Great Fairy Tales Adventure.” The announcement was made with an accompanying trailer for the film, slated…
Jean-Marc Vallée to Direct ‘Gorilla and the Bird’ Limited Series at HBO Jean-Marc Vallée has lined up yet another HBO project. Vallée has signed on to direct and executive produce the limited series “Gorilla And The Bird,” based on the memoir of the same name by Zack McDermott, at the premium cabler. It is described as an inspirational tale of a mother’s unconditional love for her bipolar…
AES News » Upcoming 2019 AES@NAMM Pro Sound Symposium: Live & Studio Announces "Main Stage: Studio" Sessions aes.org - — Top recording producers & engineers to inspire attendees as they educate on topics pertinent to all producers, engineers, musicians and songwriters in sessions hosted by renowned producer/engineer/…Tweeted by @AESorg https://twitter.com/AESorg/status/1072220526007988226
Google+ to end early after second bug find bbc.com - Google has found another bug in its Google+ social network that it says affects as many as 52.5 million users. It said the flaw allowed "name, email address, occupation, and age" to be exposed to thi…Tweeted by @BBCTech https://twitter.com/BBCTech/status/1072218286765600768
Thailand’s Major Cineplex acquires Christie RealLaser cinema projectors for Bangkok multiplexes christiedigital.com - BANGKOK, Thailand – (December 10, 2018) – Christie®, a leader in creating and sharing the world’s best visual and audio experiences, is pleased to announce that Major Cineplex, the largest movie thea…Tweeted by @ChristieDigital https://twitter.com/ChristieDigital/status/1072215952693940224
G Master Lenses sony.com - Advances in camera performance and soaring creative ideals demand a new approach to lens technology. Lenses must evolve to remain ahead of the curve. With a clear vision of cameras of the future, Son…Tweeted by @SonyElectronics https://twitter.com/SonyElectronics/status/1072215428540391424
Participant Media Partners With Filmmaker Steve James on Documentary ‘Chicago Story’ (EXCLUSIVE) Participant Media is reteaming with Oscar-nominated filmmaker Steve James and his longtime production home, Kartemquin Films, on his latest documentary, “Chicago Story.” Participant Media will finance the project, which will be produced by James and Zak Piper. Participant’s Jeff Skoll and Diane Weyermann will executive produce with Alex Kotlowitz and Gordon Quinn. James, Piper, and…
Criss Angel Directs Korn’s Jonathan Davis in Video for New ‘Mindfreak’ Show (EXCLUSIVE) When illusionist and magician Criss Angel debuts the latest incarnation of his popular “Mindfreak” live show in Las Vegas later this month, he’ll do so with a little help from musician Jonathan Davis of the nu metal band Korn. The eccentric men have been pals for many years now, and Angel has featured Davis in his…
‘Metro 2033’ Film Project Halted Because ‘A Lot of Things Didn’t Work’ It appears that MGM’s film adaptation of “Metro 2033” is no longer happening because “a lot of things didn’t work,” according to VG24/7. “Metro 2033″ is a novel by Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky. It was also adapted into a series of successful survival horror shooters from video game publisher THQ and developer 4A Games in…
Jennie Snyder Urman, Joanna Klein Launch Prodco at CBS Television Studios “Jane The Virgin” creator Jennie Snyder Urman and development executive Joanna Klein have partnered to launch their own production company, Sutton St. Productions, Variety has learned. The duo has multiple projects in development under their new production banner, including the comedies “You’re Killing Me” for streaming service CBS All Access and “Riches to Rags,” which is in…
Concert Review: Maxwell Brings Down the House at Rapturous Hometown Show Maxwell is usually a happy and gracious performer. But he was downright giddy at New York’s Beacon Theatre on Sunday night: The gig was not only the finale of his “50 Intimate Nights” tour, which started in September, it was the first hometown show he played on the entire trek. Rarely was he not smiling:…
Film Review: ‘Jirga’ Buried within the closing crawl of writer, director, cinematographer and co-producer Benjamin Gilmour’s unfortunately cryptic but nonetheless fascinating debut film “Jirga” are shout-outs for security, political and cultural liaisons, as well as an Afghan film advisor. These credits speak, however quietly, to the no-doubt-delicate and clearly arduous making of a film that finds a guilt-ridden…
Fox Names Benjamin Bach MD for Germany, Replacing Vincent De La Tour Twentieth Century Fox has upped Benjamin Bach to managing director, theatrical, for Austria and Germany. In Germany he takes over from the long-serving Vincent de la Tour who is leaving after 27 years. Bach has been MD of Fox’s operations in Austria since 2012 and he steps into his new, expanded, role immediately. He will…
Google Accelerates Google+ Shutdown Following New Privacy Mishap variety.com - Google will shutter its struggling social network Google+ sooner than previously announced: The company said Monday that Google+ will shut down in April of 2019. It also disclosed a new security vuln…Tweeted by @Variety_Tech https://twitter.com/Variety_Tech/status/1072203064025567232- Google Accelerates Google+ Shutdown Following New Privacy Mishap Google will shutter its struggling social network Google+ sooner than previously announced: The company said Monday that Google+ will shut down in April of 2019. It also disclosed a new security vulnerability that briefly exposed personal data of some 52.5 million Google+ users. The bug, which was introduced to Google+ in November, allowed developers to…
Maren Morris, Pink Producer Busbee Launches Joint Venture With Warner Bros. Records Grammy-nominated Warner/Chappell songwriter and producer Busbee, who’s worked extensively with a wide array of artists ranging from Maren Morris to Pink to Shakira, today the launch of a joint-venture music company with Warner Bros. Records called Altadena. The new company has also entered into a worldwide publishing agreement with Warner/Chappell Music for its songwriting talent,…
‘Spider-Man’ Cast Discuss Making a Great Spidey Game It’s hard to say that “Marvel’s Spider-Man” was robbed during last week’s Game Awards — the amazing game lost to the likes of “God of War” and “Red Dead Redemption 2” — but it’s still disappointing that such a well-conceived, excellently-executed game managed to be nominated for seven awards and take home none. Before the…
20 Tripods That Are Not Really Tripods bhphotovideo.com - Tripods are usually the first things that come to mind when we think “camera support.” The truth is there are numerous scenarios in which traditional tripods don’t cut the mustard. The following is a…Tweeted by @BHPhotoVideo https://twitter.com/BHPhotoVideo/status/1072194505158393856
The House That Jack Built filmlinc.org - Boundary-pushing cinematic visionary Lars von Trier (Antichrist) returns with one of his most daring, masterfully provocative works yet. In five audacious episodes, failed architect and arch-sociopat…Tweeted by @FilmLinc https://twitter.com/FilmLinc/status/1072192405447815171
Clear-Com: Looking forward to the next 50 years « APB News – News You Can Use apb-news.com - As we draw to the end of 2018 — the 50th anniversary of the founding of Clear-Com — we have enjoyed looking back on our incredible heritage of communications breakthroughs and technological advances.…Tweeted by @clearcomsystem https://twitter.com/clearcomsystem/status/1072190552903442432
UnionDocsSpeaking Truth to Power: A Workshop on Investigative Documentary — UnionDocs uniondocs.org - We live in a challenging and important time to be an investigative journalist. The very basics of journalism – the search for facts and accuracy – are being questioned, and the need is palpable for i…Tweeted by @TribecaFilmIns https://twitter.com/TribecaFilmIns/status/1072186717338243072
Advancing Adobe’s Employee Experience: Top 5 Investments of 2018 | Adobe Blog theblog.adobe.com - Empowering employees to own and manage their career through innovative development programs has always been a key focus, and this year we launched two exciting new programs. First, we introduced the …Tweeted by @Adobe https://twitter.com/Adobe/status/1072186195696869378
Behind the magic avinteractive.com - Inside the BBC Studioworks George Lucas Stage operation – home of the BBC’s entertainment hit Strictly Come Dancing – precision and teamwork are not only essential to the dancers’ performances, they …Tweeted by @AVMag https://twitter.com/AVMag/status/1072182406071881729
Christian Petzold: The State We Are In filmlinc.org - Christian Petzold’s films are like no one else’s. At once intricately engaged with the real world and steeped in film history, they radically reimagine such genres as film noir, thriller, melodrama, …Tweeted by @FilmLinc https://twitter.com/FilmLinc/status/1072177744358883330
Sound Mixer/Boom Op mandy.com - Home Latest Film Jobs and TV Jobs Sound Mixer/Boom Op Mandy Crew UK does its best to ensure all posted vacancies are genuine. Should you encounter any errors or omissions please contact us on info@ma…Tweeted by @filmandtvpro https://twitter.com/filmandtvpro/status/1072172810116784133
Plugfest 2019 – PLASA plasa.org - A presentation on the ESTA Entertainment Industry control protocol standards that have been in public review since the last PlugFest, with the revised drafts of the RDMnet standard being of particula…Tweeted by @PlasaOnline https://twitter.com/PlasaOnline/status/1072170533876326400
Apple denies iPhone import ban in China bbc.com - Chinese chip-maker Qualcomm claims it has won an injunction against Apple that effectively bans the import of a number of iPhone models, ranging from the iPhone 6S to the iPhone X. The preliminary or…Tweeted by @BBCTech https://twitter.com/BBCTech/status/1072166489292242944
Endeavor Promotes Mark Shapiro to President After four years overseeing content operations at IMG, Mark Shapiro has been promoted to president of Endeavor. Shapiro’s elevation to the newly created post comes as Endeavor has expanded dramatically during the past few years, starting with its acquisition of IMG in 2014. Endeavor is now the parent company of WME, IMG, UFC and other…
Watch the First Look at Scandinavian Fantasy Series ‘Hidden’ (EXCLUSIVE) Banijay and its Scandinavian outfit Yellow Bird (“Millennium”) have unveiled the promo of the anticipated fantasy thriller series “Hidden,” which stars Izabella Scorupco (“GoldenEye”) and August Wittgenstein (“The Crown”). Commissioned by MTG Studios, “Hidden” is based on Filip Alexanderson’s novel “Förstfödd” and takes place in modern-day Stockholm, where people living on the margins discover they…
Strategically Hidden Speaker blends into any ceiling avinteractive.com - AtlasIED has introduced the SHS Series, standing for Strategically Hidden Speaker, a ceiling speaker designed to blend into virtually any environment. The AtlasIED SHS Series is ideal for application…Tweeted by @AVMag https://twitter.com/AVMag/status/1072165659226894336
Producer - Industry News (12 Month FTC) mandy.com - Home Latest Film Jobs and TV Jobs Producer - Industry News (12 Month FTC) Mandy Crew UK does its best to ensure all posted vacancies are genuine. Should you encounter any errors or omissions please c…Tweeted by @filmandtvpro https://twitter.com/filmandtvpro/status/1072165112629342208
Head of Development (TV Production) mandy.com - Home Latest Film Jobs and TV Jobs Head of Development (TV Production) Mandy Crew UK does its best to ensure all posted vacancies are genuine. Should you encounter any errors or omissions please conta…Tweeted by @filmandtvpro https://twitter.com/filmandtvpro/status/1072164610160107522
Audio Visual Maintenance Technician (AV) mandy.com - Home Latest Film Jobs and TV Jobs Audio Visual Maintenance Technician (AV) Mandy Crew UK does its best to ensure all posted vacancies are genuine. Should you encounter any errors or omissions please …Tweeted by @filmandtvpro https://twitter.com/filmandtvpro/status/1072163259665563648
Cinematographer’s Craft Drives Tragicomic Story in Czech Film ‘The Painted Bird’ Czech indie producer director Vaclav Marhoul says he knew from the moment he got his hands on Jerzy Kosinski’s Holocaust novel “The Painted Bird” that he had to adapt it for the screen. Finding the book at all in Central Europe was not easy even a decade ago, when Marhoul took up the challenge of…
Rhapsody, Sony Music to Launch Spotify Competitor in Japan Rhapsody and Sony Music Entertainment today announced a partnership to launch what they describe as the first on-demand, high-resolution streaming music service in Japan. Rhapsody International is providing its “Powered by Napster” platform including a set of systems, tools and APIs to allow SMEJ to quickly launch and bring its on-demand service to market. The service,…
Telia Selects ATEME to Power its Next Generation OTT Offering in Estonia kitplus.com - ATEME, the emerging leader in video delivery solutions for broadcast, cable, DTH, IPTV and OTT, announced today that Telia Estonia, one of the largest telecommunication companies operating in the Bal…Tweeted by @tvbaynews https://twitter.com/tvbaynews/status/1072160320536367104
Ryan Coogler to Receive Directing Honor at Palm Springs Film Festival Variety will honor director Ryan Coogler at the Palm Springs International Film Festival on Jan. 4th as part of the annual 10 Directors to Watch Brunch at the Parker Palm Springs. The brunch is presented by AT&T. The “Black Panther” director will receive the annual creative impact in directing award. Previous recipients of this award…
‘Flash’-‘Arrow’-‘Supergirl’ DC Crossover Review: Bring On The ‘Batwoman’ Series deadline.com - SPOILER ALERT: This article contains details about the Arrow-Supergirl-The Flash DC crossover event. How tough is Gotham City on tourists? That’s the lesson that awaits three out-of-town superheroes …Tweeted by @prodweek https://twitter.com/prodweek/status/1072159020478328832
Capcom To Inject Sponsored Content Into ‘Street Fighter V’ Capcom is offering a free trial of “Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition” this week so people can experience the game ahead of Capcom Cup 2018, it announced in a blog post on Thursday. But, there’s a catch. Sponsored content will appear within the game starting on Tuesday, Dec. 11. The ads will display in several…
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From ‘The Favourite’ to ‘Green Book’: Oscar Contenders Jockey for Box Office Dominance They may be triumphs of filmmaking, but 2018’s crop of awards season contenders have been a mixed bag when it comes to box office returns. Sadly, that’s become something of a tradition — as much a staple of the Oscar race as Peggy Siegal luncheons or Meryl Streep. Last year’s best picture nominees had the…
Ariana Grande Adds Multiple Dates to ‘Sweetener’ Tour Ariana Grande has added multiple dates to her “Sweetener” world tour, which is scheduled to launch in March. Second arena shows have been added in major cities including Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Miami. Produced by Live Nation, the tour is slated to begin March 18 in Albany, NY and wrap in Toronto on June 26. Fifth…
VidCon Has a New Marketing Chief: Nickelodeon’s Sarah Tortoreti variety.com - VidCon tapped Sarah Tortoreti as VP of marketing to head up the digital-creator and video confab’s promotional strategies worldwide. Tortoreti joins VidCon from Viacom’s Nickelodeon, where she was di…Tweeted by @Variety_Tech https://twitter.com/Variety_Tech/status/1072149340884414464- VidCon Has a New Marketing Chief: Nickelodeon’s Sarah Tortoreti VidCon tapped Sarah Tortoreti as VP of marketing to head up the digital-creator and video confab’s promotional strategies worldwide. Tortoreti joins VidCon from Viacom’s Nickelodeon, where she was director of marketing and brand strategy since April 2016. In early 2018 Viacom acquired VidCon, founded by veteran YouTube creators Hank Green and John Green. In the newly…
Collaboration: AV’s power to transform avinteractive.com - Collaboration may be the hot trend but agreeing what it is, is not as easy as you might think, even for those charged with its implementation. Difficult to define Look it up in a dictionary says Jona…Tweeted by @AVMag https://twitter.com/AVMag/status/1072147173532291074
Ventana Sur: Drilling Down on This Year’s Edition BUENOS AIRES — 11 takes on the biggest Ventana Sur yet, in initiatives and initial business announcements: 1.CANNES’ MOST DARING MOVE? Over the last decade, film festivals two biggest growth roadmaps have run through strengthening their industry heft, aiding an ever more challenged independent film business, and to morph into all-year-round structures. The Cannes Festival…
Snap Taps 21st Century Fox’s Julie Henderson as Communications Chief variety.com - Fox PR veteran Julie Henderson has been named chief communications officer of Snap, parent company of social-messaging and media app Snapchat. Henderson, who is currently EVP and chief communications…Tweeted by @Variety_Tech https://twitter.com/Variety_Tech/status/1072145430782201856
Box Office Information | Tribeca tribecafilm.com - Rush Tickets Rush will be offered when advanced tickets for a screening or event are no longer available. The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately 45 minu…Tweeted by @Tribeca https://twitter.com/Tribeca/status/1072144248697438208
Huawei and Samsung reveal hole-punch phones bbc.com - Two smartphone-makers have unveiled handsets featuring a "hole-punch" selfie camera. The screens of the Samsung A8s and Huawei Honor View20 both feature a small circular space for the component. The …Tweeted by @BBCTech https://twitter.com/BBCTech/status/1072134238470848512
Account Manager / Freelance Recruitment Consultant mandy.com - Home Latest Film Jobs and TV Jobs Account Manager / Freelance Recruitment Consultant Mandy Crew UK does its best to ensure all posted vacancies are genuine. Should you encounter any errors or omissio…Tweeted by @filmandtvpro https://twitter.com/filmandtvpro/status/1072133721703239680
Not the provincial provinces of AV avinteractive.com - Canada may be huge but there’s no escaping the noisy neighbour. “The audio visual culture in Canada is like the youngest born child in the family,” says Brian Johnston, national director, creative in…Tweeted by @AVMag https://twitter.com/AVMag/status/1072130815780245509
Televisual | NEWS & COMMENTS televisual.com - Post house The Farm Group has clarified rumours about a possible sale of the company reported originally by Sky News. Early reports suggested The Farm’s majority shareholder WPP was looking to sell i…Tweeted by @televisualmedia https://twitter.com/televisualmedia/status/1072124375686676481
Elon Musk has 'no respect' for US regulator bbc.com - Elon Musk says he has "no respect" for the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) financial regulator. He made the comment in an interview with news channel CBS, in which he also talked about his …Tweeted by @BBCTech https://twitter.com/BBCTech/status/1072115236717637633
Following in Crestron’ s digital footprints avinteractive.com - Growing up during the Cold War had a major influence on the young Bargetzi. “The threat of nuclear conflict seemed ever present, and as a kid it made me think ‘if there was a nuclear holocaust and I …Tweeted by @AVMag https://twitter.com/AVMag/status/1072114961684537344
‘Red Dead Redemption 2’s’ Voice Actors Discuss Years of Capture Sessions (Watch) Seven of “Red Dead Redemption 2’s” massive ensemble cast made it to the Game Awards’ red carpet last week, stopping by to chat for a minute or two with Variety about what it was like working with so many other actors on a capture set for nearly a half-dozen years. Joining in the conversation from…
NDR baut DAB+ 2019 weiter aus | radioWOCHE - Aktuelle Radionews, UKW/DAB+ News und Radiojobs radiowoche.de - Der NDR treibt den Ausbau seines DAB+-Sendenetzes voran. Noch diesen Monat sollen die Standorte Lüneburg, Stralsund und Greifswald in Betrieb gehen. Im 1. Halbjahr 2019 sollen die Regionen Darß/Zings…Tweeted by @WorldDAB https://twitter.com/WorldDAB/status/1072109935327150081
Tim Roth, Gaspar Noe Join Thierry Fremaux at Cannes Festival Cinema Week BUENOS AIRES — Kicking off with the Cannes Festival’s Palme d’Or winner, Hirokazu Kor-eda’s “Shoplifters,” and framing multiple Cannes winners, the 10th Cannes Festival Cinema Week will feature a masterclass by Tim Roth, before a projection of “Reservoir Dogs,” and a presentation by Gaspar Noé of his Directors’ Fortnight hit “Climax.” Curated and M.C-ed by…
Ventana Sur: ‘El Negro,’ ‘Continente,’ ‘Mussolini’ at Filmar – Doc Factory Pitching Sessions Mauricio Fernando Minotti’s “El Negro,” Alejo Franzetti’s “El último continente” and Toia Bonino’s “Mussolini mi ha detto” figure among the 18 feature documentary projects selected for pitching at Ventana Sur’s Filmar – Doc Factory section. The event marks the final stage of Argentina’s INCAA Film Institute’s Incubadora, a six-month work process to develop documentary projects…
FilmSharks Snags International Rights To ‘The Adopters’ (EXCLUSIVE) Argentine sales agency FilmSharks Intl. has inked international rights to “The Adopters,” a comedy production from Tomás Lipgot’s Buenos Aires-based Duermevela, Pablo Ingercher’s Oh My Gómez Films and Patricio Rabuffetti-founded Non Stop. A same-sex romantic comedy, “The Adopters” marks the second solo directorial effort of Argentine Daniel Gimelberg, who debuted with “Before” and co-directed “Hotel…
Discussing Inclusion of Esports in Olympic Games Deemed ‘Premature’ Including esports in the Olympic Games was a point of discussion ultimately determined to be “premature” during the seventh Olympic summit on Saturday, according to a post on the official Olympics website. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) met in Lausanne on Saturday to discuss various concerns, of which the inclusion of esports in the Olympic…
Futuresource Consulting Finds that Voice Pervades the Smart Home At Futuresource Consulting’s recent Audio Collaborative event in London, Simon Bryant, Director of Research at Futuresource moderated an expert panel entitled ‘Voice Pervades the Smart Home – Who will have control?’. Consisting of Theunis Scheepers, Country Manager for Alexa Voice … [READ MORE]
Theatreplan to work on King’s Theatre lsionline.com - Theatreplan to work on King’s Theatre The King’s requires major redevelopment to meet the needs of today’s audiences UK - Design and technical theatre consultancy Theatreplan has been chosen to work …Tweeted by @PlasaOnline https://twitter.com/PlasaOnline/status/1072098818437627904
Leading the way for live events avinteractive.com - Live event production and staging today incorporates a wide range of projects from spectacular opening and closing ceremonies through to enhancing audience experiences with projection mapping, wearab…Tweeted by @AVMag https://twitter.com/AVMag/status/1072098099990945792
Ventana Sur: Picture Tree Intl. Closes France, Japan. Mexico on “Ever After” (EXCLUSIVE) BUENOS AIRES — — Germany’s Picture Tree Intl, has clinched an impressive clutch of early major territory pre-sales – taking in France, Japan and Mexico – on Carolina Hellsgård’s “Ever After,” a feminist zombie road-movie thriller also acquired for the U.S. in a deal revealed on the cusp of Ventana Sur. In the newest announcements,…
Smart Cities 2019 Presents New Opportunities for City Development Innovations in industrial and Home Automation – which companies will be a part of SEE Smart Cities 2019? The next edition of ‘Smart Cities’ (April 16-18, 2019, Sofia) will present the new opportunities for city development and will meet suppliers … [READ MORE]
ANCOM outlines 2019 plan broadbandtvnews.com - The Romanian regulator ANCOM has launched its 2019 Action Plan for public consultation. One element of the plan is spectrum management and administration and next year ANCOM will organise a selection…Tweeted by @broadbandtvnews https://twitter.com/broadbandtvnews/status/1072092332080619521
Brexit: NBC Universal applies for licences in Germany broadbandtvnews.com - NBC Universal International Networks has applied for broadcast licences for six international TV channels at Bavarian media authority BLM. The applications, covering Syfy, E! Entertainment (2x), 13Ul…Tweeted by @broadbandtvnews https://twitter.com/broadbandtvnews/status/1072084656214831104
Korea Box Office: ‘Default’ Wins Again, ‘Nutcracker,’ ‘Mortal Engines’ Fail to Excite Korean-made financial drama, “Default” remained on top of the South Korean box office for the second consecutive weekend. The CJ Entertainment release earned $4.95 million from 631,200 admissions between Friday and Sunday for a total of $19.9 million after two weekends on release. “Bohemian Rhapsody” also remained in second. The Fox release earned $4.79 million…
Ventana Sur: Meikincine Takes ‘Just Love,’ ‘Super Crazy’(EXCLUSIVE) BUENOS AIRES — Lucia and Julia Meik’s Buenos Aires boutique sales company Meikincine has acquired international sales rights to two of the more mainstream Argentine propositions at this year’s Ventana Sur: Andy Caballero and Diego Corsini’s “Just Love,” and “Re Loca,” the Argentine remake of Chile’s “Sin Filtro.” The “Re Loca” deal is for world…
Ivanhoe Pictures Boards Priyanka Chopra’s ‘The Sky is Pink’ “Crazy Rich Asians” producer Ivanhoe Pictures has come on board Priyanka Chopra’s family drama “The Sky Is Pink.” Ivanhoe will co-invest and co-produce. Fact-based, “Pink” is written and directed by top director Shonali Bose and is based on the life of motivational speaker Aisha Chaudhury. The film is Chopra’s first in India since her U.S.…
Netflix Orders ‘Queen Sono,’ Its First African Original Series Netflix has ordered its first African original series, “Queen Sono,” a drama about a secret agent who fights crime while dealing with crises in her personal life. The series will launch globally in 2019. “Queen Sono” stars veteran South African actress Pearl Thusi, who tweeted in an emotional video Monday that she “cannot wait for…every woman on…
Panasonic announces technology partnership with the National Library of Australia showcasing Beauty Rich and Rare - Visual System Solutions business.panasonic.com.au - Panasonic has announced a technology partnership between the National Library of Australia and AGB Events, in an effort to showcase Australia's stunning natural beauty through the eyes of Sir Joseph …Tweeted by @panasonic https://twitter.com/panasonic/status/1072009160127012864
Megan Fox on Becoming a Real-Life Indiana Jones nytimes.com - You’ve spoken out strongly about how Hollywood undervalues women and perhaps paid a price in terms of your career. In fact, an article last year suggested that the public owes you an apology. Do we? …Tweeted by @D_Robert_Kelly https://twitter.com/D_Robert_Kelly/status/1071996501818261504
China Box Office: ‘Aquaman’ Sinks All Challengers With $94 Million Opening The decision to release “Aquaman” in China two weeks prior to its North American outing paid off handsomely. The DC Comics adaptation achieved a massive $94.1 million opening in three days, according to data from Asian entertainment consultancy Artisan Gateway. The early release meant that the film played against weak opposition – tired Hollywood and…
Hands-on with the Canon C200 by Kenny McMillan - ProVideo Coalition provideocoalition.com - I was sent the Canon C200 to review, and while there are a handful of pretty comprehensive reviews from a more clinical perspective, in an effort to shed light on its usability I just grabbed the thi…Tweeted by @ProVideo https://twitter.com/ProVideo/status/1071990704258183168
Understanding Camera Shooting/Exposure Modes bhphotovideo.com - One of the wonderful things that modern electronic digital and film cameras give you is many high-tech options for your image making. One of the horrible things that modern electronic digital and fil…Tweeted by @BHPhotoVideo https://twitter.com/BHPhotoVideo/status/1071986381348618240
Panasonic Wins "Best of the Best" Award at "Japan Branding Awards 2018" | Panasonic Newsroom Global news.panasonic.com - Osaka, Japan - Panasonic Corporation won the highest acclaim, securing the "Best of the Best Award" at the "Japan Branding Awards 2018" organized by Interbrand Japan (located in Shibuya, Japan, repre…Tweeted by @panasonic https://twitter.com/panasonic/status/1071978419078885376
How to Develop a UX Design Strategy for Multiple Devices theblog.adobe.com - Patrick Haney, UX designer at Hanerino, recommends using a simple framework that can help you create designs that transcend devices. He swears by the 3 C’s framework from the book “Designing Multi-De…Tweeted by @Adobe https://twitter.com/Adobe/status/1071977898167410688
Alfonso Cuarón Details ‘Roma’ Cinematography With ‘Gravity’ DP Emmanuel Lubezki As part of an overall push to bring Alfonso Cuarón’s “Roma” to awards season voters, Netflix’s “‘Roma’ Experience'” played host to guild and Academy members Sunday in Hollywood. The all-day event featured panels focused on the film’s crafts and an audio-visual installation akin to the streamer’s FYSee initiative for Emmy contenders, featuring costumes and art…
Hit the Streets with the Latest Leica CL Kits bhphotovideo.com - Now may be the best time to invest in the Leica CL Mirrorless Camera System because Leica has just unveiled two new kits to help get photographers started. This includes a sensible Starter Bundle tha…Tweeted by @BHPhotoVideo https://twitter.com/BHPhotoVideo/status/1071956188236009472
Alibaba to Take Majority Control of Alibaba Pictures Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is to take majority control of its films unit Alibaba Pictures. The $160 (HK$1.25 billion) deal was announced on Monday. The companies said that Alibaba will increase its stake in Hong Kong- and Singapore-listed Alibaba Pictures, through a share subscription. It will lift the parent company’s stake from 49% to 51%,…
‘Outlander’ Recap: Jamie Encounters William Again in ‘Blood of My Blood’ SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched “Blood Of My Blood,” the sixth episode of “Outlander” Season 4. The action in “Blood of My Blood” picked up almost immediately after the previous week’s episode, as evidenced by the fact that Murtagh (Duncan Lacroix) was still staying with Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and…
‘Elseworlds, Part 1’ Recap: Barry Allen and Oliver Queen Swap Skills, Visit Superman variety.com - SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched “Elseworlds, Part 1,” the first part of the 2018 “Arrowverse” crossover, which aired Dec. 9. After past crossovers that introduced beloved chara…- ‘Elseworlds, Part 1’ Recap: Barry Allen and Oliver Queen Swap Skills, Visit Superman SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched “Elseworlds, Part 1,” the first part of the 2018 “Arrowverse” crossover, which aired Dec. 9. After past crossovers that introduced beloved characters’ doppelgangers, a wedding and death, “Elseworlds,” the fifth annual “Arrowverse” event, had a lot to which to live up. Unlike previous years,…
L.A. Film Critics Association Awards: ‘Roma’ Wins Best Picture – Winners List deadline.com - The Los Angeles Film Critics Association announced their annual awards Sunday morning with Roma taking home honors for Best Picture and Debra Granik winning Best Director for Leave No Trace. Ethan Ha…Tweeted by @prodweek https://twitter.com/prodweek/status/1071947651103555584
‘Stranger Things’ Season 3 Teaser Reveals Episode Titles, 2019 Release Netflix dropped a new teaser for the upcoming third season of “Stranger Things” Sunday, confirming that it will land on the streamer in 2019. The teaser also revealed the episode titles for the third season, which are as follows: “Suzie, Do You Copy?,” “The Mall Rats,” “The Case of the Missing Lifeguard,” “The Sauna Test,”…
The B&H Action Cam Roundup bhphotovideo.com - Action cams remain the go-to option for adventurers, athletes, and extreme-sport enthusiasts who want to capture and preserve all their astonishing exploits—preferably in crisp, stunning detail. Howe…Tweeted by @BHPhotoVideo https://twitter.com/BHPhotoVideo/status/1071941081078616066
Off Broadway Review: ‘The Jungle’ variety.com - With the rumbling of semis careening by and the sound of Middle Eastern music in the distance, “The Jungle” aims to vividly immerse audiences into the world of the real-life migrant and refugee camp …- Off Broadway Review: ‘The Jungle’ With the rumbling of semis careening by and the sound of Middle Eastern music in the distance, “The Jungle” aims to vividly immerse audiences into the world of the real-life migrant and refugee camp of the same name. By telling the story of the Jungle’s creation in Calais, France, in 2015, and its eventual destruction…
Expert Recommendations from the B&H Product Specialists, 2018 bhphotovideo.com - Great customer service reigns supreme at B&H as our knowledgeable product specialists help you navigate a vast sea of available options to pick the right gear for your needs. Their product knowledge …Tweeted by @BHPhotoVideo https://twitter.com/BHPhotoVideo/status/1071925988450361344
APAC Marketers Flip Traditional Video Approach cmo.com - Vertical video, produced in portrait mode, is providing a new angle on the way consumers view digital content, including advertising, via their mobile devices. Social media platforms have taken notic…Tweeted by @Adobe https://twitter.com/Adobe/status/1071918690352984065
IFFAM: Erik Matti Hatches Plans for ‘On The Job’ Franchise Filipino director Erik Matti is known for his eclectic body of work that includes “Honor Thy Father” and “Seklusyon.” His 2013 effort, “On The Job” travelled widely and won several awards including two at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, and was nominated for an SACD Prize at the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight. Matti is at…
Joan Chen Talks Diversity in Hollywood, Welcomes #MeToo Chinese-American actress, writer and director Joan Chen says that she was flattered when Time magazine described her as the “Elizabeth Taylor of China.” When asked at an in-conversation event in Singapore on Saturday whether she paved the way for Chinese actresses to follow in Hollywood, Chen said, “We never go to work because we want…
Is Sony/ATV’s Guy Moot Headed for Top Job at Warner/Chappell? Ever since Jon Platt announced in September that he will be stepping down from his post at the helm of Warner/Chappell Publishing to take the top job at Sony/ATV when Martin Bandier’s contract is up at the end of March, speculation has been rife about who will take over for him. One name has been…
Kyzza Terrazas Joins Gael Garcia Bernal, Diego Luna’s La Corriente del Golfo (EXCLUSIVE) BUENOS AIRES — Launching their new production house, La Corriente de Golfo, last April, Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna have tapped Mexican writer-director Kyzza Terrazas as the company’s head of development. The appointment will certainly help build the company appointing an old-rounder capable of overseeing and implementing development, writing and directing, and a longtime…
EMC: Benefits of In-House Corporate Video + Interview with Dr. Andrew Cross newtek.com - The latest news show from RedShark TV features segments on in-house corporate video production and IP workflow. At 14:34 into the video, Dave Ross of EMC is interviewed about the value an in-house pr…Tweeted by @NewTekInc https://twitter.com/NewTekInc/status/1071890997095948288
‘Barbara,’ Directed by Christian Petzold nytimes.com - “Barbara” is a film about the old Germany from one of the best directors working in the new: Christian Petzold. For more than a decade Mr. Petzold has been making his mark on the international cinema…Tweeted by @FilmLinc https://twitter.com/FilmLinc/status/1071890985775452160
IFFAM Actress in Focus: Yao Chen Talks Performing, Producing and Public Pressure Macao’s Actress in Focus is a woman who has trained as a boxer, likes British actors, especially Benedict Cumberbatch and Jeremy Irons, and is now setting out her stall as a producer. Yao Chen has built a career over 20 years thanks to TV shows including “My Own Swordsman,” and films including “If You Are…
Cautionary Tale, ‘Motel Acacia’ Under Way After Four Years of Development Production has begun on Malaysian director Bradley Liew’s upscale horror film “Motel Acacia.” With a clearly topical message, the film features a hotel bed that eats immigrants. Actor, JC Santos called it: “A cautionary tale of what’s going to happen in the future.” Indonesian star, Nicholas Saputra said the he agreed to the role “because…
Movember 2018 fundraiser/ huge camera gear prize draw! NEW PRIZES ADDED! | Philip Bloom- Blog philipbloom.net - It’s that time of year again where men grow moustaches (o…Tweeted by @PhilipBloom https://twitter.com/PhilipBloom/status/1071882534483607552
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Honored at Unforgettable Awards: ‘One Movie Every 25 Years is Just Not F—ing Enough’ Fresh on the heels of its Golden Globe nomination, “Crazy Rich Asians” was the talk of the evening at Kore Asian Media’s 17th annual Unforgettable Awards. Saturday’s event, which celebrates Asian-American trailblazers and their achievements in the entertainment industry, honored a host of Asian actors, directors and influencers, including “Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M.…
The Best Colors Named After People 99u.adobe.com - Worried about your legacy? Curious how you’ll go down in history? Forget about chasing money or power. Instead, you might consider adding your name to the ranks of chroma celebs. We played a round of…Tweeted by @Adobe https://twitter.com/Adobe/status/1071869623119822849
Five Can't-Miss Lighting Combos bhphotovideo.com - When building a lighting kit, it might make sense to just get matching fixtures. I’m here to tell you that you shouldn’t do that. Have a couple of matching options to make some setups easier, but sup…Tweeted by @BHPhotoVideo https://twitter.com/BHPhotoVideo/status/1071865588962787329
Our Five Favorite Speedlight Modifiers bhphotovideo.com - Speedlights have grown in popularity over the years, especially as low-cost options have begun to flood the market and make more elaborate lighting kits accessible to beginners and advanced amateurs.…Tweeted by @BHPhotoVideo https://twitter.com/BHPhotoVideo/status/1071850487203463168
Corporate Video - Laurel, MD - 12/12 (flexible) | ProductionHUB productionhub.com - Camera Operators / Camera Crew Wednesday, December 12, 2018 for one day Large restaurant equipment dealer in Laurel has 100,000 sq. ft. of equipment since 1983. Great customer relationships. Need a v…Tweeted by @ProductionHUB https://twitter.com/ProductionHUB/status/1071849580889862145
Michael Che Ribs Academy Over Kevin Hart Controversy on ‘SNL’ Kevin Hart may have alienated some in Hollywood over his recently resurfaced homophobic tweets, but that didn’t stop “Weekend Update” co-host Michael Che from cracking some jokes in support of Hart on Dec. 8’s “Saturday Night Live.” After briefly recapping that Hart stepped down from hosting the Oscars after the 2011 tweets came to light,…
‘Roma’ Named Best Film of 2018 by L.A. Film Critics Association Members of the Los Angeles Film Critics Assn. met today to vote on the year’s best cinema accomplishments. Recent winners of the group’s top prize include “Call Me by Your Name,” “Moonlight,” “Spotlight,” “Boyhood,” “Her”/”Gravity” and “Amour.” List of winners below. Best Film: “Roma” (Runner-up: “Burning”) Best Director: Debra Granik, “Leave No Trace”(Runner-up: Alfonso Cuaron, “Roma”)…
The Art of Editing - Maximize Your Editing Process avid.com - EditFest London was created by the American Cinema Editors (ACE), as a gathering for editors and post-production professionals to share their expertise and converse with others in the film industry. …Tweeted by @MediaComposer https://twitter.com/MediaComposer/status/1071833658611429376
May the First be with you - Get Media Composer avid.com - Media Composer | First is a free, simplified version of the same tools used by Maryann Brandon, DGA, ACE, to edit Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and Bob Ducsay in the making of Star Wars: The Last Jed…Tweeted by @Avid https://twitter.com/Avid/status/1071833400057782272
The State He’s In artforum.com - German filmmaker Christian Petzold may be cinema’s foremost melodramatist—an auteur, but for the people. For three decades, he has borrowed from various genres, most noticeably film noir, to ask ques…Tweeted by @FilmLinc https://twitter.com/FilmLinc/status/1071830587390885888
The Technology That Will Finally Stop Poachers popularmechanics.com - Last summer, a game ranger was murdered by poachers at Kruger National Park in South Africa. He and his staff had been tracking the poachers. When the rangers caught up, the poachers opened fire, and…Tweeted by @Cisco https://twitter.com/Cisco/status/1071826815088582656
Six Questions Broadcasters & Programmers Must Ask | Intelsat intelsat.com - In the media world, the quality, reliability and unique nature of a broadcaster’s or programmer’s content is king. While piracy has been an issue for years, as more consumers cut their cable cord and…Tweeted by @INTELSAT https://twitter.com/INTELSAT/status/1071821797497233408
Avengers: Endgame trailer snaps out Infinity War for most-viewed trailer in history syfy.com - Aside from making us all cry like little newborn babies, the first trailer for Avengers: Endgame broke a new record for trailer views in its first 24 hours online. Based on a tweet from Marvel Studio…Tweeted by @NABShow https://twitter.com/NABShow/status/1071818516150607873
A Yacht, a Monet, a See-Through Piano: The U.S. Collects on a Fugitive’s Shopping Spree nytimes.com - In Malaysia itself, the haul has been immense. Just days after Mr. Najib was voted out, the police raided six residences connected to him. They seized 35 bags of cash in 26 currencies, and it took 22…Tweeted by @D_Robert_Kelly https://twitter.com/D_Robert_Kelly/status/1071805255397064705
Box Office: ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Narrowly Defeats ‘Grinch’ in Sleepy Pre-Holiday Weekend Disney’s “Ralph Breaks the Internet” topped a quiet weekend at the domestic box office, marking the third straight win for the animated sequel. It earned $16.2 million in its third week of release, generating $140 million since it opened over Thanksgiving. Another cartooned adventure almost gave “Ralph” a run for its money. Illumination and Universal’s…
Concert Review: 30 Seconds to Mars, Smashing Pumpkins Rock KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas KROQ held the first night of its annual Almost Acoustic Christmas on Saturday at the Forum, and from new punk to ska to classics from the ’90s, the Los Angeles institution served up a formidable line-up. Smashing Pumpkins got top billing at the concert, joining groups like 30 Seconds to Mars, Bad Religion, Greta Van…
John Krasinski on ‘A Quiet Place’: Casting A Deaf Actress Was ‘Non-Negotiable’ John Krasinski’s debut feature “A Quiet Place” tells the story of a family with a deaf child, and the “Jack Ryan” star wanted to make sure he included a deaf actor in the film. “It was a non-negotiable thing for me,” Krasinski told Rosamund Pike of the casting during their conversation for Variety‘s “Actors on…
John Krasinski and Rosamond Pike on Vulnerability and Decompressing After Tense Scenes John Krasinski and Rosamund Pike sat down for a conversation for Variety’s Actors on Actors. For more, click here. In “Gone Girl,” Rosamund Pike proved she could put herself through anything. The British actress, a well-loved supporting player in “Pride & Prejudice” and “An Education,” took the lead and scored her first Oscar nomination. Four years later,…
‘Aquaman’ Rules Overseas Box Office With $94 Million in China “Aquaman” launched with a massive $93.6 million in China, marking the best start for a Warner Bros. title in that territory. The superhero adventure — directed by James Wan and starring Jason Momoa as the king of the seven seas — isn’t opening in North America for another two weeks, but the studio wanted to…
Everything You Wanted to Know About Sony E-Mount Lenses bhphotovideo.com - In the early days of the Mirrorless Revolution, manufacturers were taken to task for not providing a wide selection of smaller and lighter mirrorless lenses to go along with their new lineups of smal…Tweeted by @BHPhotoVideo https://twitter.com/BHPhotoVideo/status/1071790093571100676
Scores from ‘Green Book,’ ‘Solo,’ Others Disqualified from Oscar Race (EXCLUSIVE) First-round voting is underway for Oscar’s Original Song and Original Score categories, but Academy music-branch voters are discovering that four talked-about scores are missing from the eligibility list. Music for “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” “Green Book,” “Mandy” and “The Other Side of the Wind” has been disqualified for various reasons, Variety has learned. More…
3 quotes that prove local content is key (to broadcasters)globecast.com - We see more and more ways in which broadcasters are trying to disrupt their traditional business models, trying to compete with industry giants — the FAANGs – but above all, trying to adapt to the ev…Tweeted by @Globecast https://twitter.com/Globecast/status/1071764918205104129
Eutelsat delivers live images for NHK's new 8K channeltvbeurope.com - NHK employed Eutelsat's satellite during the launch weekend of its new 8K channel. Eutelsat 12 West B was used to broadcast live images back from the Vatican for new channel BS8K. A mobile uplink pro…Tweeted by @TVBEurope https://twitter.com/TVBEurope/status/1071763898066382848
