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British TV content is “alive and well”, with strong investigative journalism, drama and entertainment programming, according to Lorraine Heggessey, media executive and senior advisor, and former controller of BBC1, citing the likes of ITV drama Mr Bates Vs The Post Office as…

Super Bowl LVIII will likely be the most-watched single sporting event of 2024. Have you ever wondered how many cameras will be used to capture it and how much they would cost to buy? We have the answers. In 2023,…

James Cameron confirmed to People magazine that he already has ideas locked in for “Avatar 6″ and “Avatar 7,” which would expand his record-breaking franchise well beyond the planned 2031 theatrical release of “Avatar 5.” The Oscar winner is currently…

Some people think of virtual reality as an escape from actual reality. But helping you escape reality is the opposite of what Felix Lajeunesse and Paul Raphaël hope to do through their immersive virtual reality company, Felix & Paul Studios.…

Amazon is set to generate more than $2bn in incremental advertising revenue this year, following the launch of an ad-supported tier on its streamer Prime Video last week, according to research from analyst group Omdia. This will be in addition…

Denis Villeneuve is one of the most exciting filmmakers working today. His movies demand to be seen on the biggest screen possible, and his influence across Hollywood is undeniable. I would even say he single-handedly brought science fiction back into…

Validating the Value of Film Projects Film projects are a significant investment of time, resources, and creativity. Whether you are an aspiring filmmaker or a seasoned professional, understanding how to validate the value of a film project is crucial for its success.…

The NZFC has prepared its Strategy Paper and sought the Industry’s views on this plan. At ShowNews we think its important that the industry should know what the views are and we are encouraging people to share their submissions for…

Amazon’s spending on video and music content climbed 13.8% year over year to $18.9 billion in 2023. The figure, revealed in a 10-K filing on Friday, includes licensing and production costs associated with content offered within Amazon Prime memberships, as…

Screenrights is pleased to announce that it is increasing its annual Cultural Fund grant pool to $300,000 for 2024, as it opens for applications today. The Fund supports projects that foster the creation and appreciation of screen content in Australia…

Here’s the final list of the Oscars 2024 (96th Academy Awards) Best Picture and Cinematography nominees. Instead of a dull list, we created slides showing the movie poster and the cameras and lenses that shot the movie. Underneath the slides,…