formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
From a gala evening of cutting-edge technology to the fifth year of its film pavilion, China is using the Croisette to announce itself as cinema’s next great creative and technological force. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/china-cannes-2026-robots-ai-films-clear-message-1236591298/
UK and Ireland box office is forecast to hit £1.19bn ($1.61bn) in 2026 – a healthy 10% rise on 2025, following three years where cinema takings in the territory have essentially plateaued. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/uk-and-ireland-box-office-forecast-to-rise-10-in-2026/5216692.article
Despite our pleas to the AV powers-that-be, it was another busy one for our team of experts, who had to contend with everything from AVR launches to new portable CD players. Source: https://www.whathifi.com/av/dolby-atmos-avrs-unveiled-our-first-next-gen-tv-tested-the-portable-cd-player-returns-and-more
Naver, Korea’s dominant search engine and web portal, is expanding its push to blur the line between physical and digital space, transforming all of Seoul into a 3D digital map experience. The initiative converts the entire city into a city-scale … Continued
After years in which smartphones were blamed for destroying the compact camera segment, Canon now says compact digital cameras are once again attracting attention. The reason is simple. Young creators want photo and video tools that go beyond smartphones, and … Continued
Britain’s Bectu and sister unions in France have launched a joint campaign to highlight “unsustainable” working hours in the film and TV industries. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/uk-french-entertainment-unions-protest-long-working-hours-1236595774/