Hog butcher, tool maker, movie mecca
Early motion picture company Essanay was the Disney of its day, making 2,000 films. Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/15/vintage-chicago-tribune-essanay-oscars/
South Korea celebrates ‘miracle’ Oscar wins for KPop Demon Hunters
The animated fantasy won best animated feature and best original song at the Academy Awards. The Netflix hit became the platform’s most-watched film, with more than 500m global views. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/mar/16/kpop-demon-hunters-oscar-wins-golden-performance
The Oscars feel silly in an era of endless crisis. But film still matters
It’s hard to be transported by the glitz and glamour when it’s constantly overshadowed by some white-hot new horror. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/15/oscars-us-crisis-film
After years of growth, Georgia’s film industry hits a painful reset
After hitting a peak of $4.4 billion in 2022, spending on film and TV production in Georgia has tumbled, reaching just $2.3 billion in the last fiscal year, as total productions dropped from 412 in 2022 to 245 last year. … Continued
Shanghai hosts conference on ultra HD audiovisual industry development
A conference on the development of the ultra HD audiovisual industry was held in Shanghai on Friday, showcasing a series of innovative initiatives poised to shape the future of entertainment and communication. Source: https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/5688968-shanghai-hosts-conference-on-ultra-hd-audiovisual-industry-development
Oscars: Norway Wins First International Feature Film Award for ‘Sentimental Value’
The film, directed by Joachim Trier and written by him and Eskil Vogt, stars Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Elle Fanning and Anders Danielsen Lie. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/norway-sentimental-value-first-win-2026-oscars-1236505670/