The Age of Bad CGI Movies Is Over
The current cinema era appears to be returning to tried-and-true practical effects. Modern filmmakers are more restrained with CG as the frenzied trend dies down. Source: Screen Rant
From KPop Demon Hunters to Charlie Vs The Chocolate Factory, Netflix has finally reversed its big-screen strategy
The company that once looked like it might cause the death of cinema has made a remarkable about turn. It’s now releasing movies for the big screen before its own platform – and by a long stretch. Source: Creative Bloq
Blackmagic Design Adds New Capture and Playback Support With Desktop Video 16.3 Update
New support for capturing and playing back horizontal ancillary data with the DeckLink 8K Pro Mini is here, along with other improvements in the latest Desktop Video update. Source: NFS
Alibaba to sell Lingxi Games in more than $2 billion deal
Trustar said late on Monday it had reached a transaction agreement with Alibaba to acquire the tech giant’s entire stake in Lingxi. Source: Yahoo Finance
Aswan International Women Film Festival opens submissions for 2027 edition
The Aswan International Women Film Festival (AIWFF) has opened submissions for its 11th edition, which is scheduled to take place in the Egyptian city of Aswan from April 16 to 21, 2027. Source: Broadcast Pro
Mattel launches new global studios business to develop games based on its IP
Mattel Game Studios builds on Mattel138, which the company acquired from partner NetEase earlier this year. Source: Games Industry