Colin Farrell to Receive Zurich’s Golden Icon Award
The Oscar-nominated Irish actor will present his latest feature, ‘Ballad of a Small Player’ at Zurich on Sept. 27. Source: Colin Farrell to Receive Zurich’s Golden Icon Award
Subscription TV Contributes $2.9bn to Australian Economy
Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) has released its economic contribution report for FY2024 (FY24), highlighting that subscription television made an AUD$2.9 billion contribution to the Australian economy and supported 17,000 full-time equivalent jobs during this period. This represents … Continued
Nikon’s Major Move into High-End Cinema: A Patent for a New Large Sensor Technology
In a cool new step towards high-end cinema technology, Nikon has filed a patent titled “IMAGING ELEMENT AND IMAGING DEVICE” for an innovative large sensor that could significantly elevate the dynamic range and overall performance of its future cinema cameras. … Continued
Can Apple Ever Truly Turn the iPhone Into a Cinema-Level Camera?
From the looks of some new patents, Apple appears to be going all in on making the iPhone 20 its most cinema-esque camera yet. Source: Can Apple Ever Truly Turn the iPhone Into a Cinema-Level Camera? | No Film School
Locarno Festival sheds light on an under-appreciated era of British cinema
The period between 1945 and 1960 used to be considered the “doldrums” of filmmaking in Britain. The Locarno Film Festival’s retrospective aims to change this perception. By looking beyond period dramas, class stories or literary adaptations, this carefully curated selection … Continued
Are Trump’s tariffs to blame for Bottle Yard Studios sale collapse?
Bristol City Council is struggling to sell Bottle Yard Studios – the film studio complex it owns. And a prominent politician from across the pond might be to blame. Source: Are Trump’s tariffs to blame for Bottle Yard Studios sale … Continued