With the end of physical media in sight, gamers have had enough
An increasing tension between players and publishers about ownership of titles could lead to a divestment from the system the big companies are trying to enforce. Source: The Guardian
From AI production to immersive media: European innovators to watch at IBC2026
From generative production and AI-powered post-production to content discovery, immersive experiences and next-generation imaging, a group of EIT Culture & Creativity-backed ventures arriving at IBC2026 offers a snapshot of where European media innovation is heading next. Source: IBC
The Company Behind AI Film ‘Hell Grind’ Wants to Teach You How to Make AI Movies for Free
Higgsfield Academy lets anyone see the prompts used to create feature-length AI films like its 95-minute feature that debuted at Cannes. Source: The Wrap
The week around the world in 20 pictures
The Nepal-Tibet flood disaster, Russian strikes in Kyiv, Israeli settlers in the West Bank and tributes to Dolly Parton – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists. Source: The Guardian
Big tech goes to Hollywood: is Silicon Valley ready for a silver-screen reckoning?
Its moguls are ripe subjects for drama, and there is huge anticipation for forthcoming features The Social Reckoning and Artificial. But other projects have failed as the film industry is increasingly colonised by IT empires. Source: The Guardian
UK cinemas look at banning Meta smart glasses over piracy fears
The UK Cinema Association (UKCA) trade body said that a number of local chains could end up introducing policies that restrict camera-enabled smart glasses at the big screen, adding to a growing list of venues concerned about covert use. … Continued