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
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
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/
Fujifilm Engineers Reveal 14 Wild Lens Concepts for X Mount
Fujifilm has taken a rare step toward transparency. In a recent official presentation, engineers from the company openly discussed a collection of 14 experimental lens concepts they would love to build for the X Mount system. None of these lenses … Continued
Steven Spielberg: “I’ve Never Used AI in Any of My Films Yet”
Steven Spielberg says artificial intelligence has never been used in any of his films so far. Speaking during a discussion about the future of filmmaking, the legendary director offered a clear view on where he stands in the growing debate … Continued