BFI confirms African Odysseys strand on pause
BFI CEO Ben Roberts said it will “reserve a space in our monthly programme for African Odysseys to return”. Source: BFI confirms African Odysseys strand on pause | News | Screen
In Further Assault on Cinema, Amazon Is Deploying AI-Aided Dubs on Streaming Movies
From the streaming service that brought you crappy AI-generated movie posters and totally nonsensical AI-generated synopses, Amazon Prime Video presents: “AI-aided” dubbing! Which will replace actors’ original dialog with a translated, machine-amalgamated mess. That’s movie magic, people. Source: In Further … Continued
Netflix to Invest $1 Billion in Mexico, Churubusco Studios
“This country holds a special place in Netflix’s own history,” co-CEO Ted Sarandos said during a press conference in Mexico City. Source: Netflix to Invest $1 Billion in Mexico, Churubusco Studios
Asia’s Streaming Market Forecast to Grow 40 Percent to $89B by 2029
A new report from analysts Media Partners Asia on the video industry in APAC projects strong growth ahead for the major U.S. streaming services. Source: Asia’s Streaming Market Forecast to Grow 40 Percent to $89B by 2029
‘I have 22 million followers but kept my day job’
A TikTok content creator whose videos of him cleaning pools have been watched by millions of viewers said continuing with his day job kept him “grounded”. Miles Laflin, known as The Pool Guy online, from Bedfordshire, has encouraged others to … Continued
YouTube urged to promote ‘high-quality’ children’s programmes
The government has urged video platforms like YouTube to feature “high-quality” children’s content more prominently on their websites. Source: YouTube urged to promote ‘high-quality’ children’s programmes