How America fell in love with China’s memes
The US government says Chinese apps and online activities threaten Americans’ security. But US internet users can’t get enough of Chinese memes. Source: How America fell in love with China’s memes
Northamber acquires Dutch-based AV distributor Epatra
Publicly listed UK company Northamber has said there are significant opportunities for further acquisitions in the sector after welcoming Epatra into the group. Source: Northamber acquires Dutch-based AV distributor Epatra
Nordic Box Office Contracts in 2024, But Finnish, Icelandic, Swedish Champions Mitigate Fall
After the hopeful signs of recovery over the last two years, attendance in all five markets dropped again in 2024, by a small margin of 3% in Denmark to nearly 13% in Norway. Post COVID effects and Hollywood strikes that … Continued
‘Teachers say flatscreen TVs hamper pupil engagement’
Research commissioned by Epson is said to show that 83% of teachers in the UK believe students find it hard to see screen content when materials are displayed on industry-standard flat panels. Source: ‘Teachers say flatscreen TVs hamper pupil engagement’
‘All We Imagine as Light’ Leads NETPAC Aruna Vasudev Award Nominees
Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine as Light” leads a diverse slate of nominees for the first-ever Network for the Promotion of Asia Pacific Cinema (NETPAC) Aruna Vasudev Award for Best Asia Pacific Film 2024, celebrating the region’s emerging cinematic voices. … Continued
‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ Actor Banned From Leaving Iran
Soheila Golestani, the Iranian actor who stars in Mohammad Rasoulof’s Oscar-nominated drama “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” has been banned from leaving Iran to serve on the Tiger Competition jury at this year’s International Film Festival Rotterdam. Festival director … Continued