formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Held in the shadow of the Iran war, this year’s Academy Awards will be the most protected event in Oscar history. From rooftop snipers to AI surveillance, authorities are building concentric “rings of security” around Hollywood’s biggest night. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/oscars-security-academy-awards-iran-war-1236530938/
Last year’s celebrated French hit Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is nominated in 12 categories this year, with Ghost of Yōtei, Dispatch, Death Stranding 2 and Indiana Jones also making strong showings. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/mar/12/bafta-games-awards-2026-clair-obscur-and-dispatch-lead-the-nominations
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/
It’s hard to be transported by the glitz and glamour when it’s constantly overshadowed by some white-hot new horror. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/15/oscars-us-crisis-film
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
A conference on the development of the ultra HD audiovisual industry was held in Shanghai on Friday, showcasing a series of innovative initiatives poised to shape the future of entertainment and communication. Source: https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/5688968-shanghai-hosts-conference-on-ultra-hd-audiovisual-industry-development