We became a film studio because farming didn’t pay
Harvey Mash set up Bovingdon Airfield Studios after several movie productions, including Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, asked if they could film on his Buckinghamshire farm. Source: BBC
Cinema Technology Is Advancing Faster Than the Business Model Supporting It
At the 2026 ICTA Barcelona Cinema Technology Experience, executives from Odeon Multicines, Cineplexx and DCDC examined how exhibitors can identify the technologies audiences will value – —and whether cinema’s current economics can sustain the industry’s accelerating upgrade cycle. Source: Celluloid … Continued
Blackmagic Design Releases UltraStudio Express 3G Capture and Playback Devices
Blackmagic Design has released the UltraStudio Express 3G family, a pair of USB4 capture and playback devices compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux computers with USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 connections. Source: https://www.sportsvideo.org/2026/07/30/blackmagic-design-releases-ultrastudio-express-3g-capture-and-playback-devices/
AI devices that see, listen and record: Are we ready for the post-smartphone world?
Major tech companies and startups are developing new types of wearable gadgets that can “see” or “hear.” Meta is selling millions of its EssilorLuxottica AI glasses with embedded cameras and microphones; Samsung will launch its own smart glasses later this … Continued
Canal+ Seals Landmark Pact to Invest Nearly $1.1 Billion in French and European Films
Canal+ has reached a five-year deal with French cinema organizations which will see the pay-tv powerhouse invest nearly €1 billion ($1.1 billion) in French and European films between 2028 and 2032. Source: IMDB
Universal becomes first studio to cross $4bn at global box office in 2026
The Odyssey, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Michael are key drivers. Source: ScreenDaily