formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
James Duffen, who joins Fremantle from Aurelius Advisers, an M&A specialist, will take over as CEO of the new “AI native studio”, which will operate as a stand-alone group within the indie production giant. Source: Fremantle Names Boss of New … Continued
Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners is also backing the transaction for the ‘Battlefield’ and ‘Madden’ game studio. Source: EA to Be Sold to Saudi PIF, Silver Lake and Jared Kushner to $55B
Regent Sounds recording studio in London to be turned into landmark site for rock’n’roll, jazz and blues. Source: Studio used by Hendrix, Bowie and the Stones to reopen after decades silent | Music | The Guardian
Production assistants have long endured brutal hours, low salaries and abuse in the hope of moving up the food chain. But contracting budgets and blatant nepotism have turned a job that was supposed to be a doorway into a holding … Continued
The 43 x 7 metre LED tower at Assembly Studios in Georgia comprises Nanolumens’ Performance Series panels with two pixel pitches that gradually change as you move upward. Source: Film studio is home to US’s largest freestanding LED screen | … Continued
Over the past 40 years, the aggressively uncommercial animation company has quietly conquered the world. We speak to one of its elusive co-founders about Ghibli’s storied past and uncertain future. Source: Where is Studio Ghibli going next? | The Observer