‘UK’s immersive attractions generate £7.4bn in spending’
Immersive attractions such as ABBA Voyage, The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience and Monopoly Lifesized have generated £7.4bn in spending over the past 12 months. Source: AV
Why awards shows are leaving network TV for streaming
The Emmys move to Prime Video in 2027 and the Oscars to YouTube in 2029, ending decades on broadcast TV. Networks say falling ratings and high rights fees have made the shows money losers, while streamers value the prestige and … Continued
Windsor Bray Film Studios given permission for major expansion
A historic film production facility has been given the green light to expand. On Thursday, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead gave Amazon, the owner of Bray Studios, a unanimous permission to build six more sound stages at the premises … Continued
Video Compression Emerges as a Strategic Lever for Managing AI Growth, Energy Consumption and Infrastructure Costs
Executives argued that next-generation video compression technologies should be viewed as part of a broader strategy for improving the efficiency, scalability and sustainability of the entire video ecosystem. Source: D&C
Cinemas Need to Keep the Momentum Gained in 2026 Rolling
There’s a renewed interest in going to the cinema and seeing the latest big-budget or buzz-generating film. Cinemas need to keep this momentum rolling. Some are already working out ways to do so, but ultimately, one factor will matter above … Continued
Look Who’s Winning: Africa’s Gaming Sector Levels Up
Africa is set to outpace global gaming growth, turning a once-overlooked pastime into a booming economic sector. Source: Forbes,