Bill Gates sounds the alarm on an AI transition
Bill Gates warns A.I. is more dangerous than Big Tech will admit. The technology is advancing faster than governments and society are preparing for its consequences. Source: Axios
Korea turns to short-form dramas as mobile viewing takes off
Originating in China around 2018, short-form dramas typically consist of 50 to 80 serialized episodes, with each episode clocking at less than five minutes. Relying on melodramatic tropes — secret lineages, extramarital affairs and relentless revenge arcs — the format … Continued
Welsh Hit & UK Oscar Hopeful ‘Effi O Blaenau’ Gets International Sales Deal Ahead Of TIFF Market
Released in UK cinemas mid June, the movie has become the highest-grossing Welsh language film ever at the box office. Source: Deadline
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ ‘The Odyssey’ Extend Battle Atop U.K. and Ireland Box Office as ‘Insidious’ Makes Strong Debut
Sony’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” retained the No. 1 spot at the U.K. and Ireland box office for a fourth consecutive week, collecting £3.6 million ($4.8 million), according to Rentrak. Source: Variety
Dolby Laboratories Announces Leadership Transition
This leadership transition comes from a position of strength and opportunity for the company. Dolby continues to be at the heart of audio and visual innovation shaping how the world creates, distributes and experiences the content people love. Source: Celluloid … Continued
The Days Of Broadcast Digital TV Could Be Numbered
It’s a surprise to find that some governments are already looking at turning off digital TV broadcasting, with the UK in particular wanting to put a date on the switch-off of 2032. Source: Hackaday