British Film Commission names region official hub
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight say he is “thrilled” after the West Midlands was recognised as an official production hub by The British Film Commission (BFC). Source: BBC
Disney Infinity Vision Explained: Is It Better Than IMAX?
Disney Infinity Vision is Walt Disney Studios’ new certification program for premium large format (PLF) movie theaters, designed to compete with established premium cinema experiences like IMAX and Dolby Cinema. Source: Audioholics
Swiss film industry calls for incentive to attract international productions
Industry alliance Cinéconomie said an initial $50m (CHF40m) should be earmarked for a film incentive scheme. Source: Screen Daily
Secret Cinema seeks to build first long-term venue
Entertainment company Secret Cinema, which produces immersive theatre experiences, has applied for a premises licence for its first long-term venue on the Greenwich Peninsula in south-east London. Source: BBC
The games industry’s obsession with visual fidelity is costing them money and talent
The fact is, the quest for visual hyperrealism is breaking the games industry. Big developers are discovering that the technical progress of photorealism doesn’t always translate into the creative spark that gives gamers joy – and keeps them playing. … Continued
Inside Google’s Efforts to Get Creatives Hooked on AI
The tech giant showcased 11 AI-generated short films at Manhattan’s arthouse Metrograph theater. Source: Variety