WHY MANY MOVIE THEATERS ARE SWITCHING FROM XENON LAMPS TO LASER PROJECTORS
Innovation continues to push the medium forward, and theater chains are starting to invest in the next wave of cinematic exhibition tech. Source: SG
‘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
Comics Accuse Hot AI Fakes of Stealing Their Jokes to Push OnlyFans
AI is coming for your jokes — and its armed with double Ds. Two comics have posted videos within the past couple of weeks showing sexy AI “comedians” on social media racking up views by performing their exact routines. Source: … 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
Industry partners unveil production-grade live sports VR platform
Gravity Media, Focal Point VR, Ateme, Bluebell Opticom and Blackmagic Design teamed up to first showcase what they are calling a “production-grade platform” at IBC 2026. Source: BS