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From green screen to Unreal worlds: The tech stack driving virtual production
13+ hour, 5+ min ago (256+ words) As broadcasters and content creators embrace in-camera VFX and data-driven workflows, a new technology stack is redefining what can be achieved on set and who can afford to achieve it. Framestore's Connor Ling explores the possibilities of this evolving ecosystem....
YouTube expected to approach 3 billion global users by 2027 – report
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (413+ words) YouTube is expected to approach three billion users worldwide by 2027, while Netflix is forecast to reach over one billion monthly active users globally, according to data from research outfit Omdia. The data, presented at the French TV event Series Mania,…...
Black Mirror to come to life in immersive experience
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (461+ words) Banijay Live Studio has revealed plans to launch The Black Mirror Experience, an immersive experience blending physical space with virtual reality (VR), in May 2026. The all-new experience has been inspired by the dark, satirical TV anthology, which explores humanity's uneasy…...
EBU names Annsofi Eriksson as Chief Technology Officer
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (525+ words) The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has appointed Annsofi Eriksson as its new Chief Technology Officer. Eriksson joins the EBU from Sveriges Radio, where she works as Chief Information Officer CIO and Director of Technology, and is a member of the…...
2026 Bafta TV nominations dominated by Netflix's Adolescence
1+ week, 1+ day ago (332+ words) The Netflix drama Adolescence has emerged as the frontrunner for the 2026 Bafta TV and Craft awards. The drama has picked up 11 nominations, including Best Actor for Stephen Graham, and Supporting Actor and Actress awards for four of its stars, Ashley…...
Garden Studios launches advanced virtual production stage
1+ week, 3+ day ago (487+ words) London's Garden Studios has launched what it describes as its most advanced virtual production (VP) stage to date, with a key focus on delivering driving shots. The stage has been designed to accommodate a wide range of vehicles, from cars…...
IBC announces shortlisted 2026 Accelerator projects
1+ week, 3+ day ago (458+ words) IBC has unveiled the nine projects selected for its 2026 Accelerator Media Innovation Programme, bringing together organisations from across broadcast, streaming, live events and media tech. AMD-HP and Shure have been announced as Associate Sponsors of the Accelerator Programme, while EIT…...
Dana Walden unveils leaders of expanded Disney Entertainment
1+ week, 4+ day ago (375+ words) Dana Walden, the incoming President and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Company, has unveiled the new leadership structure for Disney Entertainment, bringing together the company's streaming, film, and television businesses along with its games and digital entertainment division....
One Battle After Another wins six Oscars
2+ week, 4+ day ago (490+ words) At the 2026 Oscars, One Battle After Another won six awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Casting, and Best Film Editing. Following closely behind, Sinners won four Oscars, and Frankenstein won two. Additionally, a…...
Paramount plans to combine HBO Max and Paramount+
4+ week, 2+ day ago (412+ words) Paramount+ and HBO Max will be merged into one streaming service, according to David Ellison, CEO of Paramount. Paramount last week struck an agreement to buy Warner Bros Discovery for $31 per share after Netflix backed out of the prolonged bidding…...