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Ai-Da robot makes history by creating doc with XOSQE Media

Ai-Da already gave a TED talk, addressed the United Nations and came up with the idea of an ‘A.I. Logo for humanoids’ – and and is now set to become the first A.I. Art Robot to auction an artwork at the prestigious auction house Sotheby’s, a moment that marks a significant milestone in both the […]

October 17, 2024

Mediapro opens post-production facility in Uruguay

Mediapro has launched a new post-production centre in Uruguay. The group has additionally announced the incorporation of Colour Studio, a Uruguayan colour correction and special effects company that has operated in the country since 2014. The centre offers a complete suite of post-production services needed for any audiovisual project, including colour correction, VFX, clean-up, mastering, […]

October 17, 2024

Channel 4 to boost impact across Nations and Regions

Channel 4 has unveiled what it calls its “biggest-ever intervention in the UK creative industries”, with a package of measures focused on three core areas – skills, content, and people – to serve and reflect the whole of the UK. This includes a £10 million (€11.9m) per annum, multi-year programme to support TV production roles, […]

October 16, 2024

Italy’s AV industry worth over €2bn

The Italian audiovisual sector has experienced a remarkable surge in recent years, doubling in value and employment since 2017. According to a report by the Association of Audiovisual Producers (APA), the industry was worth over €2 billion in 2023, a 20 per cent increase from the previous year. This growth is driven by significant increases […]

October 16, 2024From Branislav Pekic in Rome

UK Govt: Creative sector key to Industrial Strategy

The next generation of British industry has been fired-up and readied to reignite the UK’s industrial heartlands and kickstart economic growth, as the Government launches the first Industrial Strategy in seven years. Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves have published a green paper designed to kickstart delivery […]

October 14, 2024By Colin Mann

Crayola, Hallmark expanding Rainbow Brite franchise

To mark Rainbow Brite’s 40th anniversary year, Crayola Studios and Hallmark have announced a reimagining of Hallmark’s iconic pop culture franchise that will encompass a feature film and TV series, both inspired by the creative heart of the Rainbow Brite brand.  Crayola Studios and Hallmark are partnering to bring Rainbow Brite’s joyful and inspirational themes […]

October 14, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Pinewood opening Indie Film Hub

Pinewood Group has announced a new market offering being launched in summer 2025, exclusively to support filmmakers in the UK who are taking advantage of the UK’s newly introduced Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC). The announcement of the Pinewood Indie Film Hub coincided with a visit by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, who toured the wider […]

October 10, 2024

Prime Video orders more Reacher

Prime Video has renewed hit series Reacher for a fourth season. The second season, starring Alan Ritchson in the titular role, was the most viewed 2023 release on the Prime Video streaming service, whilst the third season is in production and set to debut in 2025. Season 3 of Reacher is based on the seventh […]

October 10, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Tax boost for UK film sector

The next generation of indie films have been handed a major boost by the government with the introduction of a tax relief uplift, which will create jobs and drive growth by making more British hits such as Aftersun and Billy Elliot possible. The Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC), confirmed today by the Chancellor and Culture […]

October 9, 2024By Colin Mann

Quay Street names Fee Head of Drama

Quay Street Productions (part of ITV Studios), the Manchester-based production company founded by producer Nicola Shindler, has appointed executive producer Richard Fee to the role of Head of Drama with immediate effect. In addition to executive producing across a number of projects, this title expansion to include Head of Drama recognises Fee’s role within Quay […]

October 8, 2024