Thailand’s new Figment Studios receives over 200 million Baht investment

Written by Kianna Best on Sep 30, 2024. Posted in General Interest

The Studio Park, StageFor and Supreme Studio have collectively invested 200 million Baht (over USD 6 million) for the launch of Figment Studio. The new production studio is equipped with some of the most advanced virtual production technology in Southeast Asia for their intended clientele of both domestic and international film and advertising projects. The press conference for the launch was led by members of the ministry of tourism and sports, as well as representatives for film business promotion and international trade promotion.

Ireland is VFX and post production ready for international studios

Written by Kianna Best on Sep 26, 2024. Posted in General Interest

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland have partnered with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland to promote the country’s fast growing VFX and post production sector. Meeting in Los Angeles this week, the national agency for the Irish screen industry are tapping into the city’s studios, streaming and production companies.

Twitch and Amazon Ads launch new creative experience The Glitch for Fortnite

Written by Kianna Best on Sep 23, 2024. Posted in General Interest

Fortnite welcomes a new network of playable worlds known as The Glitch promoted by streaming service Twitch. With launch partners such as Domino’s and Peloton, The Glitch will offer a less disruptive path for in-game advertising whilst providing an influencer marketing boost.

VisitLiverpool entices film fans with new campaign

Written by Kianna Best on Sep 18, 2024. Posted in General Interest

Liverpool, The Ultimate Setting is the newest campaign from VisitLiverpool to draw in new visitors to the city. The campaign highlight’s the rich film history, inviting visitors to explore the city’s iconic movie and television locations. The campaign comes on the 35th anniversary of the Liverpool Film Office, which experienced

Ralph Lee named first chair of BAFTA albert

Written by Kianna Best on Sep 12, 2024. Posted in General Interest

Ralph Lee has been appointed as BAFTA albert’s first chair. The new voluntary part time non-executive role is part of a new governance structure following an organizational review completed in 2023. The appointment of the new chair was mad by the BAFTA Board of Trustees, with the process overseen by the BAFTA Governance & Appointments Committee chaired by Bal Samra.

Shoppable Television Moves to the Checkout

Written by Mike Shaw on Sep 4, 2024. Posted in General Interest

In streaming, a profound shift is underway propelled by the exponential growth of retail media and the emergence of shoppable television, also known as T-commerce. This convergence of retail and media is reshaping the television industry, says Mike Shaw, Director, International Ad Sales for Roku, offering new avenues for brands and advertisers in terms of audience engagement and monetisation.

Verizon are “very demure” for new campaign with viral TikToker Jools Lebron

Written by Kianna Best on Aug 21, 2024. Posted in General Interest

The world has gone from BRAT to demure like whiplash, with the words of TikTok creator Jools Lebron taking over social feeds. From presidential campaigns to now mobile carrier promos, the world have taken on a “very mindful” approach to what they are putting out into the world and what they want to see, and marketers are eating it up.

Behind the Spiderverse

Written by Kianna Best on Jul 25, 2024. Posted in General Interest

Sony Pictures FX and look of picture supervisor Pawel (Pav) Grochola gave us exclusive insights into how they crafted the animated world of Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse, including the complexities of creating Miles Morales and his web wielding friends, and experimenting with new tech tools.