Create & Produce – Page 25
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Oscars and Baftas 2021 delayed due to coronavirus
Two of the industry’s biggest awards ceremonies have been rescheduled due to the ongoing impact of coronavirus.
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American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) names Stephen Lighthill as president
DoP Stephen Lighthill has been named as president of the American Society of Cinematographers.
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Remote production identified as key 5G application
An overwhelming majority of broadcasters say they will adopt 5G technology within the next two years, with remote production identified as the most popular use case for the technology.
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Bafta unveils 2020 Awards nominees and behind closed doors format
Bafta has unveiled nominees for its TV Awards and Craft Awards, with the winners set to be revealed on Friday 17 July in a behind closed doors after they were delayed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Krishnendu Majumdar named new Bafta chair
Bafta has appointed television producer Krishnendu Majumdar as its new chair, making him the first person of colour to hold the prestigious role.
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Coronavirus guidelines issued to UK post and VFX firms
UK post-production companies have been given a set of best-practice guidelines to help them return to their facilities during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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UK productions given go ahead after publication of Covid-19 guidelines
The UK government has approved the return of TV and film productions after they were halted for months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Entries open for RTS Young Technologist of the Year Award 2020
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has launched the Young Technologist of the Year Award 2020.
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UK broadcasters unveil pandemic production guidelines
UK broadcasters have partnered to establish a set of guidelines outlining how the industry can produce television content safely in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
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IBC2020 cancelled due to Covid-19
IBC2020 cancelled amid coronavirus uncertainty and safety concerns Event was due to take place at the RAI in Amsterdam 11-14 September IBC CEO Michael Crimp: “IBC will continue to support the industry get back on track”
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HPA forms Industry Recovery Task Force
The Hollywood Professional Association has formed a recovery effort to support the sustainable resumption of the production and post production industry service sector amid Covid-19 lockdown.
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Distributor DRG rebrands as NENT Studios UK
Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT) has announced a business reorganisation to focus on premium drama as it rebrands London-based distribution business DRG to NENT Studios UK.
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Oscars set to recognise streaming films due to lockdown
For the first time in history, movies that have debuted on a streaming service without a theatrical run will be eligible for the Academy Awards, as Covid-19 has restricted global premiers.
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Film festivals unite virtually on YouTube
Cannes, Tribeca, Sundance and Venice Film Festivals are among those connecting in a virtual 10-day film festival to be hosted on YouTube and streaming free to cinema fans everywhere.
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Ashford Film and TV studio given green light
Planning permission has been granted to the £250 million film and TV studio development in Ashford, Kent which is set to be completed by early 2022.
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Film and TV Charity makes “urgent appeal” to relaunch Covid-19 fund
Some 3,000 people have applied for over £5 million of Covid-19 support from the Film and TV Charity’s emergency relief fund, prompting the organisation to urgently appeal for further donations.
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HBO Max to deliver “robust slate of content”
WarnerMedia has announced that newest streaming service HBO Max has been will launch on 27 May with a slate of original content alongside its “world class library catalogue”.
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ViacomCBS closes $275m acquisition of Miramax stake
ViacomCBS has completed a deal with BeIN Media Group to acquire a 49% stake in global film and TV studio Miramax for around $275 million.
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UK Government scheme rescues Disney’s Little Mermaid crew
Disney has confirmed it will retain and furlough crew working on its remake of The Little Mermaid utilising the UK government’s Job Retention Scheme.
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Coronavirus causing uncertainty for film and TV crews, industry warns
The growing impact of Covid-19 among film and production crews intensifies as productions are delayed and freelancers fight for limited jobs, according to DoP Vanessa Whyte.