YouTube in talks to rent films online

The Wall Street Journal reports that video sharing website YouTube is talking to studios such as Lions Gate, Sony Picture and Warner Bros.

Catalogue of Gauteng content

Recently completed and independently owned Gauteng-produced content, with a specific slant towards the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, will be featured in the Gauteng Film Commission’s (GFC) 2010 Gauteng Catalogue.

Sasani honours long time employees

At a function held at Sasani Studios in Johannesburg on 2 September to mark the appointment of new Sasani Africa CEO Eileen Sandrock, recognition was given to 17 employees who have been with the company for more than 20 years.

Ad Spend Down 15 Percent in US

According to The Nielsen Company, advertisement spending in the US fell by 15.4% to 56.9 billion in the first half of the year, with cable TV the only medium to have recorded growth in the period.

The Challenge of Digital Inclusion in Mozambique

SANGONeT (Southern African NGO Network) reports that the organisation has been coordinating a regional research project into ICT4D issues in different countries in the region.

Sony to launch 3D TV in 2010

Amid slowing growth in flat TV demand, Sony is expected to launch 3D TV next year in a more which should encourage ales.

Theatresports Training Course

The renowned Theatresports company will be running the next Theatresports training course on September 25 and 26 and October 3 and 4.

IBC looks forward to success

The broadcast and electronic media industry is anticipating a lively and successful IBC in Amsterdam, next week.

UK’s largest indie film fest

Over the years one has heard so much about Robert Redford’s Sundance Film Festival, regarded as the holy grail of indie film fests, that it’s surprising to hear that its UK counterpart, the Raindance Film Festival, has been around for 17 years.

Taiwan Film Festival 2009

East Asian films will again be screened in South Africa with the commencement of the Taiwan Film Festival 2009 on 11 September.
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