Hollywood goes to Washington
On 21 April, a high-powered delegation of Hollywood heavyweights met with the US Senate in Washington to convince them of the central role the industry plays in the economy and how it could aid economic recovery.
SAG contract may kick-start production
The Hollywood film and TV production sector is expecting the imminent ratification by the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) of its feature prime time contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) to give a much needed boost to production activity.
Redford to receive Promax/BDA award
Hollywood icon and acclaimed actor/director Robert Redford will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Promax/BDA conference in New York in June.
IBC 2009 gears up
The International Broadcasting Convention (IBC), the major global technology trade show that takes place annually in September in Amsterdam, is inviting delegates to pre-register and take advantage of the early bird discount which ends on 17 August.
SA film director awarded international recognition
South African film director, Regardt van den Bergh, is to be awarded the special Ischia Global Award for his "extraordinary films and contribution to the art industry' at the 7th Annual Ischia Global Film & Music Fest.
Tandberg exceeds profit forecasts
Tandberg is seeing record interest in its video conferencing products as companies cut travel budgets in the economic downturn.
Disney head wants 3D to be flexible
Speaking at the technology trade show NAB in Las Vegas this week, Disney motion pictures group president Mark Zoradi called for technical standards to enable the wide adoption of 3D and spoke strongly against a format war for 3D for the home.
Camera Assistants’ Course 2009
June-July 2009 sees the annual Clapper Loader’s Course upskilling both Cape Town and Joburg-based industry-hopefuls. This is the first time it will be run in both provinces within the same year!
“Tornado’ hits SA box office
Regardt van den Bergh’s new South African film, Tornado and the Kalahari Horse Whisperer, made an impressive debut at local cinemas, making the number eight spot in the Combined Top 10 and the number four spot in the Ster-Kinekor Top 8.
Panasonic develops 3D HD system
A world leader in high definition (HD) technology, Panasonic Corporation has announced its intention to develop a professional 3D full HD production system, expected to be the first of its kind.
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