SAG edges closer to a strike
According to Hollywood Reporter, the negotiating committee of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) is urging its national board to issue a strike authorisation vote among its members.
Strike fever hits Bollywood
With Hollywood living in daily fear of a strike by the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), India’s Bollywood industry experienced a strike by below-the-line workers.
Filmfest Dresdan call for short film entries
The 21st edition of Filmfest Dresden will take place 14 - 19 April 2009. It is Europe’s short film festival with the best funded prizes.
MultiChoice talent incubator
The MultiChoice Film Talent Incubator programme which was introduced in 2007 in partnership with Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking to develop skills specifically among the previous disadvantaged.
Copying software challenged
Six major Hollywood studios, as represented by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPA), have taken software company RealDVD to court over a new product which allows users to make copies of DVD films on their computers.
Abba musical reigns supreme
Two new releases, Hellboy II and Space Chimps, made their debut at the South African box office on the weekend of 19 to 21 September, but neither could shift Mamma Mia! from the number one spot.
Cape Town Film Studios appoints management team
Nico Dekker, the former head and CEO of Table Mountain Motion Picture Studios, has been appointed CEO of Cape Town Film Studios and will be assisted by experienced general manager and deputy, Rashay Magan.
2009 New York ad festival open for entries
The New York Festivals Innovative Advertising Awards recognizes "The World’s Best Work™' in alternative media.
Toshiba plans new format
Having lost the HD DVD versus Blu-ray format war against Sony, Japanese electronics manufacturer Toshiba plans to develop players that will employ tiny Sd cards as found in digital cameras.
Channel 4 cuts jobs and budget
Hot on the heels of news of Channel 4’s advertising downturn and economic pressures, comes news that it is to lay off 150 employees...
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