The German producers association has teamed up with the Propellor Film Tech Hub on a series of panel discussions and presentations looking at how technology is transforming, and disrupting, the indie film business.Chris Anderson, Head of Film & TV at data group Muso, will … [Read more...] about Berlin: German Producers Join With Tech Start-Ups for New Cinema Solutions
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AMC Networks Makes Minority Investment in Adaptive Studios
Adaptive Studios has raised $16.5 million in funding from AMC Networks and Atwater Capital as it looks to expand its pipeline of projects traditional and digital platforms. The five-year-old studio behind HBO's Project Greenlight has taken a unique approach to … [Read more...] about AMC Networks Makes Minority Investment in Adaptive Studios
Dax Shepard Launches Podcast ‘Armchair Expert’
Dax Shepard is joining the podcasting ranks.The CHIPS writer-actor-director has launched a new audio series, Armchair Expert, in which he will seek to learn human truths from his interview subjects.Shepard will use his decade of sobriety, degree in anthropology and years … [Read more...] about Dax Shepard Launches Podcast ‘Armchair Expert’
Robert Rodriguez to Debut VR Series ‘The Limit’ Starring Michelle Rodriguez
Robert Rodriguez has wrapped production on a live-action virtual reality series, The Limit, starring Michelle Rodriguez.The short-form series, which hails from the VR division of STX Entertainment, STXsurreal, will be released via the company's VR app, Surreal, which will … [Read more...] about Robert Rodriguez to Debut VR Series ‘The Limit’ Starring Michelle Rodriguez
Rich Greenfield’s Memo to Hulu Owners: Be More Transparent About Financials
As the streaming wars heat up, Hulu is a brilliant financial vehicle for its owners Comcast, Disney, Fox and Time Warner.The more money that goes into Hulu, the more consolidated revenue and EBITDA it can create for its owners as it buys more content, while Hulu's losses build … [Read more...] about Rich Greenfield’s Memo to Hulu Owners: Be More Transparent About Financials