Production & Post-Production

Alamiya Acquires Lyra Pictures

Mon, 10/09/2023 - 09:41 -- Nick Dager

Alamiya has announced the acquisition of Lyra Pictures in its latest expansion into the cinema and media industry by the Saudi entertainment company. The newly formed partnership, which the companies say is transformative, marks a significant step toward the development of film production in the region.

Kevin Costner Directing Two-Film Western Saga

Mon, 10/09/2023 - 09:33 -- Nick Dager

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Costner marks his return to feature film directing with New Line Cinema’s vast Horizon: An American Saga, a multi-faceted chronicle covering the Civil War expansion and settlement of the American West. Warner Bros. Pictures will distribute, and has announced that not one, but two films will be released in theatres next summer—the first on June 28, 2024, followed quickly by the second on August 16, 2024.

Other Israeli Film Festival Set for November 2-9 in New York

Mon, 10/09/2023 - 09:29 -- Nick Dager

The Other Israel Film Festival has announced its lineup for its 17th annual festival, to take place in person at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan and virtually November 2-9 in New York. The festival remains the only American film festival focused on both Israeli and Palestinian cinema. This year, it proudly continues its tradition of providing a platform for important conversations on this tumultuous region.

Alter Ego Opens Los Angeles Facility

Mon, 10/02/2023 - 10:35 -- Nick Dager

The Canadian commercial post-production facility alter ego has opened an LA studio in Santa Monica and installed two Baselight Two systems in its pair of new grading suites. The new facility is run by alter ego partner and colorist Eric Whipp, who is joined by colorist Kya Lou, color assistant Corey Martinez, and executive producer Pravina Sippy.

Arcturus Appoints Former Microsoft, Lucasfilm Veteran as CPO

Mon, 10/02/2023 - 10:30 -- Nick Dager

Arcturus has appointed industry veteran and innovator Steve Sullivan to the role of chief product officer. Sullivan will assume comprehensive oversight over all Arcturus offerings, including a complete capture-to-distribution solution for the creation of volumetric video, featuring the award-winning HoloSuite tools and the new mixed reality capture system originally developed by Microsoft.

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