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VFX Legion Created the Effects for HBO Max’s DMZ

Thu, 05/12/2022 - 09:05 -- Nick Dager

The visual effects company VFX Legion created a mix of digital effects for HBO Max’s dystopian miniseries, DMZ. Produced by Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Ava DuVernay, and Emmy nominee Roberto Patino, DMZ is based on the DC comic book series of the same name. Set in the not-to-distant future during the Second Civil War, the drama unfolds in New York City, a demilitarized zone abandoned by the country and ravaged by violence.

Acontra+ Combines Movie Streaming and Cinema Ticket Sales

Wed, 05/11/2022 - 12:08 -- Nick Dager

A new Spanish streaming concept called acontra+, which combines movie streaming and cinema ticket sales in a single subscription, has launched on the Magine Pro platform. The service is run by the independent Spanish distributor A Contracorriente Films with a wide catalogue of national and international feature films of all genres, classics and contemporary films and is made available through Magine Pro's multi-platform service.

Netflix Experiments with Pricing to Combat Account Sharing

Tue, 04/19/2022 - 09:18 -- Eleanor Patterson

Streaming service giant Netflix is experimenting with its pricing policies in a handful of countries in response to high rates of account sharing. Eleanor Patterson, assistant professor of media studies in the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University, explains what this experiment means for U.S. account sharing and the future of streaming platforms.

Liquid Media to Acquire Digital Cinema United

Mon, 02/14/2022 - 11:19 -- Nick Dager

Liquid Media has signed a letter of intent to acquire Digital Cinema United. “With the acquisition of DCU, Liquid inherits DCU’s longstanding position as a company of choice for the entertainment and media industry,” says Liquid Media CEO Ron Thomson. “The services DCU provides are essential to film and TV producers and distributors, engage with clients across every aspect of the supply chain, supercharge our solution engine and further our reach.

Orbital Redux Wins Two 2022 International Academy of Web Television Awards

Mon, 02/14/2022 - 11:03 -- Nick Dager

The science fiction series Orbital Redux has been awarded Best Drama Series, Best Directing (Drama), and Best Original Music at the 2022 International Academy of Web Television Awards. Produced by Butcher Bird Studios, the innovative series broke new ground in live interactive entertainment by combining innovative live production technology with classic filmmaking techniques.

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