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A curated set of articles from your team at San Diego Media Pros to share pertinent information with you from the production world.
Remembering Jack Ofield
SDSU Emeritus Professor of Film in the School of Theatre, Television, and Film Jack (John) Ofield has passed away at 91.
“In space no one can hear you scream.”
Barbara Gips, who wrote evocative catchphrases for movie advertising campaigns — most famously “In space no one can hear you scream” for the hit 1979 science-fiction horror film “Alien” has died.
The new tech making movie car stunts more realistic
Pixomondo is the visual effects studio behind Star Trek and House of the Dragon. Reporting for BBC Tech Now, Alasdair Keane heads behind the scenes of their new studio in Canada to see how their latest technology is making movie car stunts more realistic.
YouTube Just Ate TV. It’s Only Getting Started
In two decades, the app has grown from a user-generated circus into the most powerful platform on earth, according to an article in The Hollywood Reporter.
Drew Struzan, artist of iconic movie posters, dies at 78
Drew Struzan, the artist behind the posters for several iconic films and franchises, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Harry Potter, has died Monday at the age of 78
Trump says US to impose 100% tariff on movies made outside the country
Trump said on Monday he would impose a 100% tariff on all films produced overseas that are then sent into the U.S., repeating a threat made in May that would upend Hollywood's global business model.
22 TV series to receive film tax credit
22 TV series to receive film tax credit. Applications to shoot in California increase 400% - LA Times
Here’s the $2,000 fully AI-generated ad that aired during the NBA Finals
Here’s the $2,000 fully AI-generated ad that aired during the NBA Finals.
Disney, Universal sue image creator Midjourney for copyright infringement
For those using Midjourney for their AI creations, you want to pause.
SAG-AFTRA and Video Game Employers Reach Tentative Agreement on Interactive Media Contract
The biggest news in the gaming industry since the release of the Nintendo Switch 2! SAG-AFTRA and Video Game Employers Reach Tentative Agreement on Interactive Media Contract; National Board to Review
The Wall Street Journal Tested Google Veo and Runway to Create an AI Film
From the technology consultant with the WSJ, this is a great glimpse into AI movie making.
AI Just Faked An Entire Auto Show So Well It’s Creepy
I called BS when I first saw this. I was wrong. And this is as of NOW. If artificial intelligence worries you this video might send you over the edge with a fake auto show.
California’s Film Production Crisis
For those who want to know what's really happening with the production issues here in California, you may want to watch this roundtable discussion.
Six of Cinema’s Super-Producers Offer Their Best Advice
Tips from Hollywood’s hottest producers. Six of Cinema’s Super-Producers Offer Their Best Advice
L.A. ON-LOCATION FILMING FALLS IN FIRST QUARTER
Down but not out!
FIlm and television production fell in the first quarter of this year, according to FilmLA.
TV Writing Jobs Fell by 42 Percent in 2023-24 Season, WGA Says (Exclusive)
Scribe vibes in Hollywood are far less this year.Even with the 2023 strikes in Hollywood’s rearview mirror, writers are still feeling the pinch.
Goodbye to green?
If you’re feeling Blue, that may not be a bad thing anymore.
L.A.’s production woes worsen as soundstages go unused at historic levels
These stages apparently aren’t sound.
The frontier of AI, robotics & creativity in production
Hey gimbal guys and gals, look what’s coming!
Inside YouTube’s Weird World Of Fake Movie Trailers — And How Studios Are Secretly Cashing In On The AI-Fueled Videos
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s AI! Inside YouTube’s Weird World Of Fake Movie Trailers — And How Studios Are Secretly Cashing In On The AI-Fueled Videos