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- What Movie Studios Are Left (and Who Holds the Top IPs)?
NoFilmSchool (Monday, 8 December) - I was talking to my manager about finding producers on a spec and then which studios we could take the story to. And then I was like...wait, who can we take it to? Which movie studios are left?So far, the 2020s have been marked by consolidation, and we're only going... - Hot new deal: $200 off on the Sony RX100VII
SonyAlphaRumors (Monday, 8 December) - Sony just added a new $200 discount on the Sony RX100VII at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. Also new today: $28 off on Vello battery grips for Sony cameras at BHphoto. The massive Sony holiday savings at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. And the additional $50 cashback has been extended to January 1st! Sony... - Sony a7V “negative online discourse” – why Sony are the new Canon
EOSHD.com blog (Monday, 8 December) - (Photo credit: John Mak) The release of the Sony a7v has been met with a wave of negativity, especially now that the supposed ‘standard model’ mid-range camera price has been bumped to nearly $3000 + tax and a lot more in some regions, like in the UK where the... - Movie Myth Monday: Did 'Titanic' Really Cost More Than the Actual Ship? NoFilmSchool (Monday, 8 December) - Making movies can be expensive, and making blockbuster movies can be appallingly expensive. But how does it compare to building a luxury cruise liner in the early 1900s?One of the prevailing myths in Hollywood that I've heard people bring up is that the budget for the movie Titanic was actually...
- What Film Leads the 2026 Golden Globe Nominations? NoFilmSchool (Monday, 8 December) - The 2026 Golden Globe nominations are out, and Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another is leading the pack with nine nominations.The film earned nods across major categories, including best motion picture (musical or comedy), director, actor for Leonardo DiCaprio, and supporting nominations for both Benicio Del Toro and Sean...
- ARRI Announces First Global Live Solution Partnership in Move to Possibly Accelerate Broadcast Production NoFilmSchool (Monday, 8 December) - Despite news still swirling of a potential sale, ARRI has made headlines this morning not with an acquisition, but rather a partnership. ARRI and The Helm, a global expert in cinematic live broadcast and high-end production workflows, have announced a strategic partnership that formalizes an already long-standing relationship between the...
- A New 4K AI Relighting Engine Aims to Keep Your Work Fully Local and Secure NoFilmSchool (Monday, 8 December) - For those working in the VFX industry, there are a million things to consider when undertaking big projects in terms of scope and security. Announced by Beeble, an AI VFX tool, a new desktop application version is out now, aiming to bring AI relighting technology fully on-prem.This new solution is...
- It Ain't Over—Paramount Makes New Bid for WBD NoFilmSchool (Monday, 8 December) - Just days after Netflix announced its $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming assets, Paramount Skydance is taking the fight directly to shareholders with a hostile takeover bid.Paramount announced Monday that it's offering $30 per share in all-cash for the entirety of Warner Bros. Discovery—including the...
- Sony a7V vs. Nikon Z6III comparison
Nikonrumors (Monday, 8 December) - Last week, Sony officially announced the long-rumored Sony a7 V camera, priced at $2,900. Here is a quick AI comparison with the almost 2-year-old Nikon Z6III model ($2,100) – check also the detailed specifications comparison here: The Sony α7 V (released December 2025) and Nikon Z6III (released June 2024)... - Orders for the Sony a7 V Are Strong Despite Negative Online Discourse SonyAlphaRumors (Monday, 8 December) - Sony A7V preorders: In USA at at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Henrys. In EU at Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Foto Köster, WexUK, Clifton, Park UK, Fnac FR. In Australia at: Camera Pro, Sony Australia. PetaPixel wrote that Orders for the Sony a7 V Are Strong Despite Negative Online Discourse. I can confirm...
- OM System OM-3: A Nostalgic Yet Powerful Camera for Everyday Creators
43Rumors (Monday, 8 December) - Sarah Teng tested the OM-3 for the Adorama channel: She loves the OM System OM-3 because it feels nostalgic, is extremely portable, delivers surprisingly clean and sharp images despite its Micro Four Thirds 20MP sensor, and performs exceptionally well during travel. She emphasizes that sensor size doesn’t matter as much... - ZILR ZIPR Introduced – An E-Powered K.I.T. Cart for Production Mobility
CineD (Monday, 8 December) - ZILR has taken the familiar kit cart and turned it into something more practical – the ZIPR, an electric cart that can carry gear or even give a crew member a lift when the day starts to stretch. Instead of just pushing a cart from A to B, you can... - New info about the Viltrox 2x E-mount Teleconverter SonyAlphaRumors (Monday, 8 December) - The new Viltrox 2x adapter on preorder at BHphoto (Click here). Viltrox wrote: Real-World Performance：Based on repeated internal testing by our engineering team, image quality and aberration performance show no noticeable difference compared with Sony’s original 2× teleconverter. Compatibility List ： Viltrox 135mmF1.8 LAB FE Sony SEL70-200G2 Sony SEL70-200GM2 Sony...
- ARRI & The HELM announce strategic partnership
News Shooter (Monday, 8 December) - ARRI and The HELM have announced a new strategic partnership. The agreement formalizes a long-standing relationship, cementing The HELM as ARRI’s first global Live Solution Partner and marking a significant milestone in the integration of ARRI’s multicam technology into live broadcast and production environments worldwide. Under the new partnership, The HELM... - Nanlite PavoTube II 6CP Review News Shooter (Monday, 8 December) - Nanlite is no stranger to making LED tube lights, and recently, they announced their new PavoTube II 6CP. This is a follow-up to the PavoTube II 6C, and Nanlite claims that it offers more output, better battery life, and more enhanced features. The form factor of tubular sources and their...
