Murdoch Succession Battle: Rupert Moves to Solidify Lachlan as Heir
In an obscure Nevada courtroom, a judge will decide who inherits the keys to a sprawling media empire. Source: Murdoch Succession Battle: Rupert Moves to Solidify Lachlan as Heir
Amazon Prime Video Reveals New Heads for Australia and Canada
Hwei Loke has been upped to the role of head for ANZ, while Mark Shopiro has been named the new Prime Video head in Canada. Source: Amazon Prime Video Reveals New Heads for Australia and Canada
Nikon President Says Smartphones May Drive Future Camera Sales
In a Japanese interview with Yomiuri, Nikon’s president, Muneaki Tokunari, acknowledged that while smartphones harmed overall sales of digital interchangeable lens cameras, they may contribute to the demand for high-end cameras. Not many years removed from dire straits, Tokunari also … Continued
Ex-MoviePass CEO Mitch Lowe Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud Charge
He was one of the architect’s of the company’s monthly subscription plan in which subscribers could see unlimited movies in theaters with no blackout dates for a flat monthly fee of $9.95. Source: Ex-MoviePass CEO Mitch Lowe Pleads Guilty to … Continued
Film Academy, BAFTA, Grammys Heads on AI, Diversity, Awards Shows
Bill Kramer, Jane Millichip and Harvey Mason Jr. discussed “The Future of Awards Bodies,” mixing “carrot and stick” and “disruptive” artificial intelligence at TIFF’s industry conference section. Source: Film Academy, BAFTA, Grammys Heads on AI, Diversity, Awards Shows
YouTube Launches AI Detection Tools for Creators, Actors, Musicians
The video platform also announced a tool that would allow musicians to detect AI-generated content on YouTube that simulates their voices. Source: YouTube Launches AI Detection Tools for Creators, Actors, Musicians