Features

If the UK’s creative industries are to continue to add hundreds of billions of pounds in value to the country’s economy then much will rely on the success of a new network of tech labs exploring the future of media.

Over the past two decades, the over‐the‐top (OTT) industry has undergone a remarkable transformation from a niche experiment to a multi‐billion‐dollar ecosystem, writes John Maxwell-Hobbs.

When it comes to AI, the M&E industry should take a more active interest in the views of its young people if it wants them to remain part of it, writes James McKeown.

New imaging technologies, AI creative mates and wrestlers await visitors to Las Vegas while America’s free press is under attack.

Advances in GPU capability and algorithms are among the developments allowing ‘more to be done with less’ as virtual production technology and techniques continue to evolve, writes David Davies.

Content Everywhere companies cite service personalisation as an area in which artificial intelligence (AI) and data will play an increasingly transformative role in the highly competitive streaming market.

The glossy, candy-coloured design of Squid Game is a huge part of its appeal luring players and audiences alike into a greater heart of darkness.

As virtual production technology becomes more ubiquitous, the need for real-world training and development for professionals of all levels becomes paramount. John Maxwell Hobbs explores the education and training programmes on offer from academic institutions and industry organisations.

It’s only been four years since the debut of electric off-road racing series Extreme E but later this year it will relaunch as the first competitive motorsport powered by hydrogen.

Shooting each episode in a single take is no gimmick but additive to the intensity of Netflix’s latest hard-hitting drama. IBC365 speaks with creator Stephen Graham and director Philip Barantini.