Exclusive: DGene, an emerging content creation company, has set an agreement with post-production specialist Mti Film to develop and use an advanced set of film restoration tools. The goal of the collaboration is to revive a number of classic films and TV series.
The companies are not yet identifying specific titles, but Mti has restored more than 100 classics, including Lawrence Of Arabia, It’s a Wonderful Life, The Godfather II and many more. It has worked on titles from Sony Pictures, Paramount, 20th Century Fox, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. MoMA and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
With the streaming boom placing a premium on film and TV libraries, all displayed on better and better TV sets, the demand for restoration has been on the rise.
DGene’s technology employs artificial intelligence to create tools to revive old or damaged films so they can be uploaded onto streaming platforms.
The companies are not yet identifying specific titles, but Mti has restored more than 100 classics, including Lawrence Of Arabia, It’s a Wonderful Life, The Godfather II and many more. It has worked on titles from Sony Pictures, Paramount, 20th Century Fox, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. MoMA and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
With the streaming boom placing a premium on film and TV libraries, all displayed on better and better TV sets, the demand for restoration has been on the rise.
DGene’s technology employs artificial intelligence to create tools to revive old or damaged films so they can be uploaded onto streaming platforms.
- 12/13/2021
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: DGene, an emerging content creation company involved in virtual production and immersive entertainment, has raised a $20 million Series A funding round led by Alibaba.
The Chinese tech giant had also invested in the company in a prior phase before the Series A. DGene, which was founded in Shanghai, has staffed up in the U.S. and ramped up Hollywood activity of late, including opening a volumetric capture stage in Baton Rouge, LA. The 900-square-foot facility uses artificial intelligence to create holograms of humans and objects for use in Ar, VR, holographic displays, mixed-reality glasses and framed video. Applications for volumetric video span entertainment, gaming, advertising, training, education and other sectors.
The influx of capital will fund studio operations as well as DGene’s suite of restoration tools that the company says can help revive film libraries in a cost-effective manner. The library effort is aimed at optimizing catalog film...
The Chinese tech giant had also invested in the company in a prior phase before the Series A. DGene, which was founded in Shanghai, has staffed up in the U.S. and ramped up Hollywood activity of late, including opening a volumetric capture stage in Baton Rouge, LA. The 900-square-foot facility uses artificial intelligence to create holograms of humans and objects for use in Ar, VR, holographic displays, mixed-reality glasses and framed video. Applications for volumetric video span entertainment, gaming, advertising, training, education and other sectors.
The influx of capital will fund studio operations as well as DGene’s suite of restoration tools that the company says can help revive film libraries in a cost-effective manner. The library effort is aimed at optimizing catalog film...
- 11/1/2021
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Gravitas Ventures has acquired the North American distribution rights to “Paper Tiger,” written and directed by Paul Kowalski. The drama/thriller film will be released on VOD/digital on Aug. 24.
Starring Lydia Look, Alan Trong and Elaine Kao, “Paper Tiger” follows an immigrant mother who fears her mentally-ill teenaged son is turning into a school shooter. The movie first debuted at Austin Film Festival in 2020 and won the audience award and a jury mention.
Seth Numrich, John Harlan Kim, Carrie Wampler and Lynn Chen round out the cast. “Paper Tiger” is produced by Pin-Chun Liu and Kowalski, alongside Bonnie Buckner and executive producer Michael Y. Chow for Xrm Media.
“In a time of growing isolation, polarization and mental health concerns around the world, I hope the film reaches audiences that can connect with and explore the type of tragedy that can result when communication shuts down,” Kowalski said.
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Starring Lydia Look, Alan Trong and Elaine Kao, “Paper Tiger” follows an immigrant mother who fears her mentally-ill teenaged son is turning into a school shooter. The movie first debuted at Austin Film Festival in 2020 and won the audience award and a jury mention.
Seth Numrich, John Harlan Kim, Carrie Wampler and Lynn Chen round out the cast. “Paper Tiger” is produced by Pin-Chun Liu and Kowalski, alongside Bonnie Buckner and executive producer Michael Y. Chow for Xrm Media.
“In a time of growing isolation, polarization and mental health concerns around the world, I hope the film reaches audiences that can connect with and explore the type of tragedy that can result when communication shuts down,” Kowalski said.
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- 8/9/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
On November 9, Pacific Arts Movement (Pac Arts) will kick off its annual awards gala with a celebrity-lined red carpet to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the San Diego Asian Film Festival (Sdaff). Masters of Ceremony for the awards ceremony will be Hollywood stars Leonardo Nam (West World; The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift) and Tamlyn Tomita (The Good Doctor; The Joy Luck Club). In honor of the largest platform of Asian cinema on the west coast, more than 500 entertainment, business and community leaders will recognize the Sdaff’s top independent films, enjoy spectacular live entertainment like rock violinist Jason Yang and meet with celebrity guests.
Over the last 20 years, Sdaff has displayed the best in Asian and Asian American cinema from around the world. To honor that tradition, former Pac Arts Executive Director and Founder Lee Ann Kim will revisit the history of the festival and the gala will...
Over the last 20 years, Sdaff has displayed the best in Asian and Asian American cinema from around the world. To honor that tradition, former Pac Arts Executive Director and Founder Lee Ann Kim will revisit the history of the festival and the gala will...
- 11/1/2019
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
Game of Thrones has inspired a hugely devoted fanbase, and though they’re opposed at every turn by HBO’s copyright lawyers, some fans have managed to convert their love for the show into YouTube videos. I hunted down some of my favorites from the past few years. Some are remixes of the song, others are full-on parodies, others well executed re-cuts. All are worthwhile and you should check them out below. If you have any favorites of your own, please let me know in the comments! 1. Jason Yang’s Violin Cover I love Yang’s other covers, but this is probably his
The Ten Coolest Fan Made Game of Thrones Videos on the Internet...
The Ten Coolest Fan Made Game of Thrones Videos on the Internet...
- 1/26/2016
- by Paul Tassi
- TVovermind.com
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