Canon, like most major companies in the world these days, knows a thing or two about marketing. While some legacy brands might choose to let specs and details leak out, Canon is following in the footsteps of some recent DJI teasers with a mysterious social media post indicating a new camera is on the way. In the teaser image shared on social media, Canon indicates that a new “V” camera is on the way and set to be unveiled on March 26th of this year. But what is this mysterious new Canon “V” camera? Here’s what we guess about this new Canon camera and what it could mean for the film and video ..read more

It would be hard to name a bold voice and auteur than Quentin Tarantino in Hollywood. To see a frame from his films is to know they are of his voice. But things were not always like that. Check out this video of Quentin Tarantino talking with CNN's Chris Wallace about how he created his style by examining scenes from Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction. Let's dive in. Quentin Tarantino is an Auteur  I really loved watching this eight-minute video because it really revealed the hard work Tarantino put in to become a household name and to find his signature auteur stylings. One throughline o ..read more

There's something about a gross, body horror movie that just gets under my skin, literally. These movies stick with you when you watch them, and they're really fun to show people who have no idea what's coming. It took me a beat, but I picked out my seven favorites that I think are a must-watch for any fan of cinema. They run the gamut of old, new, and disgusting. Let's dive in. 1. The Thing Director: John Carpenter Writer: Bill Lancaster (screenplay), based on the novella "Who Goes There?" by John W. Campbell Jr. Cast: Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David. This is a little bit of a ..read more

According to a recent Reuters report, Apple is bleeding over $1 billion a year thanks to its streaming service, AppleTV+. The tech company has been spending around $5 billion a year on content since it launched Apple TV+, but it has caught much reaction. Their strategy of only having originals on the platform is taking a while to progress. To mitigate these losses, they spent around $500 million less last year. Despite having a growing subscriber base, the service is still facing challenges in achieving profitability. One of the main reasons is that the competition is fierce. Netflix has 300 ..read more

We need butts in seats if Hollywood is going to survive along with the theatrical exhibition. When studios are greenlighting movies, the conversations of who would see what is at the top of their lists. Well, now they have a pretty comprehensive report from the Global Cinema Foundation telling them what people want to see. The GCF sent out a survey to see what kinds of movies people want to watch. Over 68,000 people in 15 markets worldwide replied. The survey revealed that 72% believe moviegoing offers good value. Demand remains high for action/adventure films (55%), despite their prevalence ..read more

Continuing their line of fast and affordable lenses with exceptional sharpness and autofocus capabilities, Viltrox has just announced that the company is expanding its AF AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB lens to Nikon Z-mount cameras and systems. The Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB Z Lens for Nikon Z-mount will bring a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture to Nikon shooters looking for a solid option for low-light scenes and run-and-gun scenarios. Similar to other previous Viltrox lenses the lens should be quite versatile and feature some helpful focus motor features as well as solid protection against the elements. L ..read more

Kicking off what will surely be a run of new cameras and announcements from the majority of the legacy and up-and-coming camera manufacturers and brands leading up to NAB 2025 in Las Vegas, Fujifilm has announced a new, medium format GFX100RF camera. Uniquely designed as the first digital camera with a fixed lens in the history of the GFX System, the camera will feature a large-format image sensor that is approximately 1.7 times larger than a typical 35mm full-frame sensor. The camera itself though will be quite small and able to fit into tiny grab-and-go bags as an ideal option for travel p ..read more

Who doesn’t love a good horror comedy? You get to laugh one minute and scream the next. When done right, gems such as Young Frankenstein, Scary Movie, or Gremlins can become instant classics for many generations. More recently, films such as Lisa Frankenstein, Young Monster, and The Monkey have been standouts for fans of the niche subgenre. Another new mockumentary worth mentioning is For Sale By Exorcist, which was directed by Melissa LaMartina and recently released by Epic Pictures’ horror label, Dread. The film synopsis reads: After a decade of flipping haunted houses across the country ..read more

Adolescence's Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty were thrust into the spotlight when audiences saw the gripping third episode of the series. In it, we see an interrogation between a child who has committed a heinous crime and a court-appointed therapist who is trying to unpack why this happened. It's one of the greatest episodes of television ever, and something I think sticks with you for days after. Let's dive into the episode and talk about what makes it so effective. The Adolescence Therapy Episode  In this behind-the-scenes video from Netflix, Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty dissect some o ..read more

As we continue to shine a light on the budding content creation space that is merging with the high-end cinematography world as well as the up-and-coming DIY videographers, lighting continues to be the one element that can be most easily used to make your projects stand out. However, finding the right lights for your content projects can be tricky, as creators often need the right mix of professional-level quality combined with versatility and a manageable price point. So it’s nice to see companies like Godox double down on this budding content creation space by offering affordable, yet powe ..read more