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Spotlight on Safety: New Study Shares Statistics on Gun-Related TV Content 
A recent study conducted by USC Annenberg's Norman Lear Center titled "Trigger Warning: Gun Guidelines for the Media" reveals that approximately one in three episodes of popular television series portrays a character discharging a firearm. However, the report refrains from explicitly mentioning the names of specific television series. The primary objective of the study was to analyze the impact of these gun-related storylines on the perspectives of diverse audiences, irrespective of their gun ownership status. 

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IMAX Explores New Tech and Booming Industry in China 
IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond has observed a significant trend this year, with Hollywood blockbusters being screened in China's theaters at an earlier stage than ever before. This development has resulted in a consistent flow of movie releases, demonstrating China's heightened interest in revitalizing its film industry. Furthermore, IMAX has demonstrated its global expansion efforts by acquiring Ssimwave, a Canadian tech company, aimed at enhancing the content distribution pipeline.  

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Film Festival

Docs on the Croisette: Cannes Puts on Human Rights Documentary Showcase
Docs-by-the-Sea, an esteemed international documentary Labs and Forum from Asia, is set to make its highly anticipated Cannes debut, featuring a captivating selection of four films in progress. Gugi Gumilang, executive director of In-Docs, highlights the importance of this milestone, as it addresses the lack of Asian representation at Cannes while meeting the audience's demand for engaging content.  

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Technology

AI Incoming: Technology Will Be Vital Part of Production by 2028 
The renowned Goteborg Film Festival in Sweden has recently unveiled its eagerly awaited tenth annual Nostradamus report, which offers a comprehensive overview of the audiovisual industry's future through a compilation of interviews and expert analyses. As per the report, industry experts foresee a significant development within the next 3-5 years, as artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to seamlessly integrate into the production processes of both film and television. 

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International

Saudi Support Programs: How the Country Empowers Emerging Talent 
Thanks to the remarkable talent within Saudi Arabia, a dynamic wave of cinema is emerging in the country, shattering box office records along the way. At the heart of this transformative shift lies Saudi Arabia's burgeoning ecosystem, characterized by local facilities and funding that nurture and empower aspiring filmmakers, enabling them to connect with audiences and achieve commercial success for their projects. 

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