Joe Dunton BSC is among the highest-profile ‘backroom’ figures in the filmmaking industry. He worked with television technology before joining Samuelsons, where he devised equipment for major productions, including Stanley Kubrick films shot by John Alcott BSC. Dunton’s own past association with film harks back to Carol Reed’s production of Oliver! , working alongside cinematographer Ossie Morris to create the first video assist on a Mitchell 35 camera. This provided Reed and his team of...

The private equity firm that’s headed by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is part of the group that’s joining Paramount’s hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. Discovery, regulatory filings revealed on Monday. Kushner’s involvement in Paramount’s attempt to convince WBD shareholders to reject Netflix’s $82.7 billion deal , which was already approved by Warner’s board of directors, comes as Paramount chairman David Ellison insists that his offer has a better chance of clearing...

By Rachel Clun, Business reporter Published 5 December 2025, 09:46 GMT Netflix has agreed to buy the film and streaming businesses of Warner Bros Discovery for $72bn (£54bn) in a major Hollywood deal. The streaming giant emerged as the successful bidder for Warner Bros ahead of rivals Comcast and Paramount Skydance after a drawn-out battle. Warner Bros owns franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones, and the streaming service HBO Max. The takeover is set to create a new giant in...

"Tulsa King" & "Boardwalk Empire" Star Vincent Piazza on Season 3, His Acting Journey, & More In this episode, we welcome Vincent Piazza . Vincent stars in “Tulsa King,” and is also known for his lead role as Lucky Luciano in “Boardwalk Empire.” In our chat, we hear about his NYC roots, education, career path, and approach to his character in “Tulsa King.” In addition, Vincent offers insights and recommendations for actors and emerging filmmakers today. Kira Kelly ASC on Crafting the Jordan...

Bectu is calling for action on ‘broken turnaround’, after our research reveals how widespread it is – and the severe physical and mental health impact it has on film and TV crew. Fixing the problem of broken turnaround is about preventing film and TV workers from working dangerously long hours without adequate rest breaks, and that affects everyone, whether it be in scripted or unscripted productions.   A worker is considered to have ‘broken turnaround’ when they are required by their...