New Tools for Immersive Experiences

New cutting edge tools for content owners are emerging for filmmakers to tell their stories in powerful new ways, allowing users to experience hyper-real environments for computing, gaming and entertainment. The next generation of premium consumer experiences includes a new innovation called PresenZ, a volumetric movie format that allows 6 degrees of freedom in a VR headset. This podcast episode explores how this technology differs from 360 degree movies and what creators and consumers can expect from this new software.

Backed by a remarkable 98 % Rotten Tomatoes score and a veteran cast, Thelma is the story of a 93 year old retiree who finds herself the victim of a scam and seeks her revenge. We’ll learn about this indie film’s journey with director Josh Margolin. 

As the musical mastermind behind the score of The Color Purple, Kris Bowers joins the podcast with Jim to share his insights into the creative process, his artistic journey and the magic that happens when visuals and music seamlessly converge.

As the Chief Executive Officer of Cinionic, a Barco Company, and the leader in cinematic solutions globally, Wim Buyens has been at the forefront of innovation within the entertainment industry and shares a passion for delivering cutting-edge cinematic experiences to audiences around the world. In this episode, Wim sits down with Jim Chabin to share insights on how we have entered the laser projection era in cinema, its pivotal role in cinema, and what it means for moviegoers - enhancing and elevating the way we engage with movies. 

Premium large formats and immersive 3D technologies are revolutionizing the traditional movie-going experience and engaging the senses of audiences like never before. For an inside look behind the visual splendor of 3D, Travis Reid of RealD joins Wim and Jim to discuss how the technology continues to evolve and enhance storytelling on the big screen.

Step inside the beloved movie franchise of Indiana Jones with renowned cinematographer Phedon Papamichael of the final film installment, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Phedon discusses the challenges of shooting the legendary IP for the big screen and how he paid homage to past works in the series. But first, Deadline’s International Box Office Editor and Senior Contributor Nancy Tartaglione breaks down the worldwide performance of Indiana Jones and other summer titles in a box office round-up with Wim and Jim.

With an ability to create striking compositions that enhance the narrative and evoke powerful emotions, Emmy-nominated cinematographer Paula Huidobro is characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and a keen understanding of the story. In Welcome to Chippendales, Paula showcases her versatility as a D.P. and joins Jim in this podcast episode to share what techniques were used to visually elevate the storytelling and accentuate stellar performances. 

What will the media landscape in Hollywood look like in the years to come? J.D. Connor of USC joins Wim and Jim during theses unpredictable times in the industry to parse the daily headlines and predict which studios and technology partners could merge and find themselves partners in the content race. Find out what strategies are in play and who could be left out in this podcast episode.

With an ability to capture her subjects at a personal and surprisingly vulnerable level, Emmy award winning director Lana Wilson has become one of our industry’s most acclaimed and sought after filmmakers. In her latest work, Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields, Lana directs her camera at the former child model and actress in a timely two-part Hulu series about Hollywood, hypersexualization and a star’s resilience. Lana joins this episode with Wim and Jim to discuss her filmmaking approach and films.

Pixar’s Elemental is a story about finding your way in the tribal Element City and through an unlikely pair reminds us how much more we have in common with each other than we may realize. In this live taping at CinemaCon, the annual gathering of Hollywood and movie theater owners, Elemental’s Director Peter Sohn joins guests Dan McGrath of Cineplex and Paul Dergarabedian of Comscore to ponder with Wim and Jim the upcoming slate of films, technological advances and the state of the industry for the year ahead. You’ll be surprised to know what they have in common, and perhaps not surprised that one shared passion worldwide is going to the movies.