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O n 7 March, Nikon announced a 100% acquisition of RED Digital Cinema, the US manufacturer of popular cine cameras such as the RED V-RAPTOR X and ONE 4K. The move signals Nikon’s expansion into the professional digital cinema camera market, with RED machines used on huge productions like Annihilation , Stranger Things and Jurassic World . After 17 years of crafting award-winning cameras, founder Jim Jannard and president Jarred Land closed the deal with Nikon. Not only have REDs seen use on Oscar-winning films, but the company itself received a Scientific and Technical Academy Award for its industry contributions. “Nikon’s expertise in product development, exceptional reliability and know-how in image processing, optics and user interface – along with RED’s knowledge in cine cameras, including unique image compression technology and colour science – will enable the development of distinctive products in the pro digital cinema camera market,” said Nikon. This fresh news coincides with its announcement of a corporate reshuffle, with several changes in its executive appointments. Nikon acquires RED Digital Cinema
1. KODAK honourees named The 6th annual Kodak Film Awards named Killer Films as film production company of the year, as well as honouring Celine Song, Ava DuVernay, Hoyte Van Hoytema, Petra Collins, Andrew Haigh alongside Prime Video series Swarm . 2. Academy introduces casting award The 98th Academy Awards will feature a brand-new statuette that recognises the work of casting directors.
Rules for eligibility and voting for the
inaugural award will be announced in April 2025.
3. Cooke gallery & test space opens Located at Cooke’s Fitzrovia hub is a new test space featuring adjustable set, lighting options, a selection of cameras and a range of Cooke lenses. The gallery will showcase exhibitions that pay tribute to the artistry of cinematography in motion pictures.
Spider-Man sweeps 51st Annie Awards S ony Pictures Animation’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse swung its way to glory at the 51st Annie Awards, dominating in seven categories including best feature. The impressive animated film was also victorious in categories for best FX, character design, direction, music, production design and editorial. Not to be outdone, Blue Eye Samurai snagged six Annies for best TV/media episode – mature, FX, character animation, production design, writing and editorial. Other notable winners included Robot Dreams for best independent feature and Ghee Happy episode Navagraha for best animated TV/media – preschool. The event featured presenters including Shameik Moore and animation luminaries Jorge R Gutierrez and Peter Ramsey. The ceremony also honoured animation legends such as Studio Ghibli’s Joe Hisaishi and Disney Animation’s artists with awards.
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