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“PRIVACY LOST”: New Short Film Shows Metaverse Concerns

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A new short film, titled PRIVACY LOST , is a theatrical exploration of some of those concerns. Creating the Film “I’ve been developing VR, AR, and AI for over 30 years because I am convinced they will make computing more natural and human,” said Rosenberg. I believe governments are finally taking these issues very seriously.”

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Bigscreen’s Partnership With Paramount Pictures Brings Blockbuster Films To VR

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Paramount’s biggest 2D & 3D films head to Bigscreen Cinema platform as part of a multi-year deal. Starting today, four blockbuster films will premiere on the Bigscreen platform every week. Movies will run for one week, at which point they will be replaced a fresh new lineup of blockbuster films. Yes, that’s right.

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'I've been blessed': Kate McKinnon loves Australia's 'bin chickens'

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Kate McKinnon sat down with Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon to gush about her time in Australia while filming her upcoming series Joe vs. Carole. However, while she was thrilled by Australia's wallabies, kangaroos, and omnipresent slang, it was an equally omnipresent bird that excited her first. "My

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Inaugural XR Commission to Premiere on the MIFF XR Platform

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To commemorate seven decades of promoting cinema and screen culture in the country, the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) inaugurated the Extended Reality (XR) Commission. Held annually, it runs for 17 days and showcases local and global films of various genres including shorts, documentaries, and feature films.

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‘Bigscreen’ Brings Paid Movies to Social VR Platform, Showing Select 2D & 3D Films

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Bigscreen today announced it’s launched a new feature called Bigscreen Cinema , which brings a paid option to its free social VR platform that will let you buy a ticket to watch select 2D and 3D films each week. Image courtesy Bigscreen. Find out how to download it for free here. Image courtesy Bigscreen.

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Australian Prehistoric Exhibit Fuses VR and Puppets

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A new exhibit in Australia transports you to the continent’s prehistoric past through puppets and virtual reality. ” The experience sends you back 200 million years to the ocean floor for an encounter with ancient sea creatures who were once native to the region that became Australia. 8 at ACMI in Melbourne, Australia.

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Everything you need to know about Amazon Prime for Australia

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Following the event's 2018 debut, Amazon is bringing Prime Day back to Australia, as part of its signature worldwide shopping marathon. Prime Video features classic and current TV shows and films, as well as original content like Good Omens , Jack Ryan and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.