Deluxe Entertainment Services Group will offer advanced Intellectual Property (IP) security services and solutions powered by VANTOS‘ Investigation Lifecycle Management product and platform. With the launch of these new hosted services, Deluxe will be delivering what’s being billed as the first-of-its kind advanced IP security services and solutions to media, entertainment and gaming organizations worldwide.
“In today’s digital world, all it may take is one breach of security resulting in the loss of intellectual property which could cause catastrophic financial loss,” said Frank Artes, VP, security, Deluxe. “Deluxe is addressing this issue head-on with our new security solution. Powered by VANTOS V-Flex™, we are expanding our robust and proven security solution.”
Tom Spadafore, president/CEO of the Seattle-headquartered global security and risk management automation market firm VANTOS, said that via the new offerings, “Deluxe will enable studios to easily and quickly automate the tedious and time-consuming pre and post-production audits on all of the contributing vendors and businesses used during the course of film production.”
Deluxe services include: motion picture film processing, printing and distribution; EFILM® digital intermediates; postproduction and subtitling services; titles design and digital VFX; DVD compression, encoding and authoring; digital cinema services, digital asset management, digital distribution; marketing fulfillment services and IP security systems. Deluxe operates facilities around the world.
“Dune: Part Two” and “House of the Dragon” Win 2 HPA Awards Apiece
Dune: Part Two and House of the Dragon each scored two HPA Awards during a gala ceremony at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday night (11/7). The HPA Awards honor trailblazing talent in the postproduction industry, celebrating standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodics.
Dune: Part Two topped the Outstanding Color Grading--Live Action Theatrical Feature and the Outstanding Sound--Theatrical Feature categories.
House of the Dragon’s two wins were for “The Red Dragon and the Gold” episode which scored for Outstanding Visual Effects--Live Action Episode or Series Season, and Outstanding Editing--Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (Over 30 Minutes). In the latter HPA Creative Category, House of the Dragon tied with the “Part Six: Far,l Far Away” episode of Ahsoka.
The HPA’s Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation honored Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. This recognition celebrates the profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment that defined The Eras Tour, underscoring its exceptional impact on audiences and the industry. The jury issued a statement outlining their choice: “Celebrated as the cultural phenomenon of 2023, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour set new records in box office sales, tour revenues, and attendance. The tour showcased exceptional artistry and innovation, making a profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment.”
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