Is the growth of online video cannibalizing TV time? A TV viewing report from eMarketer last week reveals that 42 percent of U.S. adults believe they watch less TV now than they did two years ago, but it may not be attributable to online video because there hasn’t been a huge increase in video viewing. The latest statistics from Leichtman Research Group say four percent of U.S. adults viewed online video daily and 14 percent viewed it once a week in December 2006 compared with four percent and 11 percent in March 2006.
The report also found hesitation about watching long-form video programming on computers, with 68 percent of adults saying they would watch downloaded TV shows and movies on their TVs, but only 45 percent willing to watch them on their computers.
“TV will still likely be the dominant media device for the next several years,” eMarketer concluded, although it projects the number of online video viewers will grow from 107.7 million in 2006 to 157 million in 2010.
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher To Receive Harold Lloyd Award From The Advanced Imaging Society
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher will be presented with the 2025 Harold Lloyd Award in recognition of their producing achievement in creating Gladiator II at The Advanced Imaging Society’s (AIS) 15th annual Lumiere Awards luncheon, which takes place Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Empowering their storytelling with groundbreaking technology and skill, Wick and Fisher have thrilled audiences and driven the film industry forward for three decades. Their steadfast dedication to the highest standards of cinematic excellence have resulted in epic films, including Memoirs of a Geisha, The Great Gatsby, the Stuart Little franchise, the Divergent Series and both Gladiator films. The first Gladiator earned Wick an Academy Award® for Best Picture. In light of their consistent and distinguished contributions over the years, as exemplified by this year’s Gladiator II, the Advanced Imaging Society wished to recognize the team with this year’s esteemed Harold Lloyd Award.
“Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment have revolutionized modern filmmaking with their bold storytelling and ability to elevate large-scale productions to epic levels,” remarked Jim Chabin, AIS president. “Their work has not only captivated audiences but also redefined filmmaking standards, leaving an indelible mark on the art of cinema. At AIS. we deeply admire their visionary contributions and enduring influence on the film industry.”
Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of the late, great Harold Lloyd, remarked, “Doug’s artistic vision and Lucy’s dynamic leadership have brought authenticity, beauty and profound emotion to some of our favorite epic films. Together, they are a... Read More