A blog from the BBC on the demise of IE6. It is expected that by the end of this year most major software companies will no longer support it. “While Microsoft cannot publicly say they would like to see it pass to the other side, there is little doubt they would really prefer users to upgrade.” (Maggie Shiels)
Abu Dhabi Go live with MovieSite
At the Circle conference in Abu Dhabi which begins 10 days of the Middle East Film Festival MovieSite has gone live. Abu Dhabi is building a production base for the region and is taking advantage of MovieSite’s location, crew and facilities registration services at this time.
You can read about the launch and the circle conference here.
Tilda Swinton Pilgrimage in the Highlands
Went to an amazing screening in Nairn, Scotland. Tilda Swinton and Mark Cousins had organised pulling a mobile cinema and showing great films in small communities. It was a great experience and showed off the Screen Machine. Times On Line
Edinburgh Film Festival 2009

The Kent Film Office and Screen South hosted a reception to celebrate the premier of ‘The Calling’ starring Brenda Blethyn. Brenda congratulated Gabrielle Lindemann and her team at Kent in their work; we were please to hear her mention the MovieSite databases.
