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Research: Passive VR experiences more open to manipulation

Research reveals that people’s perception of motion can be radically manipulated in passive virtual reality environments without making them feel unwell. Researchers from the University of Glasgow led the study, which demonstrated for the first time that people using VR headsets in motorised simulator seats or while being driven in cars can be easily fooled […]

April 14, 2025

Research: AV performers under threat from AI, low earnings

Careers in the UK’s audiovisual (AV) performing industry are under threat due to significantly lower than typical earnings, despite surging profits for streaming platforms, according to research by the University of Glasgow that calls for action on legislative change. AV performers also risk losing work due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Just under a quarter of […]

October 3, 2024

Freedom Scripted to adapt Sebastian Faulks’ Engleby

Glasgow-based, Channel 4-backed indie Freedom Scripted is adapting Engleby, the cult 2007 novel by bestselling author Sebastian Faulks. Set between London and Cambridge, the six-part drama is a quintessential British murder mystery meets acute psychological character study, with a healthy dose of dark wit. The series follows enigmatic outsider Mike Engleby as he graduates from 1970s campus […]

April 10, 2024

BBC orders One Child sitcom from Happy Tramp North

BBC Comedy and BBC Scotland have commissioned Happy Tramp North to produce Only Child, a new sitcom starring Greg McHugh (The A Word, Fresh Meat) as only child and budding author Richard, who travels back to his family home in North East Scotland to look after his aging and wilful dad Ken, played by Gregor […]

February 5, 2024

Freedom Scripted opens offices in London, Berlin

Glasgow-based indie production company Freedom Scripted has announced new offices in London and Berlin, as well as new partnerships in Berlin and Lisbon. The expansion also sees the promotion of Nancy Napper Canter to Head of Development in London, and Tessa Buchanan to Development Exec in the Glasgow office. Having secured investment from the Channel […]

November 1, 2023

Channel 5 orders Wonders of the Human Body

Channel 5 has ordered a new 3 x 60’ part series which reveals the incredible way bodies work in Wonders of the Human Body, produced by Glasgow production company Storyboard Studios. The three-part series will be presented by health guru and science journalist Dr Michael Mosley as he sets out to decode the marvel of design and engineering […]

September 28, 2023

IMPACT Wrestling Gut Check returns for UK Tour

IMPACT Wrestling is looking for the next pro wrestling stars as two Gut Check tryout events are confirmed in conjunction with the upcoming UK Invasion Tour. IMPACT Wrestling Gut Check, launched in 2012, gives pro wrestlers around the world a chance to showcase their skill and ability in front of a distinguished panel of judges. […]

September 26, 2023

BT opens revamped Glasgow office

BT Group has reaffirmed its commitment to Glasgow, and Scotland, as it officially reopened its Clydeside building following a multi-million pound refurbishment. The office, known as Alexander Bain House, which first opened in 2001, is one of the original tenants of Glasgow’s International Financial District (IFSD). As a key location in the company’s future plans, […]

September 14, 2023

Shetland lead writer to create TV series based on Morrow books

Having helmed Shetland from the start to series seven, BAFTA-winning screenwriter and executive producer David Kane is developing the five book Morrow series into a multi-season TV series, set in Glasgow. Award winning author Denise Mina is one of Scotland’s most influential crime writers at home and internationally, described by Val McDermid as ‘crime writing […]

March 8, 2023

Freedom Scripted first look deal with All3Media

Scottish indie Freedom Scripted has signed a first look distribution deal with All3Media International. Having secured investment from C4 Indie Growth Fund last summer, the deal will see Glasgow based Freedom partnering with All3Media International on its scripted slate. The focus of which is on thought provoking, character-led drama. Further slate announcements will be released […]

February 9, 2023