The number of female protagonists in hit films was at an all-time high in 2016, according to a study by The Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film. The study states that women led 29% of the top 100 grossing films of the year in 2016 – a recent historical high. In…
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The NBA Finals is the seasonal championship series of the National Basketball Association, one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year. Whether it be at the stadium or on a couch, both fans and casual spectators alike join in on the excitement annually. The NBA Finals Last month, the Golden State Warriors captured…
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RED is the real deal in the world of digital cinema, offering cinema-grade cameras that are used to shoot some of the biggest of Hollywood’s blockbusters. Even here at Parlay Studios, many productions regularly rely on RED for their shoots. RED is best known for its high-end cameras used to film blockbuster movies like “Transformers: The Last…
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It can be easy to hate on the current state of Hollywood and the endless stream of remakes, reboots, and seemingly unnecessary sequels. But there’s also room for redemption in Hollywood’s fascination with nostalgia and its penchant for remakes. Here are just a few of the pros and cons.

At Parlay Studios, our day to day is heavily reliant on technology. From standard studio lighting to top of the line cameras, every step of the production process connected to and influenced by technology. New technologies and innovations come up everyday, and, as with most professions, there are plenty of expos that showcase the latest…
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Ever since MTV premiered in 1981, the art of the music video has come a long way. Boundaries have been pushed, homage has been paid to the masters, and many self-parodies have been produced. It’s no secret. Clichés are out there. But at some point, even the most played out bits can win a special…
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