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We are excited to welcome Dr Mike Richardson for an inspiring talk as part of our CoSTAR  Live Lab Presents series. Mike will cover research from lab and field investigations on interpersonal physiological synchrony of audiences. The event will take place on Wednesday 20 May from 13:00 to 14:30 at Production Park in Wakefield. 

An overview of the activities, progress, partnerships and strategic priorities of the CoSTAR National Lab as we scale towards the launch of the CoSTAR Stage at Pinewood Studios in 2026.

CoSTAR National Lab has today announced Magnopus, the experience technology company behind The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, as a new partner. The partnership will give CoSTAR National Lab supported access to OKO, Magnopus’ spatial intelligence platform.

Innovators from the Tay Cities Region who are revolutionising creative technologies from computer games to virtual reality (VR) will be backed by up to £20 million from the UK Government – turbocharging the potential of local innovators.

Creative Industries, Technology and Innovation in ASEAN and the Philippines

Immersive storytelling for next-generation headset platforms is reshaping how audiences experience film - but the production rules are still being written.

This post explores how we turned the CoSTAR Foresight Lab's Scenarios for the Creative Industries in 2040 into a short film, and what that process taught us about translating insight into experience.

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Two new reports from the CoSTAR Foresight Lab provide new insights into how Australian public policy is supporting the adoption of technologies across the Creative Industries. The reports provide insight into key policy developments shaping film, television, games, performance, and digital entertainment, with a particular focus on convergent technology research, development, and innovation.

Pilot gigs in London, Bristol and Liverpool showcase new opportunities for live music

Taking stock of developments in 2025, this blog outlines key developments picked up from international scanning and research from across the year.

Artists, technologists, researchers and entrepreneurs came together at Studio Ulster this week for a landmark concert delivered as part of the RENDR Festival.