When you think of innovation in the film industry, surely Disney is one of the first companies to come to mind. For their next project, Disney Studios StudioLAB is partnering up with T-Mobile to advance their storytelling capabilities using the 5G network. This will be a five year partnership, which they announced back in March at the Uncarrier’s 5G Forward event. In addition to T-Mobile, StudioLAB Innovation Partners include Accenture, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Microsoft, LG Display and Salesforce.
T-Mobile will collaborate with StudioLAB on new ways to improve content production and test new forms of immersive experiences for consumers using its largest and fastest nationwide 5G network.
“Disney has been at the heart of storytelling for generations, making magic that inspires us to dream big and see the world in new ways, and that’s why the T-Mobile team is excited they chose to work with us on 5G innovation,” said Neville Ray, President of Technology at T-Mobile. “Together, we will use our leading 5G network to spark new innovations aimed at transforming how entertainment can be produced and experienced.”
As powerhouses in each of their respective industries, T-Mobile and StudioLAB will explore manu emerging technologies. This includes, but is not limited to virtual presence, Mixed Reality and immersive experiences for consumers. In addition, the team plans to use Ultra Capacity 5G to test new, more efficient ways to capture, produce and distribute content, both from inside a studio as well as from remote locations. This could allow the production team to scout out remote set locations from anywhere in the world. Or it can help improve the way teams transfer their video content in real time from remote locations to the cloud.
“We’re just getting started and the possibilities are endless for how 5G can infuse new magic into the entertainment business,” said Jamie Voris, Chief Technology Officer at Walt Disney Studios. “Partnering with T-Mobile opens up incredible opportunities to use 5G to radically change many aspects of the industry from content production to the creation of new consumer experiences.”
T-Mobile 5G has its hand in transforming many industries, only one of which is entertainment. But no matter the area, they are fueling innovation that keeps businesses and consumers better connected. Today, T-Mobile’s Extended Range 5G network covers more than 310 million people across more than 1.8 million square miles, with more than 210 million people nationwide covered by Ultra Capacity 5G.