Movie City News Archive for March, 2019
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Just got an email notifying me that, after two months of weekly reviews, I'm not allowed to cover films on a regular basis for Miami New Times. This decision was made in connection with Voice Media Group's decision to kill their Film/TV coverage, which we sidestepped for a bit. pic.twitter.com/wRjZ2mbg4U — Juan Less Bell to…
Read the full article »Deadwood
"It’d be a pity not to recognize what’s at stake." #Deadwood: The Movie premieres May 31. pic.twitter.com/IQpwOmDOwL — HBO (@HBO) March 21, 2019
Read the full article »“Meet Todd Looby, Executive Director Of BendFilm And Dad Extraordinaire”
“Meet Todd Looby, Executive Director Of BendFilm And Dad Extraordinaire”
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The Reading Eagle Company in PA, with 236 full-time employees, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, plans to keep publishing its newspaper as it seeks a buyer (@readingeagle)https://t.co/juMtCAxOxuhttps://t.co/W2vUSmJqeH — Mediagazer (@mediagazer) March 20, 2019
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This sucks. https://t.co/1zo4XNXXOI — Norm Wilner (@normwilner) March 20, 2019
Read the full article »Disney Flicks Fox
“Wall Street and other experts have lauded the strategic benefits for Disney, but also highlighted the cost of launching a streaming service later this year, which will be a drag on earnings.” “I wish I could tell you that the hardest part is behind us; that closing the deal was the finish line, rather than…
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i broke down the ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD trailer to highlight all of the real-life figures it depicts. from the obvious to the not-so-immediately-obvious (mama cass!) to some pure speculation. https://t.co/2DKlKi4mEq — lindsey romain (@lindseyromain) March 20, 2019
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Too soon https://t.co/h2Ylm4ldhv — Jonathan King (@MrJonathanKing) March 20, 2019
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Wong Kar-wai announced his new film BLOSSOMS as a part of trilogy with In The Mood For Love and 2046. He said he has prepared the script for last 4 years and he’s ready to shoot in the end of this year or beginning of next year #WKWisback pic.twitter.com/d73Cueo39a — Hang Lu (@hanglutvd) March 19,…
Read the full article »“Disney is scheduled to take possession of 21st Century Fox at 1202am ET. Assets include: Twentieth Century Fox, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Fox 2000 Pictures, Fox Family, and Fox Animation; Fox’s television creative units, Twentieth Century Fox Television, FX Productions, and Fox21; FX Networks; National Geographic Partners; Fox Networks Group International; Star India; and Fox’s interests in Hulu, Tata Sky, and Endemol Shine Group.”
“Disney is scheduled to take possession of 21st Century Fox at 1202am ET. Assets include: Twentieth Century Fox, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Fox 2000 Pictures, Fox Family, and Fox Animation; Fox’s television creative units, Twentieth Century Fox Television, FX Productions, and Fox21; FX Networks; National Geographic Partners; Fox Networks Group International; Star India; and Fox’s interests…
Read the full article »A Veteran Designer On The Psychology of Movie Poster Design
A Veteran Designer On The Psychology of Movie Poster Design
Read the full article »Korean Film Distribs Downsize
“The overseas market is not an option any more, it’s a necessity. While the number of releases and general production costs of Korean films constantly rises, the box office volume is at a standstill. Getting to a break-even point will become more difficult in future.” Korean Film Distribs Downsize
Read the full article »Analyst on today’s inception date of Fox Inc. “That is a positive. As much I hate Fox News, they are lucky to be overly reliant on it.”
Analyst on today’s inception date of Fox Inc.; “That is a positive. As much I hate Fox News, they are lucky to be overly reliant on it.”
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Why isn't QT, the biggest movie fetishist I know, using a 1969 style campaign? This is what movie posters looked like in 1969. That Pitt/DiCaprio teaser looks like it was made before they were signed, like you'd see it on a flyer for Cannes presales. "Credits not contractual." pic.twitter.com/5ptzzjh1Tj — DrewMcWeeny (@DrewMcWeeny) March 19, 2019
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What if everyone wrote a review about everything and then published that review everywhere? Suddenly published opinion would seem, well—not so valuable. — Aaron Belz (@aaronbelz) March 19, 2019
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SCOOP: @alamodrafthouse will launch its movie-ticket subscription service Alamo Season Pass by the end of the year. It will be unlimited for $20 a month https://t.co/s97y6yWDfi pic.twitter.com/qrn0CkHxGf — Jason Guerrasio (@JasonGuerrasio) March 19, 2019
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Let me tell you all something about @BarryJenkins and Sean Baker (@Lilfilm.) These two go out of their way to be open, answer questions, reach out to people AND constantly support other artists and filmmakers. It is an absolutely beautiful thing. Follow them and be inspired. https://t.co/ImElsflOuX — Jessie Maltin (@jessiemaltin) March 18, 2019
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John Carl Buechler created the most terrifying, brutal interpretation of Jason Voorhees and countless horrific ghouls, but I’d always love his spooky little ghoulies the most. Every creature he sculpted was filled with such life. He was a gift to all of us. Rest In Peace, man. pic.twitter.com/ELug4ZIt9v — Ted Geoghegan (@tedgeoghegan) March 18, 2019
Read the full article »Norman Hollyn
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of ACE Member and beloved colleague Norman Hollyn, ACE. There are truly not enough words to pay tribute one of the most wonderful and talented humans we’ve had the honor to know. pic.twitter.com/9GVYK9aO8U — AmericanCinemaEditor (@ACEFilmEditors) March 18, 2019
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