RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions, and Other Fun Stuff (January 24th, 2014)
Hello 32'ers. Ready for the weekend? Here's some cool reading and information to accompany your coffee or cocktail.
One of the big stories this week was Harvey Weinstein declaring that he is plans to be more responsible regarding violence in the films he produces. Many are skeptical, including I. What say you?
On a related note, the director that put Weinstein's old company into the stratosphere, Quentin Tarantino, is quite upset that his latest script, The Hateful Eight, was leaked around Hollywood and has vowed not to make the script his next project.
Sundance is in full swing. Zach Brach's Kickstarter funded film has sold for multiple millions reviving the old debate of whether the deck more stacked than ever against the amateur filmmaker.
Some other news items:
Hope you all have an awesome weekend.
RB
STAGE 32 NEWSOne of the big stories this week was Harvey Weinstein declaring that he is plans to be more responsible regarding violence in the films he produces. Many are skeptical, including I. What say you?
On a related note, the director that put Weinstein's old company into the stratosphere, Quentin Tarantino, is quite upset that his latest script, The Hateful Eight, was leaked around Hollywood and has vowed not to make the script his next project.
Sundance is in full swing. Zach Brach's Kickstarter funded film has sold for multiple millions reviving the old debate of whether the deck more stacked than ever against the amateur filmmaker.
Some other news items:
- Jonah Hill only was paid 60K for Wolf of Wall Street…A shrewd move
- Paramount has stopped distributing movies on film
- A list of all the distributors at Sundance
- And a very cool inforgraphic on the sales history at Sundance
- 21 network chiefs discuss the ones that got away amongst other things
- The complete guide to television pilot season
- …and much, much more…
Hope you all have an awesome weekend.
RB
Been a fabulous week for our New Years Resolution Next Level Webinar Series. Hundreds attended our two sessions this week and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. There are two sessions left in the New Years Resolution series and both happen this week.
On Tuesday, we have How to Write a Sitcom in One Easy Webinar with 30 year directing and producing veteran, Diane Messias. Not only does Diane have the sitcom knowledge and experience, she's funny as hell. To learn more and to register, please click here: How to Write a Sitcom in One Easy Webinar
On Wednesday, world renowned dialect coach and acting teacher, Jon Sperry, takes center stage with Mastering the American Accent. Jon is the go-to dialect coach in Hollywood and has instructed actors such as Russell Crowe, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Harvey Keitel, Liam Neeson and more. To learn more and to register, please click here: Mastering the American Accent
Our first 9 Pitchfests have resulted in over 20 writers landing representation, securing sales, options or development deals, and securing meetings with Hollywood execs. For Pitchfest X, we've brought out the big dogs. Disney, Fox TV, WME, UTA, Paramount Insurge, and many, many more. Spots are filling up very quickly. To secure your spots, click here: Online Pitchfest X: The Big Dogs
HOT AND INTERESTING LOUNGE DISCUSSIONS
- ACTING: Struggling Artist
- ANIMATION: Flash
- ANYTHING GOES: Zach Braff Sold His Movie, Kickstarter Backers Await Rewards
- CINEMATOGRAPHY: x265 – The Best Next Gen 4K Codec?
- COMPOSING: Favorite Film Score?
- CREW: Hiring Non-Union Crew
- DEVELOPMENT: US Broadcasters Are Dropping The Pilot – And Picking Up Better Television
- FILM & TV DISCUSSION: Quentin Tarantino Shelves 'The Hateful Eight' After Betrayal Results in Script Leaks
- SCREENWRITING: Negotiations
- YOU'RE THE CRITIC – The Film Critic in the Internet Era
STAGE 32 MEETUPS
- REDDING, CA
- HOUSTON/AUSTIN
- SAN FRANCISCO
- CARDIFF
- TORONTO
- ATLANTA
- PORTLAND
- PALM BEACH
- ORLANDO
- TAMPA
- MANCHESTER
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
- Harvey Weinstein Has Change of Heart On Violent Content in Movies
- 21 Network Chiefs on Challenges, Dream Showrunners, and Projects That Got Away
- Zach Braff Sold His Movie, Kickstarter Backers Await Rewards
- Jonah Hill Only Made 60K For Wolf of Wall Street
- SAG Awards: Happy Ending For American Hustle Makes It Oscar Frontrunner – For Now
- Sundance: Lars von Trier's Nymphomaniac Opens To Laughs and Shocks
- End of Film: Paramount First Studio to Stop Distributing Prints
- The Worst Oscar Snub: No Nomination For Sarah Polley's Extraordinary Stories We Tell
- Indiewire's List of Distributors at Sundance 2014
- An Awesome Infographic That Breaks Down Sundance Movie Sales
- Is Netflix Luring Away HBO and Showtime Customers?
- Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross Scoring David Fincher's Gone Girl
- TV Pilots 2014: The Complete Guide
VIDEO
- Reporter Spoils Homeland Finale For Jennifer Lawrence (spoilers!)
- Tarantino and Buscemi Rehearsing Reservoir Dogs
- The Trailer For 300: Rise of an Empire
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