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Hey, Mark Deuce. There are different reasons why it takes so long to do sequels, like a studio or production company might be focused on making other movies. I don't think the gap will hurt The Accountant 2 at the box office. It has an A-list lead, and it looks like a thrilling movie. I think The Accountant being a streaming favorite for years will help the sequel at the box office too. I'm excited to see it!

That can be the case Maurice Vaughan but look at John Wick Franchise. They moved quickly and did not take 9 years, also heard that Ben doesn´t like sequels could be the case as well. Cheers!

Because they are public figures.

Because they look perfect and cute. At least that is how the tabloid media often portray them.

What marketing taught me is unfortunately most of the world runs on looks. Celebrities are attractive, usually, and when they're single, they're on fire. When they date somebody, it's two audiences colliding. Their audience doubles, but not for the best reasoning.

Most simple-minded think: "I want a person like this. Why do they like this other person? Is that what I need to be and look like?"

In short: they like one, or both, and it's a fever dream. They're constantly rooting against this person's significant other or comparing themselves to them.

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You know, kind of like I used to hate Sydney Sweeney's husband for no reason. Now they broke up and I don't mind him. (kiddinggggg lol)

The fairy tale is timeless. Since kids—at least young girls— Disney has fed this idea of happily ever after with a prince as the model of aspiration. These celebrities are real-world equivalents, stand-ins. It's the ooh's and ahh's. Why is this one paired with the other? (He/she is a prince or princess, and the others are frogs.) They would be such a dream together and happy with each other. I knew they were meant to be all along. Let's root for them. How dare they break up our dream? We live vicariously.

In that regard, there have been significant changes. Programming tends to stay with many people until they deprogram themselves.

Also, people are natural observers. When looking at other people's lives, it's easy to feel better about your own or, in some cases, worse. It's entertaining, to say the least. Humanity is infatuated with spectacle; insert Jordan Peele's "Nope." Go back to human zoos, Roman Colosseums, freak shows, etc. This is the foundation of it all.

'If you display it they will gawk."

Often the media outlets who sell/promote their stories ask a “Cliff Hanger” question about the couples lives to create interest, people are naturally curious so engage in the content (often at a sale price) to satisfy curiosity. Also binge celebrity watching is going from being a kind of subculture to mainstream especially regards couples in TV/streaming/press. EG Married at first sight, Made in Chelsea, Wives of New Jersey etc etc. Couples stories even get on National & International news for no other reason than they are splitting up, marrying, committed adultery etc. To me that sucks. What with wars, famine, disease, crashing economy & the rest it feels crass when they intercept broadcast with puerile gossip alongside the more serious issues.

I know what you mean, Frank Van Der Meijden. I hope you all enjoy the vacation!

And sorry for my typo - Easter(n)

Frank Van Der Meijden typo? You can click the down arrow of your post on the top right corner and click ‘Edit’ if you like?

Geoff Hall Yeah I know about that solution on my laptop. But on my phone as well? I couldn’t find it in the app.

You can edit your post in a web browser on your phone, Frank Van Der Meijden (the same way you can edit a post in a web browser on a computer), but not in the Stage 32 phone app.

Hi, Kevin Hager. I don't have any experience with podcasts, but Stage 32 has a blog called "6 Reasons You Should Turn Your Script Into A Podcast" (www.stage32.com/blog/6-reasons-you-should-turn-your-script-into-a-podcas...).

This is vague and not enough details. As a writer you may have to pay for the creation of a shooting schedule and budget, or the producer can pay for these two items. Ideally the producer does (however, it's becoming the new norm for the writer to pay for this). So what type of "help" do you make reference to for money?

You know say they will need money from you and offer to pay half.

Kevin, your question was already answered with an explanation about how, when agents and managers are paid. You don't pay them.

But where should the fake agents or imposters impersonating celebrities be reported.

If you meet them here on S32, report them to S32. Outside of this, there's no place to report them that I know of. If anyone here on S32 has input, please share!

Kevin Hager Hi Kevin, you need to be very careful when using someone else’s copyright without permission. My advice would be “don’t do it, ever”. All you need is a lawyer to sue you for breach of copyright and then you are really in financial trouble.

I want to give it to and share with Disney. Take their "copyright" to a new level and help with Public Service in rising awareness of social issues. Can imagine Mickey Mouse telling kids not to do drugs? I can, and Mickey and other Disney characters, doing public service announcements or PSA telling kids not to do drugs, go into gangs, and to report relationship/domestic abuse. They have done many like anti-bullying, and one-time rising awareness of guns. So, I know they can do more.

Mark Deuce so it doesn’t matter what the critics say, it doesn’t matter if there’s criticism when the trailers drop. If you already have an audience waiting for the film to drop, it’s going to be a box-office success?

PS my son went to see it with his son. He said it was an awful film, but very, very funny.

Say, Sydney, I don't mean to change the subject, but when I've sent those messages to Chicago Media Project and Illinois Film Office, neither of those people from any of the media companies bothered to answer. Do you know the reason why? How long do I have to wait before I get an answer from any one of them? Should I send another message to both of the media companies? Sorry to have bothered you, but I was kind of dealt a bad hand.

Hello All! I am very excited to be your mentor/guide for your Cannes ready pitch! After having sold 50 movies to profit as a sales agent and having acquired over 250 on behalf of top international distributors through the years, I sat in "VIP rooms" where Oscar material and box office hits where greenlit and witnessed the magic that leads to a YES. Come on over and let me give you the inside scoop!

Hi, Cassie, I am sorry to hear that, shoot me an email at edu@stage32.com

So excited to have you leading this, Alexia! Your experience is incredible—can’t wait for everyone to learn from you and get Cannes-ready!

Hello, everyone. My name is William A. Ćooke (Bill) and I am a first time screenwriter/producer. My film project is in pre-development, but I have put together a great team and we are making progress. I have an idea of what is required for a good pitch deck but have never put one together. So I am here to learn. One of my team members is going to Cannes and so this may be a chance for us to get some early exposure. Ready to get started.

Hi Filmmakers!

Excited to have you join me for the upcoming Stage 32 distribution webinar. I'll be sharing key strategies to help you secure distribution for your film at the major film markets. With over 20 years of experience attending these markets, I can assure you—it’s not as hard as it seems when you know the right steps.

Join us tomorrow for a fun and informative session, and bring your questions—I’m looking forward to them!

Thank you Michelle! Can't wait to learn from you tomorrow :) Michelle is the best!

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