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I know it's a star-driven sequel and brings a huge Marvel audience in tow but this is another win for the global box office. More people going to the theaters is good for everyone. Are you planning on seeing this in a theater? https://deadline.com/2024/07/deadpool-wolverine-global-international-box....
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I've been posting a bit about how sports are a dominant force in the industry right now - from league broadcast rights to scripted biopics about athletes or teams to the explosion of adrenaline-fueled sports docs. Peacock, which had it's growing pains to say the least, is betting big on the Olympics...
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Love the Olympics and plan to get some watching in all day tomorrow!
Sam Sokolow However, when I heard the metal band Gojira performed, I had to check that out and watched it about 5 times. The world needs more metal.
Debbie Elicksen totally - that Gojira number was beyond awesome. Gaga too. All of it. I'm all in.
The Olympics are pretty great this year. Such amazing athletes. I should get off the couch. :) I feel like more people I know are watching this year so perhaps they bet correctly.
Sam Sokolow my commitment to this year’s Olympics has narrowed down to watching highlights. Maybe it’s an age thing and this ageing male body doesn’t like to be too mystified at how the gymnasts twist...
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After the Stage32 Film and Television Summit on Wednesday reported growth in global markets and film production, this SCREENDAILY article about MIFF, caught my eye.
Here’s a quote:
“The festival has come a long way over the last...
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This PWC report sheds an interesting light on the state of global entertainment and media. Information like this helps us figure out where to distribute, market, and cultivate for future projects.
"In 2028, an additional US$597 billion in revenues will be available to E&M industry participants, compa...
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Sam Sokolow (Certification Production Manager at Stage 32) will be moderating a panel with film commissioners and workforce development executives to discuss the current stat...
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If there's a master plan here I'm not sure what it is but losing the NBA when it was a definitional brand is more terrible news for Warner Bros.-Discovery. Maybe they just couldn't hang in the high-limit room at this casino with Disney (ESPN & ABC), Comcast (NBA & Peacock) & Amazon. Then again, who...
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Xochi Blymyer it would but not nearly the money it would take to make a deal. I think its a lost cause - the NBA has leverage so maybe WBD wants to end with a "kill fee" or some participation. But goi...
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Xochi Blymyer - you were spot on and I was short-sighted - they are going after TNT: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/tnt-sports-sues......
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Sam Sokolow you beat me to this. I was just going to post that Disney, Amazon, and NBCU understood the assignment when they inked a deal with the WNBA: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/busin...
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Sam Sokolow this is like playing a game. Who’s winning? ! Wonder will WBD get it back or a consolation prize?
That is big news!! A reflection of things to come not just for Warner Bros-Discovery — for elsewhere in the industry as well. Seems like this era of the entertainment industry’s version of the wild west more and more.
We have 2 new exciting documentary projects- and currently looking at the best options for distribution of this. if you are a filmmaker with experience in this field let me know- from direct to good agents to work with.
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In my opinion, absolutely not.
What they can do is work in tandem with each other, cross promote, and find ways to expand viewership on both platforms, if it is at all possible to expand viewership on YouTube, which is King.
According to Global Media Insight: "YouTube has more than 2.70 billion monthl...
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Are there examples of budget movie productions, maybe shorts, that got financed, made a profit and had YouTube as their sole distributor?
Why would Netflix concern themselves with stealing viewers from YouTube? Netflix is, has monetized their BTS and "making of" because people view it on YouTube, advertisers join in, there's a revenue s...
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One never-mentioned contributing factor is that Netflix (and most of the streamers) have made their platforms un-streamable for Apple users with older iOs (operating systems), basically aiding Apple i...
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I agree with Maurice Vaughan. I think YouTube is too big and accessible, echoing some of the great points on this chain. And now they offer YouTubeTV and the NFLK package, et al. I don't ever see them...
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I thought the Premium Price was a bit high so cancelled. Perhaps I am still too old school to watch you tube for my movies and tv. I usually watch some news snippets and to figure out how to do something! But why compete, just do what you do best.
Netflix is doing phenomenal numbers, Amanda Toney! I knew they were doing major numbers, but not like this! The article says Apple TV+ recently outnumbered Paramount+. That's big for Apple TV+!...
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Well, personally, I always fall back to Netflix when I'm looking for something new to watch. Isn't it the oldest streaming? Or I guess blended through the years from videos to streaming. A month vs a...
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This is fascinating and it will not only lead to growth for the streamers in India but more content from India reaching the world. https://deadline.com/2024/07/premium-streaming-india-amazon-mpa-report-1......
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Sam Sokolow It's a huge market.
Sam Sokolow it would be good for Indian films to have a wider distribution, to see what they can offer the world.
This is huge! The Indian film market is only growing and I've loved seeing Bollywood films more prominently featured on streaming platforms here in the US. RRR was one of my favorite features of the last few years!
This caught my eye, as I received my M.Phil from the University of Exeter.
Are there any American Universities that have entered into this space?
What do you think about this development? Will more follow?
Here’s a quote:
“Today’s film industry is turbulent, and streamers like Netflix and Disney+ have...
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A new distributor in a sea of new distributors as many are being formed. They have a specific genre film they're going after which is good because it will allow those films to be seen. Is there an aud...
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Lindbergh E Hollingsworth but then these things come in surges, new distributors, old ones pass away, new distributors become the old ones, new ones come along, and the circle of life and death contin...
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This is my first time hearing about a university starting a distribution label, Geoff Hall. I think eXeFilm is a great opportunity for the students and other creatives (the article says "In addition t...
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If there is, I'm not aware of it. It's an interesting idea though!
At this year’s Cannes 2024, Stage 32 hosted a fantastic expert panel exploring the pros and cons of distribution deals, ranging from theatrical to streaming to self-distribution, providing insights into the best options for producers today. A link to the discussion is in today’s blog.
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I'll probably see it in theaters thank to AMC A-List
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I saw it last night and it was a BLAST! =)
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Sam Sokolow I’m happy for the lift in global box office, but this isn’t my kind of film. Although when it comes to the DVD release, I’m sure my daughter will buy it and it will be a daddy-daughter nig...
Expand commentSam Sokolow I’m happy for the lift in global box office, but this isn’t my kind of film. Although when it comes to the DVD release, I’m sure my daughter will buy it and it will be a daddy-daughter night in kinda film. She’s a big Ryan Reynolds fan! I however think he bought the wrong football club. Damn it, my team can’t catch a break!