Sharon Stone says she ‘nearly died’ after ‘Basic Instinct’ opened the door to Hollywood’s dark side
The actress said starring in ‘Basic Instinct’ drew dangerous people who shared her character’s darkness into her orbit. Source: Fox News
Congress Begins Drafting 20% Federal Film Incentive With Trump’s Blessing
Members of Congress are drafting legislation that would create a 20% federal film and TV incentive — with bonuses that could bring it as high as 30% — after President Trump endorsed the idea last week. The bill is expected … Continued
Leaked Report Details Fallout if Paramount Follows Through on California Exit Threat
Nearly 58,000 jobs and $21 billion in annual losses are on the line as the Oct. 1 merger deadline approaches. Source: THR
Hollywood’s Next Platform Shift Is Changing Traditional Filmmaking
Audiences aren’t just watching films and television anymore. The same stories and intellectual property are moving across VR headsets, AR glasses, spatial formats, and platforms that did not exist a few years ago, yet most production workflows were built for … Continued
Top Hollywood Sales Agent Reveals Biggest Indie Film Challenge: “We’re Building Movies for Streaming Companies”
FilmNation CEO Glen Basner told a TIFF: The Market panel that a more holistic approach to film packaging is required beyond big name Hollywood actors to bridge to creators and audiences globally. Source: THR