formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
As news of Donald Trump’s latest indictment dominated cable news headlines, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden were watching one of this summer’s box office hits, Oppenheimer. Source: “It Was Compelling”: Joe Biden Offers His Take After Seeing … Continued
The former HBO topper and ‘Jane the Virgin’ executive producer unveiled a multi-project deal with Spain’s Secuoya Studios, which is led by former HBO exec James Costos. Source: Chris Albrecht, Jorge Granier Launch Rubicon Global Media – The Hollywood Reporter
If they’re not being banned in the Middle East’s biggest market (where there are rumors even ‘Barbie’ potentially isn’t safe from censors), studio tentpoles are being muscled out of the box office, sparking a trend that looks set to continue … Continued
Fred Kogel, head of Germany’s Leonine Studios, will receive this year’s Game Changer Award at the 2023 Zurich Summit. The award, presented on Oct. 1 at the Zurich Film Festival’s film industry section, honors a leading personality from the international … Continued
Amazon is reportedly interested in buying struggling movie theater chain AMC. The surprising move could strengthen its online and in-person experiences with more integration and cross-selling opportunities. Source: How ‘Phygital’ Customer Experiences Expand If Amazon Acquires AMC
Among the cavalcade of video games arriving this summer came one last week from a familiar franchise, and a familiar publisher, whose story-telling approach also suggests an opportunity for strike-shuttered Hollywood media companies trying to figure out a future less … Continued