Filmmakers who helmed shows including 'Defending Jacob' and 'I Know This Much Is True' say they basked in having longer formats and more time with characters. But there were growing pains as well. Read more: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/film-directors-helmers-reveal-benefits-challenges-moving-tv-1299683 … [Read more...]
Cineworld CEO Mooky Greidinger on Why His Reopened Cinemas Will Need to Be at Least Half-Full
The owner of the second-largest chain in the world, including Regal, discusses preparations for the grand reopening, no longer accepting window-breaking films and why he won't insist on face masks. Cineworld, the second-largest cinema chain in the world (behind AMC), the owner of Regal in the U.S. and the largest operator in the U.K. (where it … [Read more...]
European Cinema Giant Vue Asks Landlords for Rent Waiver
The U.K.-based theater chain, which has sent letters to all of its landlords across Europe, is also requesting that the rent for the 12 months after reopening be "turnover-based only." Source: European Cinema Giant Vue Asks Landlords for Rent Waiver … [Read more...]
Cinema Audio Society Responds to Academy’s Decision to Merge Oscars’ Sound Categories
The Cinema Audio Society — the group that represents Hollywood's sound mixing community — on Tuesday responded to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' decision to merge the Oscars for sound editing and sound mixing into a single category, best achievement in sound, starting with next year's 93rd Academy Awards. "We understand this … [Read more...]
German Comedy to Split VOD Revenue With Closed Cinemas
A total of 15 percent of all VOD revenues for X Verleih's 'The Kangaroo Chronicles' will go into a fund to help cinemas forced to shut down during the coronavirus crisis. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ … [Read more...]
Theater Owners Chief on Universal’s ‘Trolls’ On-Demand Play: “Exhibitors Will Not Forget This” | Hollywood Reporter
John Fithian expects most U.S. exhibitors to be closed for two months and hopes Congress will act to help the industry's 150,000 furloughed workers and keep cinemas afloat. Source: Theater Owners Chief on Universal's 'Trolls' On-Demand Play: "Exhibitors Will Not Forget This" | Hollywood Reporter … [Read more...]
