Friday, October 3rd, 2014 RB's Stage 32 News,…

Posted 10 years ago by Richard "RB" Botto

Welcome to the weekend, everyone.

I have a jammed pack edition of the Weekend Blog this time around. Some really interesting articles under ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, particularly on the distribution front where Netflix made two big announcements this week. First, Netflix announced a joint venture with The Weinstein Company to bring the sequel to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon directly to the streaming network bypassing all theatrical (with the exception of some IMAX theaters). They then announced a 4 picture deal for films produced by and starring Adam Sandler. The distribution revolution continues.

Also under ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, John Cusack takes some shots at the Hollywood studio system, the Midnight Rider filmmakers indicted in the death of Sarah Jones have a trial date, a Star Wars producer blasts some prevalent myths, Exodus: Gods & Kings promises old school epic movie-making (or at least the head of Fox says so), a look at the filming of Paul Thomas Anderson's new one, Inherent Vice (can't wait), Terence Winter reflects on the end of Boardwalk Empire (can wait...don't want it to end), David Fincher talks about the Star Wars movie he didn't make and much, much more.

How's that to get things started? But wait, there's more!

I also have the trailer for the aforementioned Inherent Vice along with the trailers for Big Hero 6, Interstellar and Jupiter Ascending. Plus, under TIPS, I have 4 key concepts you need to sell your film, 8 screenwriting tips for the emerging writer and 12 invaluable tips for the first time filmmaker.

Need more? Sure.

How about over 6 dozen Stage 32 success stories, popular and interesting Lounge discussions and all the Stage 32 Meetups happening around the globe.

I've thrown in a few more goodies as well.

Enjoy, and have a happy and creative weekend!

RB

STAGE 32 NEWS
Our 3^rd year anniversary party took place this past Wednesday in Hollywood. We’ll have some pictures to share with you shortly, but if you’d like to see some posts and pics from those who attended the event, head over to Twitter and follow @RBwalksintoabar and @stage32online and also search #stage32rocks

Along with our dear friends over at U+, we announced the 10 finalists for our Stage 32/U+ Trailer Contest for filmmakers under 18. What an incredibly talented group! The trailers are all amazing. Show your support! View ‘em and congratulate our finalists! Introducing the Next Generation of Filmmakers!

We have an awesome class coming up for screenwriters looking to improve their dialogue writing skills. We’ve brought in Jared Iacino, Vice President of Film & TV Development at Panay Films to teach How to Write Compelling & Authentic Dialogue. This is an exclusive Stage 32 Happy Writers 4-week class. All classes are LIVE and interactive. You will work directly with Jared to assure that your dialogue will crackle and jump off the page. To learn more, see a video from Jared and to register, please click here: How to Write Compelling & Authentic Dialogue

We are now less than 2 weeks away from the early bird deadline for The Stage 32 Happy Writers TV Writers Contest. We’re accepting both 30 and 60 minute specs or original scripts. There will be 9 overall winners who will receive access to Hollywood insiders. The Grand Prize Winner will be flown to Hollywood to meet directly with executives. To learn more and to register, please click here: Stage 32 TV Writers Contest

STAGE 32 SUCCESS STORIES

POPULAR AND INTERESTING LOUNGE DISCUSSIONS

ACTING: How to Get IMDb Credit
ACTING: Great Pairing
ACTING: Would you accept for a Superhero to be a WOMAN or a GAY MAN or of another ethnicity than white?
ACTING: Actor vs. Actress- what is the correct title now?
ACTING: Demo Reel help
ANIMATION: Color Script for Pixar's "Up"
ASK STAGE 32: Prize For Whomever Has The Largest Network!
ASK STAGE 32: What has Stage32 brought to you?
CINEMATOGRAPHY: Lighting at night... in the woods
CINEMATOGRAPHY: Black Magik camera
COMPOSING: Score Study
COMPOSING: Composition Resources Thread
COMPOSING: Does anyone actually get work off this site?
DEVELOPMENT: What should come first?
DEVELOPMENT: Dangling above Development Hell
DEVELOPMENT: Our experience trying to produce a Major Studio feature film..
EDITING: Demo Reel needed
EDITING: I need your opinion
FILMMAKING: Tips on Casting Actors for English Dialogue in Foreign Country
FILMMAKING: Short film?
FILMMAKING: Serial killer movie.
POST-PRODUCTION: Licensing Music
PRODUCING: The image vs the sound
PRODUCING: Need Advice
PRODUCING: How to find someone to produce and finance your short film
PRODUCTION: Speeding and Rolling
PRODUCTION: Happy International Coffee Day
SCREENWRITING: Outlining...
SCREENWRITING: Query Letters
SCREENWRITING: Greatest screenwriter? Greatest screenplay?
SCREENWRITING: Formatting Conventions
SCREENWRITING: Bible verse as a log line?
SCREENWRITING: Branding Yourself
SCREENWRITING: Rip it up and start again!
SCREENWRITING: Nicholl Fellowship Winners Comments Varied on Experience
SET DESIGN AND PROPS: Space Station Set Design/Construction
SET DESIGN AND PROPS: Product Placement Companies
SOUND EDITING: I know there are great Sound Editors here
SPECIAL EFFECTS: Real beginner question...
SPECIAL EFFECTS: Has anyone used Free Form Sculpt epoxy putty by Smooth-On?
VOICE ACTING: How does one get into VO
VOICE ACTING: How can i get my voice herd?
WEB SERIES & WEBISODES: Product Placement

STAGE 32 PLANNED AND PROPOSED MEETUPS

TALLAHASSEE, FL: Tallahassee, FL - Gone Girl or The Judge - Cast Your Votes!!!
NEW YORY CITY: NYC Meetup for October
HOUSTON, TX: Calling out Houston Actors
CHICAGO, IL: Chicago Meetup?
LEHIGH VALLEY, PA: Lehigh Valley, PA S-32 Meet-up
GREENVILLE, SC: Anyone in Greenville, SC area want to meet up?
ROME, ITALY: Come on Italians let's meet!
DUBLIN, IRELAND: in DUBLIN, IRELAND next week.....
EDINBURGH, UK: Edinburgh Meet Up
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Sydney, Australia-- let's meetup!
LONDON, UK: 2014 BFI London Film Festival Meetup?
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND: Zurich Film Festival

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

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TIPS

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