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Interesting to see the "winners and losers" according to variety thus far in 2024. Have you seen any of these movies and what do you think about the results?
https://variety.com/2024/film/box-office/box-office-winners-losers-inside-out-2-furiosa-madame-web-1236046832/
They are really trying to figure things out in front of everyone's eyes - it's fascinating. So much great TV in these archives. https://deadline.com/2024/06/comedy-central-mtv-news-cmt-tv-land-online-......
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I guess the Netflix purges go to Tubi?
Forty years ago, I produced the film STRANGERS KISS. Thanks to an innovative deferment formula, we managed to make a film for only $150,000 in cash and over $2,000,000 in deferments, while attracting top acting talent: Peter Coyote (ET), Victoria Tennant (Two of Us), Blaine Novak (They All Laughed),...
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STRANGERS KISS was... IS... a great film. This is such a terrific story and inspiring post. Congratulations and thank you for the share, Doug Dilg!
Hi everyone,
I just finished editing my documentary and I am looking for distributors interested in music bands and culture from Barcelona (Spain).
I will be happy to get tips and/or contacts.
Thanks in advance.
Neus
Hi Neus Flo - I recommend this Stage 32 webinar on finding distribution for your film taught by the amazing Kristin Harris. Kristin has spent the past 15 years in the independent distribution space. S...
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McClay is considered a genius by studio heads and marketing departments. This is an interesting development and may mean his analysis bodes well for investments into the the theatrical business in the near future. What are your thoughts on this?
https://deadline.com/2024/06/derek-mclay-insight-theatrical-edo-1235982905/
2024 was Stage 32’s 11th year on La Croisette at the Cannes Film Festival and our 8th year as an official education partner of Cannes Marché du Film! Stage 32 members screened their films and closed big deals. Stage 32 members also attended and hosted panels.
Check out the recap in today’s blog and k...
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While Netflix, Amazon, Apple & Disney tend to garner a ton of attention, there are platforms doing well and creating more opportunities, I found this interesting. Tubi is performing well and more original programming should be on the horizon. Do you watch Tubi and, if so, what are you watching? http...
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I have Tubi, Sam Sokolow. I'm not watching anything on it right now, but some of the indie movies on my Tubi watch list are by Stage 32 members.
Tubi topped Disney for viewers in May, indicating (again) that "people still like watching TV in traditional modes" -- the last part of which is a pretty blatant misreading of the trend. I think what people like about Tubi is simply that it's free, has a quality library, including a lot of deep cuts...
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I was surprised when I saw the news, Pat Alexander, but I shouldn't have been. Like you said, Tubi is free, it has a quality library, including a lot of deep cuts into every genre, and we don't get pr...
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Good point, M LaVoie
M LaVoie i agree and i feel like whatever program they use to determine ad breaks works really well and you're not getting cut off in the middle of a key scene or sequence like i've had happen on hulu...
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I agree, Pat Alexander! It feels like the ads fall at more natural points. Whereas other platforms are so awkward and disruptive with them.
YouTube outperformed them all, combined.
Indie box office rocked this weekend with 2 original screenplays leading the way.
https://deadline.com/2024/06/indie-film-box-office-thelma-kinds-of-kindn......
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New to this side of the camera.
D.R. Lang, thank you so much for the tip. I have heard that the distribution end of the business is kind of like shark infested waters.
Hearing from folks on Stage 32, about their experiences with film distribution entities is very helpful.
Thank you so much again.
It's so interesting to see how films are being rolled out in today's marketplace. This article is worth a read - it shows several different strategies being utilized from limited releases starring Oscar winners to Magnolia going for their biggest opening ever. What are your thoughts on how films are...
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An FYI post for those from the Stage32 community attending this year’s Cannes Film Festival. There’s a talk about ‘Hong Kong Perspective on Asia’s Film Market’, with Chris Lo, Gary Mak and Franck Priot, plus others for those who are wanting to know more about this territory opening up for distributi...
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Very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to share this.
Mark Deuce Frank Blaney thank you kindly!
Mark Deuce it’s looking like a good one, Mark. Likewise, have a great weekend.
PS Mark Deuce I love your Bio!
Mark Deuce Ah and I see you’re on Deviant Art. Excellent.
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I haven't seen any of those movies yet, Sam Sokolow. The box office in 2024 isn't like it was in the past, but some of the movies mentioned in the article did incredible at the box office. And there a...
Expand commentI haven't seen any of those movies yet, Sam Sokolow. The box office in 2024 isn't like it was in the past, but some of the movies mentioned in the article did incredible at the box office. And there are some big movies coming out this year.
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Yawn to Mad Max and Dune. I haven't seen any of these either, and some I surely won't. Want to see the Fall Guy because Ken... I imagine now that projects are getting back online in production, we'll...
Expand commentYawn to Mad Max and Dune. I haven't seen any of these either, and some I surely won't. Want to see the Fall Guy because Ken... I imagine now that projects are getting back online in production, we'll start seeing more quality films. Sam Sokolow
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Fun Fact: We had Meg Lefauve, the writer of INSiDE OUT 1 & 2 as a guest in the Writers' Room and have the on demand webcast that you can watch if you are a member of the Writers' Room. It was one of t...
Expand commentFun Fact: We had Meg Lefauve, the writer of INSiDE OUT 1 & 2 as a guest in the Writers' Room and have the on demand webcast that you can watch if you are a member of the Writers' Room. It was one of the most inspirational webcasts we've ever had on Stage 32. If you're not a Writers' Room member, you can join today to watch it: https://www.stage32.com/writers-room
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Sam Sokolow went to take my kids to the drive in last night and inside out 2 was sold out and the line was hugeee !!! but there was still room for bad boys lol
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Sam Sokolow ouch, some of those box-office receipts are painful to read, Sam.