This is fun. 20 years later, the film that single-handedly tanked the Merlot market is back in the news. https://variety.com/2024/film/food/sideways-20th-anniversary-hitching-po......
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The place to discuss, share content and offer tips and advice to OTT - "Over the Top" streaming and Transmedia – the technique of telling a single story or story across multiple platforms including, but not limited to, games, books, events, films and television.
PANICK ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCHES With DC, Heavy Metal Vets
There seems to be no end of new initiatives and companies getting into the Transmedia space.
PANICK Entertainment, a "new horror and science fiction content venture," launched at San Diego Comic Con with executives from DC Comics and Heavy Metal. They plan to begin with comics and graphic novels befo...
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Maurice Vaughan
- 2 months ago
My favorite Transmedia world is Resident Evil, Geoff Hall. RE is fun and action-packed! My favorite things in the RE universe are the games and animated movies.
Debbie Elicksen
- 2 months ago
Geoff Hall Anything that involves heavy metal gets my stamp of approval.
Sam Sokolow
- 2 months ago
Heavy Metal Magazine has been a favorite since 1981's animated feature HEAVY METAL. Totally interested in what Longo and this team cook up.
Meta & UMG Strike A New Deal
Interesting to see digital platforms and music companies continue to find working business models after the existential threat to some musicians that digital created years ago. I hope this is a good deal for the artists. https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/universal-music-meta-expanded-agre......
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Podcasting rolls on
Its gotten super competitive like most things but Podcasting, which Stage 32 has education on, is still a monster business with creative opportunities galore. Are you listening to anything you love right now? https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/most-powerful-people-podcasting-......
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Geoff Hall
- 2 months ago
Sam Sokolow I’m listening to a podcast called ‘Turning to the Mystics’, which has nothing to do with the industry, but everything to do with my personal wellbeing....
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Debbie Elicksen
- 2 months ago
Sam Sokolow I just wrapped season 3 of my Locker Room for Growth podcast. I've wound it down because it's time for a change. I put a lot of work into research and more into the post-production. Had so...
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‘Beetlejuice 2’ Virtual Box Office Launches in Roblox to Sell Real Movie Tickets in Game
With so many of our accounts interconnected, I have a feeling we are going to be seeing things like this a lot more.
https://variety.com/2024/gaming/news/beetlejuice-2-movie-tickets-roblox-virtual-box-office-1236094529/
Sam Sokolow
- 2 months ago
I agree, Tom Lapke. Games have utilized embedded purchasing for a while, and often for in-game items or advantages, but this could be a very cool trend. The goal is selling movie tickets and, as the s...
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That's smart marketing, Tom Lapke. Roblox is huge! I also saw soda promo for Beetlejuice 2.
TikTok Is the New Mainstream Media
When it comes to marketing and PR, one cannot ignore the reach and power of TikTok. It's here where you can find the local stories that syndicated corporate media have sacrificed for the advertising dollar.
To hone the point, in February 2024, SproutSocial put out a report that TikTok generated 2.7 b...
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Debbie Elicksen
- 2 months ago
Jed Power There is a popular 90 something Holocaust survivor, a headbanging 70 year old who goes to a gazillion live concerts every year and frequently does lives with Shinedown, and other s**t talkin...
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Debbie Elicksen
- 2 months ago
Debbie Croysdale It took me a while to post. Once you get into the hang of it...it's also a great place to test what content/angle "sells" the best.
Sam Sokolow
- 2 months ago
Thanks for the share and data, Debbie Elicksen - TikTok definitely cannot, and should not, be ignored.
Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg
- 2 months ago
Debbie Elicksen On the other hand, I have seen "content creators" leave it in big numbers in the last few months, due to TikTok's perceived avariciousness and perceived manipulation & hiding of stats...
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Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg that’s good to know. Thanks for the information.
The Stage 32 FREE virtual Global Film & Television Production Summit is now availabel on demand!
Hey everyone - I'm excited to share that the Stage 32 virtual Global Film & Television Production Summit is now available for you to watch FREE on-demand!
The summit provides important insight into the current global production landscape from top producers, film commissioners, and workforce developm...
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Stage 32 Certification and Uganda International Trade Centre Partner for the 2nd Season of 'Opportunities Are Here'
Stage 32 is excited to partner with The European Union and the International Trade Center to bring Stage 32 Certification to Season 2 of OPPORTUNITIES ARE HERE - UGANDA, a TV series where tomorrow's filmmakers are discovered.
Registering for OPPORTUNITIES ARE HERE - UGANDA Season 2 comes with some o...
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J.B. Smoove In Development on "High On Life" Animated Series
A successful game, a star's new shingle, and now a new animated series. The cross development of properties is always fascinating to me. What are your thoughts on this game becoming a new series? https://deadline.com/2024/08/j-b-smoove-produce-star-series-high-on-life......
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Only 24 Hours Left To Register For The Global Film & TV Production Summit
Stage 32ers! You only have 24 hours left to register for tomorrow's FREE virtual Stage 32 Global Film & TV Production Summit!
Over 2,000 people have already registered to join top producers, film commissioners, and workforce development executives for a panel and Q&A where we'll discuss the current s...
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Don't Miss Wednesday's Ask Me Anything in the Post-Production Lounge!
Hey, Creators!
This Wednesday (7/31) Stage 32 is hosting a FREE virtual Ask Me Anything with Brad Carpenter in the Stage 32 Post-Production Lounge! Brad is an Emmy-Nominated Post-Production Producer (Fosse/Verdon, Tokyo Vice, The Diplomat) sharing his wisdom and experiences to answer YOUR questions a...
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Thom Reese
- 2 months ago
What time will this take place?
Maurice Vaughan
- 2 months ago
It'll be all day, Thom Reese.
Ashley Renee Smith
- 2 months ago
Hey, Thom Reese! It's entirely virtual and text-based, so Brad will be popping in and out to answer questions all day tomorrow! You can go ahead and leave a question for him on the post now- https://w...
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Only 2 days left to register for The Stage 32 Global Film & TV Production Summit
The Stage 32 Global Film & TV Production Summit is only 2 days away!
Don't miss your chance to register for this FREE event on Wednesday, July 31st at 11am PST (you can join live at that time from wherever you are in the world).
I have the honor of moderating the panel with top producers, film commi...
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