January 24, 2010
…work done years ago, every time he makes a dime? The union people are now going to say that I am typical management and do not care about the working man. They will say that residuals are cheap. If the movie is made with all entertainment unions, the total cost of residuals is less than 10% of the total income. But, if you are only making a 25% return on your money, the residuals eat up approximately 10% of that return, leaving you with only a 1…
Tags: Economy, Entertainment Industry, Independent Film, Thailand
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January 11, 2012
Kam Heskin is an actress turned writer living in Los Angeles who originally hails from the red state of Colorado. Over the past two years, she has written a comedic screenplay, a series of sardonic cartoons about the entertainment industry, as well as starting a humorous op-ed blog on a variety of topics called Three-Scoops.com. She is also a contributor to Genlux Magazine and has been referred t…
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January 4, 2012
…to all the hype, more recent ones have quickened the pulse of even the most jaded sports fan. The NFL has eclipsed Major League Baseball as the National Pastime, and is a model not only for other spectator sports, but for any entertainment industry competing for the public’s leisure time. With the Hollywood box office dwindling again this year, perhaps it’s time for the Studios to ask, “What’s football doing right?” Ever wonder why there’s the pe…
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March 14, 2011
…– Contributed over $15,000 to Democrats in 2008, including $2,300 to Obama for America and another $500 to Obama for America, on 7/31/08 (isn’t that more than the allowable campaign contribution?) Sue Naegle, President of HBO Entertainment – Gave $2,500 to Al Franken for Senate and $1,150 to Friends of Rahm Emanuel, who would later be Obama Chief of Staff Len Amato, President of HBO Films – Gave $500 to Obama for America on 1/27/08 John Heilemann…
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April 22, 2012
…nt and end atrocities in our time.” In Israel on April 19th the entire country came to a halt when a siren sounded to mark the Holocaust. The day is one of the most solemn on Israel’s calendar. Restaurants and places of entertainment shut down, and radio and TV programming focuses on Holocaust documentaries and interviews with survivors. In a speech to a crowd that had gathered at Yad Vashem Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, …
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May 2, 2012
…al means were becoming problematic as global theatrical revenues were flat, and DVD revenues declined, and the effectiveness of TV spots –the mainstay in motivating audiences–was in question as the internet and other forms of entertainment diminished the reach and effectiveness of TV ads. New approaches were needed; partners were needed; business as usual wouldn’t suffice and Ross believed Carney was the solution for Disney. Against this backgr…
Tags: Andrew Stanton, Chairman Rich Ross, Disney, Hollywood, John Carter, Michael Sellers, production, Re-shoots, The Flop, Wrath of the Titans
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February 25, 2012
Medea filmmaker is a role model for independent artists struggling to raise funds I consider Tyler Perry an inspiration and a role model. And I say that without ever having seen any of his films. As entertainment goes, they’re not to my taste. I’m sure that’s fine with Mr. Perry, because he didn’t make them to please snobs like me. He made them to please his audience. Tyler Perry knows, likes and respects his audience of…
Tags: Good Deeds, Great Deeds, Tyler Perry
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May 19, 2011
… light before the election in 2012. And, of course, the Director and the Writer are both ardent Obama supporters. All those at HBO support Obama like Co-President Eric Kessler, Co-President Richard Plepler, President of HBO entertainment Sue Naegle, President of HBO Films Len Amato and Executive Producers Paula Weinstein, Carol Fenelon and Ezra Swerdlow. Even the Cinematographer Kramer Morgenthau and Casting Director Alexa Fogel have contribut…
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March 22, 2011
… Gave $2,300 to Obama for America Richard Plepler (Co-President of HBO) – Contributed over $15,000 to Democrats in 2008, including $2,300 to Obama for America and another $500 to Obama for America Sue Naegle (President of HBO Entertainment) – Gave $2,500 to Al Franken for Senate and $1,150 to Friends of Rahm Emanuel, who would later be Obama Chief of Staff Len Amato (President of HBO Films) – Gave $500 to Obama for America in 2008 Paula Weinstein…
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December 12, 2011
…de of my political career. I am so thankful and appreciate all those who called out to me. It was great to see everyone. Thanks to Carl Day for once again being Emcee for the event and the Fairborn Civic Band for providing entertainment. With a sad heart I do want to mention those friends we have lost over the past few weeks. Norman Pickett, Sandy Mundy, John Connolly, Sr., and Fairborn Police Officer, David Hiles’ Father Larry Hiles. It is …
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