Family Films are Killing R-rated Movies
The summer blockbusters are over and the box office results are in — family friendly films are killing R-rated movies in the pocketbook. Only one Rated-R film, The Hangover, made the top 10 box office list. The next highest grossing Rated-R film, The Watchmen, came in at a distant #18 on the list. The money gap comes at a time when Hollywood is undergoing historic changes which may alter the movies we see in the future. The top 10 movie profits of 2009 so far;
Monday, September 14, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009
New Dove TV show - reviews movies, DVDs, Games
Producing a pilot for a new upbeat entertainment/movie review show for TV and the Web. Just finished casting the hosts. Great choices. Rachael Ruiz, loca NBC Affiliate anchor and Brian Burch, PR guy. Gammer host, Derek Emerson, 20-something millenial. Ready for primetime Oct 1st. News story> More as it develops.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Making Movies in Michigan
Here's a link to a magazine we published to call attention to the Michigan Film Production Incentive package. It offers up to 42% rebate on all qualified expenses by any filmmakers who shoot their projects in Michigan.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
How to Succeed in Filmmaking, or "The Field of Dreams" is a lie
I usually reserve this column for discerning moviegoers. However, over the past several years we have been consulting with scores of filmmakers at various stages of their craft. I feel it is important to address one particular issue that comes up frequently, especially from those who are just starting out, or those who have had a hard time getting their finished film to market. The common question is, “What must I do to make a financially successful movie?”
There are plenty of experts available to answer this crucial question. I don’t consider myself among them. But after 18 years of watching thousands of projects come through our offices, my observations might be of some value.
My advice begins with the axiom; the bottom line is still the bottom line. Do your due diligence before you roll out the cameras. This is not a Field of Dreams world. You can build it and still no one will come if you haven’t done your homework. After all, it’s not called Show Art…it’s Show Business. (more)
There are plenty of experts available to answer this crucial question. I don’t consider myself among them. But after 18 years of watching thousands of projects come through our offices, my observations might be of some value.
My advice begins with the axiom; the bottom line is still the bottom line. Do your due diligence before you roll out the cameras. This is not a Field of Dreams world. You can build it and still no one will come if you haven’t done your homework. After all, it’s not called Show Art…it’s Show Business. (more)
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