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'The Day The Earth Blew Up' Finally Brings The Looney Tunes Out of Limbo

The Day The Earth Blew Up reflects the struggles of the Looney Tunes franchise amid budget cuts and changes in Warner Bros. leadership.

LA Dodgers

fromThe Verge

4 weeks ago

Coyote vs. Acme is getting its day in theaters

Warner Bros. Discovery sold global distribution rights for Coyote vs. Acme to Ketchup Entertainment for $50 million, targeting a 2026 release.

No Other Land,' Whose Politics Deterred Distributors, Wins Best Documentary

The filmmakers of 'No Other Land' emphasize the urgent need for global action against the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.

A chilling effect': is Hollywood too scared to touch hot-button documentaries?

The documentary No Other Land faces significant distribution challenges despite critical acclaim, highlighting a risk-averse climate around politically charged films.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Independent films

Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land' scores with Bay Area audiences

"No Other Land" is a box office success despite lacking a major distributor, highlighting significant audience interest in impactful documentaries.

fromwww.nytimes.com

No Other Land,' Whose Politics Deterred Distributors, Wins Best Documentary

The filmmakers of 'No Other Land' emphasize the urgent need for global action against the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.

A chilling effect': is Hollywood too scared to touch hot-button documentaries?

The documentary No Other Land faces significant distribution challenges despite critical acclaim, highlighting a risk-averse climate around politically charged films.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Independent films

Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land' scores with Bay Area audiences

"No Other Land" is a box office success despite lacking a major distributor, highlighting significant audience interest in impactful documentaries.

Film

The 20 Best Movies to Watch on Mubi

Mubi is evolving into an essential player in film distribution and streaming, notably reviving important works.

fromRoger Ebert

Film

The 10 Best Horror Films of 2024 | Features | Roger Ebert

Horror films, though niche, are gaining momentum as non-horror distributors leverage their popularity to succeed at the box office.

Film

The 20 Best Movies to Watch on Mubi

Mubi is evolving into an essential player in film distribution and streaming, notably reviving important works.

fromRoger Ebert

Film

The 10 Best Horror Films of 2024 | Features | Roger Ebert

Horror films, though niche, are gaining momentum as non-horror distributors leverage their popularity to succeed at the box office.

This startup wants to be Shopify for indie filmmakers

Olyn empowers filmmakers by eliminating middlemen, allowing them to keep up to 90% of revenue through direct-to-consumer film distribution.

Film

Neon Gets Together With Alison Brie and Dave Franco

Sundance 2025 films could dominate next awards season despite this year's film market being slower.

fromFast Company

This startup wants to be Shopify for indie filmmakers

Olyn empowers filmmakers by eliminating middlemen, allowing them to keep up to 90% of revenue through direct-to-consumer film distribution.

Film

Neon Gets Together With Alison Brie and Dave Franco

Sundance 2025 films could dominate next awards season despite this year's film market being slower.

Miscellaneous

Prison drama Sing Sing to screen in over 1,000 actual prisons

A24's distribution of 'Sing Sing' includes screenings in prisons, emphasizing accessibility and community engagement tied to its narrative.

fromTechCrunch

Film

Olyn secures Beatles biopic for its 'Shopify for filmmakers' | TechCrunch

Olyn provides a new film distribution model that empowers independent filmmakers with higher revenue retention and a social referral marketing approach.

fromConsequence

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Prison drama Sing Sing to screen in over 1,000 actual prisons

A24's distribution of 'Sing Sing' includes screenings in prisons, emphasizing accessibility and community engagement tied to its narrative.

fromTechCrunch

Film

Olyn secures Beatles biopic for its 'Shopify for filmmakers' | TechCrunch

Olyn provides a new film distribution model that empowers independent filmmakers with higher revenue retention and a social referral marketing approach.

more#independent-film

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fromEngadget

Miscellaneous

Warner Bros is sharing select movies for free on YouTube

Warner Bros. is uploading full movies to YouTube, featuring both notable films and obscure titles, potentially to explore new revenue avenues.

Video games

You could spend the rest of your life watching amazing animated shorts on YouTube

YouTube's algorithm can both enhance and limit viewers' experiences by promoting content based on past viewing habits.

Watching animated shorts on YouTube supports independent animation and nurtures creative storytelling.

fromEngadget

Miscellaneous

Warner Bros is sharing select movies for free on YouTube

Warner Bros. is uploading full movies to YouTube, featuring both notable films and obscure titles, potentially to explore new revenue avenues.

Video games

You could spend the rest of your life watching amazing animated shorts on YouTube

YouTube's algorithm can both enhance and limit viewers' experiences by promoting content based on past viewing habits.

Watching animated shorts on YouTube supports independent animation and nurtures creative storytelling.

more#youtube

Film

Twinless and Selena y Los Dinos Pulled from Sundance Online Screenings

Piracy issues led to the removal of two Sundance films from digital screening.

Independent filmmakers face significant hurdles due to copyright infringement.

Removal of 'Twinless' and 'Selena y Los Dinos' demonstrates piracy's impact on film distribution.

fromwww.nytimes.com

3 months ago

Digital life

Where to Watch The Brutalist'

The Brutalist won multiple Golden Globes but is difficult to access due to limited theatrical release.

East Bay (California)

fromwww.mercurynews.com

How a slapstick movie idea about beavers went from the bar to one of 2024's biggest indie hits

Hundreds of Beavers showcases the success of microbudget filmmaking against the backdrop of mainstream cinema's big-budget dominance.

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Film

Juror #2: the curious case of the missing Clint Eastwood film

The distribution strategy for Clint Eastwood's final film, 'Juror #2', raises questions about its promotion and overall fate, especially in the US market.

fromtime.com

Miscellaneous

Juror #2 Reflects the Major Themes of Clint Eastwood's CareerDown to Its Unpredictable Ending

Clint Eastwood's 'Juror #2' brings attention to classic themes of truth and morality while also being a fresh take on courtroom dramas.

Film

Juror #2: the curious case of the missing Clint Eastwood film

The distribution strategy for Clint Eastwood's final film, 'Juror #2', raises questions about its promotion and overall fate, especially in the US market.

fromtime.com

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

Miscellaneous

Juror #2 Reflects the Major Themes of Clint Eastwood's CareerDown to Its Unpredictable Ending

Clint Eastwood's 'Juror #2' brings attention to classic themes of truth and morality while also being a fresh take on courtroom dramas.

more#clint-eastwood

fromwww.indiewire.com

6 months ago

Independent films

Tribeca Films Distribution Label to Partner with Kanopy and Kinema on Streaming Deal: More People Deserve Access to Great Films'

Tribeca partners with Kanopy and Kinema to enhance access to independent cinema through library-based streaming.

fromwww.indiewire.com

6 months ago

Film

GKIDS Acquired by Toho in Major North-American Expansion for Japanese Studio

Toho's acquisition of GKIDS expands its presence in North America, enhancing distribution capabilities for animated and live-action films.

fromConsequence

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

How Kevin Smith Keeps Adapting to a Constantly Changing Industry

Kevin Smith embraces his indie roots to adapt in shifting film distribution landscape and ensure his movies find continual exhibition.

Film

8 months ago

Trump film 'The Apprentice' finds distributor, will open before the election

The film 'The Apprentice' has found a distributor, planning a release before the election to capitalize on political interest.

US Elections

fromwww.nytimes.com

7 months ago

Trump Biopic The Apprentice' Gets U.S. Release Date

The Apprentice biopic about Donald Trump is set for release on October 11, timed strategically ahead of the presidential election.

9 months ago

Film

The most difficult movie to see of the past decade is now streaming

Memoria, a unique film experience, achieves a blend of genres and storytelling styles, best suited for cinematic viewing.