http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-super-troopers-2-indiegogo-20150325-story.html
The 2002 comedy "Super Troopers" is finally on its way to getting its sequel. The group behind the film, Broken Lizard, raised $2 million off of the fundraising Indiegogo in only 24 hours. The studio has given them permission to make the sequel but they must fund it themselves. Donators were promised perks such as script access to a private stand-up show. They hope to start filming in the summer and for a release date in early 2016. This caught my eye because I loved the the film "Super Troopers" and hearing about a sequel is great news for me and millions of other viewers. It's nice to see the support of the consumers and their strong desire to see this film. As a filmmaker, I can learn how strongly people can become connected to films, whether it be a comical or deep connection, that they will even end up funding it to see it on the big screen one day. A question I do have is if they are funding it themselves and even with the donated money how will that setback some visions they may have for the film?
Friday, March 27, 2015
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Oscars 2016: It's not too early to consider the next best picture race
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/goldstandard/la-et-mn-oscars-next-best-picture-race-2016-20150224-column.html
The 2015 Oscars have ended but another year filled with unforgettable films has just begun again. Weeks before the Oscars were handed out, studios were already taking meetings with award consultants to discuss next year's big picture contenders. There are a multitude of films but which ones are going to get the lucky best picture nominee spots. These are going to be the films that we will be hearing about over and over and over again. This caught my eye because I love to films that are up to be graced upon with the highest honor in the land, a best picture oscar. There are already a variety of contenders. Some include "Demolition" with Jake Gyllenhaal, "Joy" with Jennifer Lawrence, "Money Monster" with George Clooney, and "Revenant" which is directed by 2015 best picture winner Alejandro G. Inarritu. "Revenant" is starring Leonardo DiCaprio; will this finally win him an Oscar? There is still a long way until Oscar season but time is catches up on filmmakers quickly and before we know it, Oscar season is right back around. A question I do have is if any of these films will get any Oscar nominee, let alone best picture?
The 2015 Oscars have ended but another year filled with unforgettable films has just begun again. Weeks before the Oscars were handed out, studios were already taking meetings with award consultants to discuss next year's big picture contenders. There are a multitude of films but which ones are going to get the lucky best picture nominee spots. These are going to be the films that we will be hearing about over and over and over again. This caught my eye because I love to films that are up to be graced upon with the highest honor in the land, a best picture oscar. There are already a variety of contenders. Some include "Demolition" with Jake Gyllenhaal, "Joy" with Jennifer Lawrence, "Money Monster" with George Clooney, and "Revenant" which is directed by 2015 best picture winner Alejandro G. Inarritu. "Revenant" is starring Leonardo DiCaprio; will this finally win him an Oscar? There is still a long way until Oscar season but time is catches up on filmmakers quickly and before we know it, Oscar season is right back around. A question I do have is if any of these films will get any Oscar nominee, let alone best picture?
Thursday, March 5, 2015
'Chappie' to lead slow weekend at box office
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-projector-chappie-marigold-hotel-unfinished-business-focus-20150305-story.html
The new sci-fi film "Chappie" is headed to top the ox office this slow weekend. It is estimated to make between $14 million and $20 million. Behind it would follow "Unfinished Business" and "The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel." The futuristic film is directed by "District 9" director Neil Blomkamp and features a robot named Chappie who could think and feel for himself. This caught my eye because I've heard of "Chappie" and I might go see it myself. Meanwhile, last week's box office lead, "Focus" with Will Smith, is predicted to fall 10%. Next week, "Cinderella is expected to dominate the sales. As a student, it's good to learn how the release dates of films can affect their sales. A question I do have is how much will the film's sales drop by next week?
The new sci-fi film "Chappie" is headed to top the ox office this slow weekend. It is estimated to make between $14 million and $20 million. Behind it would follow "Unfinished Business" and "The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel." The futuristic film is directed by "District 9" director Neil Blomkamp and features a robot named Chappie who could think and feel for himself. This caught my eye because I've heard of "Chappie" and I might go see it myself. Meanwhile, last week's box office lead, "Focus" with Will Smith, is predicted to fall 10%. Next week, "Cinderella is expected to dominate the sales. As a student, it's good to learn how the release dates of films can affect their sales. A question I do have is how much will the film's sales drop by next week?
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