Weekend Edition: The Popcorn List; Paramount Severance Pay; Summer Reading; Letterboxd Four Faves; Warner Brothers Superman Win
The Popcorn List highlights the best undistributed movies available right now. Warner Brothers wins a Superman lawsuit, and we have our job openings of the week.
It's Saturday, April 26th. Here's what you need to know this weekend.
Weekend Headlines
Distributors take note: following the success of last year’s inaugural The Popcorn List—which spotlighted acclaimed yet undistributed festival films, half of which have since secured U.S. releases—a new edition is here. (Source: The Popcorn List)
Former CEO Bob Bakish received a $69.3 million severance package as part of his golden parachute after being dismissed as CEO of Paramount Global in April 2024, bringing his total compensation for the year to $86.96 million, according to a Paramount filing with the SEC. (Source: Variety)
Summer is approaching, so it's time to grab some new reading material. Movie lovers will appreciate these film themed book selections. (Source: The Criterion Collection)
Warner Brothers retained ownership of Superman rights after a judge dismissed a copyright lawsuit by Joe Shuster’s nephew, ruling the court had no authority over foreign laws, clearing the way for James Gunn's upcoming film. (Source: TheWrap)
Aaron Yap from the movie app Letterboxd has been quizzing filmmakers and actors for their four favorite films on the red carpet, often with amusing results. (Source: The Spinoff)
Now Hear This
Veteran comedy writer Rob Long from The Ankler is always entertaining. On this episode of Rob's podcast Martini Shot, Rob details why showbiz is indeed the "Leakiest Business." Martini Shot Podcast - The Leakiest Business
Job Opening Of The Week
Screen Credits Coordinator, Film For Netflix
Coordinate with various internal (e.g., post, legal, creative, business affairs, clearances, music, etc) and external (e.g., production and post crew, producers) stakeholders during production and post regarding all aspects of screen credits. (Source: The Tracking Board)
SVP, Current - Scripted Programming for Fox Entertainment
Oversee all current programming activities for FOX Entertainment Studios’ scripted slate, across series produced for the FOX network and third-party buyers (e.g., streamers, cable networks) (Source: The Tracking Board)
Film Festivals/Conferences Today
Atlanta Film Festival, US - April 24-May 4
BCN Film Fest, Spain - April 24-May 2
Canneseries, France - April 24-29
Far East Film Festival, Italy - April 24-May 2
HotDocs, Canada - April 24-May 4
JFilm Festival, US - April 24-May 4
Milwaukee Film Festival, US - April 24-May 8
San Luis Obispo International Film Festival, US - April 24-29
Sands: International Film Festival of St Andrews, UK - April 25-27
MubiFest Chicago - April 26-27
Upcoming Film Festivals/Conferences
Screen Forever online market, Australia - April 29-30
Jeonju International Film Festival, South Korea - April 30-May 9
Watch This Tonight
Parasite (2019), Directed by Bong Joon Ho
Act like you own the place.
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