Weekend: Linklater's Godard Pic Wows Cannes; Producing Survey's Shocking Results; Bruce Lee Film Stalling; Job Opportunities
Linklater’s Godard film is a hit at Cannes, while Final Destination: Bloodlines dominates the weekend box office. A UK survey reveals a crisis among film producers, and Ang Lee’s Bruce Lee biopic is stalling.
It's Sunday, May 18th. Welcome to the Weekend Edition.
📽️ What You Need To Know
Richard Linklater's movie about Jean Luc Godard (Nouvelle Vague) wowed the crowd at Cannes. Director Quentin Tarantino accompanied Linklater at the opening. (The Ankler)
First Matt Dillon and now Billy Zane. Revisiting the legacy of Marlon Brando appears to be a trend, and Waltzing With Brando (Deadline) is shaping up as a possible sleeper.
A recent survey of UK film producers paints a bleak picture: 89% of respondents said the job was not sustainable, and 82% reported the job as harming their mental health. (Screen Daily)
The latest Final Destination film (Bloodlines) opened big over the weekend, with $21 million on Friday and an estimated $46 million domestic for the weekend. Reviews are also favorable, so this may have legs. Warner Brothers seems to have big mojo going into the summer. (FranchiseRe)
Director Ang Lee says he is struggling to make his much anticipated Bruce Lee biopic for Sony due to budget restraints. (World of Reel)
Neon CEO and Founder Tom Quinn will receive the Game Changer Award from the Zurich Film Festival. (Deadline)
In an increasingly valuable IP marketplace, it is shocking how the Universal Monsters franchise has been mishandled. Other than the surprisingly good Invisible Man reboot with Elisabeth Moss of course. (ScreenRant)
Can't get enough of the Shari Redstone/Paramount/Trump drama? Vanity Fair has a deep dive for you. (Vanity Fair)
🎙️ Now Hear This
Talking Pictures (Eli Roth)
Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz sits down with actor/director and up and coming studio head (via crowdsourcing) Eli Roth.
🚀 Job Opportunities
Vice President, Development for Warner Bros. Pictures Animation
Manage the full cycle of animation feature development. Provide creative feedback on feature development and production. Maintain a clear creative vision and ensure all projects align with the studio’s content strategy. (The Tracking Board)
Be In An A24 Film
A24 is hiring for background actors in a New York City shoot. Dates & Locations: Shoots May 22 in New York, NY. (Backstage)
Executive Producer for Streaming Platform and Production Company
Provide or secure funding for productions through personal investment, investor networks, grants, sponsorships, or partnerships. (The Tracking Board)
🍿 Film Festivals
Cannes Film Festival, France - May 13-24
Marche du Film, France - May 13-21
Cine Las Americas International Film Festival, US - May 14-18
Harlem International Film Festival, US - May 15-18
Ridgefield Independent Film Festival, US - May 15-18
Seattle International Film Festival, US - May 15-25
Docaviv, Israel - May 22-31
Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival, Canada - May 23-31
Krakow Film Festival, Poland - May 25-June 1
Los Angeles Greek Film Festival, US - May 27-June 1
Nippon Connection Film Festival, Germany - May 27-June 1
Mendocino Film Festival, US - May 29-June 1
📺 Watch This Tonight
Paper Moon (1973)
Directed by Peter Bogdanovich
Tatum O'Neal won Best Supporting Actress for this riveting performance - at the age of 10, making her the youngest actor to win an Oscar.
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