The TV industry can benefit from some of the hard lessons learnt in the film business, Johanna Koljonen, the author of the influential Nostradamus report told a Seriencamp audience in Germany. As a panel of industry experts weighed in, the sense was the much-used “survive ‘til ‘25” aphorism might need to be extended into 2026 or beyond.
“I don’t know if that [phrase] means we survive to ‘25, or through ’25 and to ’26, but we will work through it, and we will maneuver as we’ve always done,” said Danna Stern, who runs In Transit Productions and is the former head of Yes Studios. “Yes, with less commissioning. Yes, with less money. We will try to integrate, new technologies, social media and new ways of communicating what we’re doing to our audiences.”
Asked if the fever had broken and the industry now had clarity on the road ahead, she added: “There’s never been clarity.
“I don’t know if that [phrase] means we survive to ‘25, or through ’25 and to ’26, but we will work through it, and we will maneuver as we’ve always done,” said Danna Stern, who runs In Transit Productions and is the former head of Yes Studios. “Yes, with less commissioning. Yes, with less money. We will try to integrate, new technologies, social media and new ways of communicating what we’re doing to our audiences.”
Asked if the fever had broken and the industry now had clarity on the road ahead, she added: “There’s never been clarity.
- 6/6/2024
- by Stewart Clarke
- Deadline Film + TV
Most any film school syllabus will likely cite Georges Méliès' 1902 film "A Trip to the Moon" (French title: "Le Voyage Dans la Lune") as the very first science fiction film ever made. Even the British Film Institute lists it as such, citing only a 1901 film called "Mister Moon" as the progenitor, and "Mister Moon" hardly counts as it is merely a musical short wherein actor Percy Honri dresses up as the moon and plays the ukulele. The film was meant to accompany a live performance. Not even the most hardcore sci-fi fans would classify that as "science fiction."
"A Trip to the Moon" is certainly one of the most recognizable silent sci-fi films, and many are likely familiar with the image of the Moon wincing in pain when a human rocket lands in its eye. "A Trip to the Moon" takes a lot of visual cues and ideas from the novels of Jules Verne,...
"A Trip to the Moon" is certainly one of the most recognizable silent sci-fi films, and many are likely familiar with the image of the Moon wincing in pain when a human rocket lands in its eye. "A Trip to the Moon" takes a lot of visual cues and ideas from the novels of Jules Verne,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Eiichiro Oda has always been one for foreshadowing with some of the most subtle details possible. One Piece being as long as it is, the foreshadowing is almost endless, taking fans back hundreds of episodes and chapters behind to discover how the mangaka gave away major details without paying any attention. While he is not the first to do so, the attention to detail brings about a certain sense of thrill when discovering how easily such things get missed.
Boa Hancock in One Piece
While manga and anime are both ongoing at a steady pace, the other spectrum of the world is seeing the escalating feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. At first glance, the two of them have no relation whatsoever. Even if one scratches their heads until their hair falls off, it would make little to no sense. However, that is far from the case.
Eiichiro Oda’s...
Boa Hancock in One Piece
While manga and anime are both ongoing at a steady pace, the other spectrum of the world is seeing the escalating feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. At first glance, the two of them have no relation whatsoever. Even if one scratches their heads until their hair falls off, it would make little to no sense. However, that is far from the case.
Eiichiro Oda’s...
- 5/4/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Palm Royale with its meticulously matched period décor and costuming is a true immersion in late 1960s Palm Beach culture. But while watching the Apple TV+ series, one can’t help but see the connections between the topics that were emerging as national concerns then and the biggest social issues now.
“It’s so cool to think about how far we’ve come as women and that we have so many options today, but 1969 isn’t that long ago,” says Leslie Bibb, who stars in the Kristen Wiig-starring comedy as Dinah, a woman desperate to maintain her wealthy status after marrying for money rather than love. “It’s not that far back that women’s rights weren’t an issue.”
For the women of the Palm Royale country club that the series orbits around, including newbie Maxine (Wiig), they still aren’t an issue — even in the face of...
“It’s so cool to think about how far we’ve come as women and that we have so many options today, but 1969 isn’t that long ago,” says Leslie Bibb, who stars in the Kristen Wiig-starring comedy as Dinah, a woman desperate to maintain her wealthy status after marrying for money rather than love. “It’s not that far back that women’s rights weren’t an issue.”
For the women of the Palm Royale country club that the series orbits around, including newbie Maxine (Wiig), they still aren’t an issue — even in the face of...
- 4/22/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Let’s Dive Into Love Is Blind’s Crystal Ball of Misfortune Reality TV is the gift that keeps on giving, especially when it comes to the wild world of fan predictions. Take Love Is Blind, for example. The show’s premise is simple: fall in love without seeing each other and then, well, try not to trip over the altar on your way to marital bliss. But fans, oh they love to play Cupid and Nostradamus all rolled into one, often with predictions so off they’re practically in another dimension. So sit back, grab your popcorn, and let’s chuckle at some of...
- 2/26/2024
- by Jane Wiggle
- TVovermind.com
As the world began to embrace technology, Hollywood movies naturally moved to reflect what was and could be. With the film industry centered in the make-believe world, filmmakers began incorporating techs into movie plots. The action and science fiction genre heavily benefited from this, with many of their films featuring future techs that weren’t prevalent at the time. While it may seem extreme to liken these filmmakers/screenwriters to Nostradamus, there’s no denying many of their predictions have come to pass. Although we may still be a few decades away from a world where flying cars are a norm, it doesn’t...
- 1/21/2024
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
Exclusive: Clone High, Max’s animated series revival of the classic MTV series from Phil Lord, Chris Miller and Bill Lawrence, is expanding its Season 2 guest cast ahead of its premiere next month. A specific date Tbd.
They include Jermaine Fowler as Toussaint Louverture, Paul F. Tompkins as Professor Hirsute, Stephen Root as Schneider Snorkelle, Jackee Harry as Jackee the Ripper, Hannah Simone as Lady Godiva, D’Arcy Carden as Mary, Randall Park as Frida’s Adopted Dad, Jameela Jamil as Mrs. C, Renee Elise Goldsberry as Sandra Sandria and Richard Kind as Nostradamus.
(Clockwise L-r) Randall Park, Paul F. Tompkins, Stephen Root, Jackee Harry, D’Arcy Carden, Jameela Jamil & Richard Kind
They join returning cast members Will Forte reprising his role as Abe; Nicole Sullivan as Joan; Lord as Scudworth; Chris Miller as JFK and Mr. B; Christa Miller voicing a new character, Candide Sampson; Donald Faison back as George Washington Carver...
They include Jermaine Fowler as Toussaint Louverture, Paul F. Tompkins as Professor Hirsute, Stephen Root as Schneider Snorkelle, Jackee Harry as Jackee the Ripper, Hannah Simone as Lady Godiva, D’Arcy Carden as Mary, Randall Park as Frida’s Adopted Dad, Jameela Jamil as Mrs. C, Renee Elise Goldsberry as Sandra Sandria and Richard Kind as Nostradamus.
(Clockwise L-r) Randall Park, Paul F. Tompkins, Stephen Root, Jackee Harry, D’Arcy Carden, Jameela Jamil & Richard Kind
They join returning cast members Will Forte reprising his role as Abe; Nicole Sullivan as Joan; Lord as Scudworth; Chris Miller as JFK and Mr. B; Christa Miller voicing a new character, Candide Sampson; Donald Faison back as George Washington Carver...
- 1/10/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Almost three years have passed since it was announced that Promising Young Woman and Saltburn writer/director Emerald Fennell had been hired to write the screenplay for a film based on the DC Comics character Zatanna. Set up at the Max streaming service, this movie would have been a collaboration between Warner Bros.’ DC Films and J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions… and of course, due to the changes at DC Films, Zatanna has since been scrapped. But during an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Fennell revealed that she did complete the script for the project, and described it as being “reasonably demented”.
As JoBlo’s Steve Seigh previously reported, “Zatanna, created by Gardner Fox and Murphy Anderson, is known throughout the Dcu as a powerful Homo Magi, meaning she’s a sub-race of naturally magic-wielding humans. As the daughter of magician Giovanni “John” Zatara and Sindella, Zatanna...
As JoBlo’s Steve Seigh previously reported, “Zatanna, created by Gardner Fox and Murphy Anderson, is known throughout the Dcu as a powerful Homo Magi, meaning she’s a sub-race of naturally magic-wielding humans. As the daughter of magician Giovanni “John” Zatara and Sindella, Zatanna...
- 12/22/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 shows Moriah Jadea in a showmance with James Lock. Moriah and James continue to get closer as the season progresses, but Moriah’s been open about how she was dating veteran player Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio at home. Moriah took to Twitter to explain why she didn’t want to break up with Johnny in the house.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 Episode 9 spoilers ahead.]
Moriah Jadea explained why she didn’t break up with Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio on camera
The Challenge Season 39 is heating up with showmances, and Moriah Jadea is getting hot and heavy with fellow contestant James Lock. Moriah and James hit it off from the beginning even though she was dating Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio at home. While Moriah and Johnny didn’t appear to be exclusive in their relationship, she felt her relationship with James would hurt him if he knew about it.
Fans and...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 Episode 9 spoilers ahead.]
Moriah Jadea explained why she didn’t break up with Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio on camera
The Challenge Season 39 is heating up with showmances, and Moriah Jadea is getting hot and heavy with fellow contestant James Lock. Moriah and James hit it off from the beginning even though she was dating Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio at home. While Moriah and Johnny didn’t appear to be exclusive in their relationship, she felt her relationship with James would hurt him if he knew about it.
Fans and...
- 12/13/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The 11th episode of “Survivor 45” aired on Wednesday night, concluding with host Jeff Probst snuffing out the torch of Emily Flippen. The 28-year old from Maryland became the fifth member of the jury. But did the tribe make the right decision? And what were the dumbest, most shocking and most exciting moments of this episode?
Below, read our “Survivor 45” Episode 11 Top 5 moments. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show, who bothers you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list and take home the $1 million grand prize.
See Emily Flippen (‘Survivor 45’ exit interview): ‘What an epic way to go!’
Top 5 Moments of Episode 11:
1. Camp Life: A divided tribe returned to camp after voting out Bruce Perreault. There were two warring factions last week as one voted for Jake as the opposition voted for Bruce.
Below, read our “Survivor 45” Episode 11 Top 5 moments. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show, who bothers you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list and take home the $1 million grand prize.
See Emily Flippen (‘Survivor 45’ exit interview): ‘What an epic way to go!’
Top 5 Moments of Episode 11:
1. Camp Life: A divided tribe returned to camp after voting out Bruce Perreault. There were two warring factions last week as one voted for Jake as the opposition voted for Bruce.
- 12/7/2023
- by Vincent Mandile
- Gold Derby
What can't Christopher Nolan do? He revitalized the entire public conception of Batman at a time when everyone's most recent frame of reference was the disasterpiece known as "Batman & Robin." He made his first "One for me" project after "The Dark Knight" into a big-budget, byzantine dreamscape called "Inception" that had audiences both entertained and struggling to make sense of it for weeks. And finally, against all odds, he somehow turned a stuffy, three-hour biopic about one of the most controversial public figures and events in world history into a genuine pop culture event that's come within a whisker of the hallowed billion-dollar benchmark.
So, naturally, the acclaimed filmmaker has now decided to become the next Nostradamus and take a shot at predicting how the world will actually end. Spoiler alert: He's pretty sure that Cillian Murphy's final line of dialogue in the film is doomed to come true.
So, naturally, the acclaimed filmmaker has now decided to become the next Nostradamus and take a shot at predicting how the world will actually end. Spoiler alert: He's pretty sure that Cillian Murphy's final line of dialogue in the film is doomed to come true.
- 11/11/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
After 34 seasons and counting, The Simpsons embodies many things. The longest running scripted series in the history of television began as an upstart, and grew to a Methuselah, with the wisdom of a dinosaur, and the prophetic voice of Nostradamus. Every other month, some news item or deleted tweet fulfills a prediction made by The Simpsons. It appears to follow what the kids in South Park knew decades ago: whenever something unexpected happens, The Simpsons already did it. They usually know because they were expecting it, don’t underestimate the studies of the writing team.
Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it. Luckily, The Simpsons is constantly being rerun somewhere, reminding us even the most current events are old news in syndication. Most of the gags which have been interpreted as predictions are cases of The Simpsons pouring commentary on existing, if little known, events.
Even the foretelling...
Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it. Luckily, The Simpsons is constantly being rerun somewhere, reminding us even the most current events are old news in syndication. Most of the gags which have been interpreted as predictions are cases of The Simpsons pouring commentary on existing, if little known, events.
Even the foretelling...
- 8/13/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
In the run-up to the release of the Amazon Prime Video spy series he produced, "Citadel," filmmaker and armchair Nostradamus Anthony Russo made the preventable mistake of becoming Film Twitter's main character. When asked about the future of AI, Russo predicted that emerging technologies could soon "engineer storytelling" to a viewer's preference and curate a personalized storytelling journey. What "Citadel" poses is perhaps a more immediately insidious possibility — a world where humans writing television have already internalized algorithmic consumption patterns to produce something robotic and mechanical of their own volition.
If you've heard anything about "Citadel" by now, their years-in-the-making spy saga announced before the release of "Avengers: Endgame," it probably has something to do with its troubled production and bloated budget. This tale of a cross-national network of agents devoted to averting major global crises with no fidelity to a single government also represents the first in a series of building blocks.
If you've heard anything about "Citadel" by now, their years-in-the-making spy saga announced before the release of "Avengers: Endgame," it probably has something to do with its troubled production and bloated budget. This tale of a cross-national network of agents devoted to averting major global crises with no fidelity to a single government also represents the first in a series of building blocks.
- 4/27/2023
- by Marshall Shaffer
- Slash Film
Have no fears: The Simpsons has stories for years.
The seminal cartoon created by Matt Groening is back in the headlines with the return of a fan-favourite character after 33 years.
The animated show has covered a lot of subject matter over the course of its nearly 700-episode run.
While it retains a devoted fan following across the globe, it's also been kept strangely relevant in recent years, thanks to an uncanny pattern of headlines that suggest only one thing: The Simpsons can predict the future.
From a sly mention of a Donald Trump presidency in a 20-year-old episode, to a revolutionary scientific theorem 14 years before its discovery, the series has often been months, years or even decades ahead of global news events.
While its creators have sometimes disputed the veracity of the show's status as a modern Nostradamus, The Simpsons' ability to foreshadow seemingly unforeseeable occurrences is often astounding.
Here...
The seminal cartoon created by Matt Groening is back in the headlines with the return of a fan-favourite character after 33 years.
The animated show has covered a lot of subject matter over the course of its nearly 700-episode run.
While it retains a devoted fan following across the globe, it's also been kept strangely relevant in recent years, thanks to an uncanny pattern of headlines that suggest only one thing: The Simpsons can predict the future.
From a sly mention of a Donald Trump presidency in a 20-year-old episode, to a revolutionary scientific theorem 14 years before its discovery, the series has often been months, years or even decades ahead of global news events.
While its creators have sometimes disputed the veracity of the show's status as a modern Nostradamus, The Simpsons' ability to foreshadow seemingly unforeseeable occurrences is often astounding.
Here...
- 3/20/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
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