Drive-in theaters may be a solution for movie-goers while social distancing, but they’re not here to stay in the long run.
“All at once, the few drive-in theaters left have found themselves with the perfect storm: Americans can’t sit close together, but they’re dying to get out of the house. Alongside high-tech modern lifesavers like Zoom and apps that bring you food, the humble, retro drive-in theater has likewise found itself in the awkward position of benefiting from a global pandemic: the venues are “making a comeback thanks to coronavirus” and “just might save the film industry.” But drive-in movie theaters — while perhaps fun as a once-a-year novelty — are not going to be the future of film.”
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer‘s James Marsters shares a rather bizarre story about Joss Whedon’s reaction to Spike’s popularity.
“Dollhouse creator Joss Whedon...
“All at once, the few drive-in theaters left have found themselves with the perfect storm: Americans can’t sit close together, but they’re dying to get out of the house. Alongside high-tech modern lifesavers like Zoom and apps that bring you food, the humble, retro drive-in theater has likewise found itself in the awkward position of benefiting from a global pandemic: the venues are “making a comeback thanks to coronavirus” and “just might save the film industry.” But drive-in movie theaters — while perhaps fun as a once-a-year novelty — are not going to be the future of film.”
Read more at The Week.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer‘s James Marsters shares a rather bizarre story about Joss Whedon’s reaction to Spike’s popularity.
“Dollhouse creator Joss Whedon...
- 7/16/2020
- by Ivan Huang
- Den of Geek
Deadline reported last fall on the lawsuit last Sepember that pitted former allies Vittorio Cecchi Gori against Gianni Nunnari, producers of some of Hollywood's larger movies the past few years. Cecchi Gori has released this press release claiming victory (a spokesman for Nunnari said that "We are obviously disappointed with the judge's decision and intend to appeal"): A final Statement of Decision in the lawsuit between Oscar-winning film producer Vittorio Cecchi Gori (Life Is Beautiful, Il Postino and Mediterraneo) and film producer Gianni Nunnari (the former President of Cecchi Gori Pictures) was entered on March 25, 2011 by Judge Amy D. Hogue in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. The Judgment awards Cecchi Gori $13,226,125 in damages, plus $2,608,075 in interest. In addition, Cecchi Gori was awarded future income from four films: 300, The Departed, Shutter Island, and Everybody’s Fine, and film rights and future income from four additional film projects: The Cyclone,...
- 3/28/2011
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
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