In today’s film news roundup, Peter Jackson’s World War I documentary is performing well, Joan Meyerson is honored and a documentary about President Trump’s mental fitness is in the works.
Box Office
Updated: Peter Jackson’s World War I documentary “They Shall Not Grow Old” broke its own record with $3.4 million at 1,007 theaters in North America on Thursday, according to industry estimates.
“They Shall Not Grow Old” has now taken in $5.7 million in two days of showings in North America. It debuted on Dec. 17 and pulled in $2.3 million at 1,142 theaters for Warner Bros. and Fathom Events — the largest single-day gross for a Fathom documentary in the U.S. Fathom specializes in event cinema and is jointly owned by AMC, Cinemark and Regal. Fathom said that some locations sold out of tickets more than a week ago.
“The success of this release is a result of tremendous teamwork between Fathom Events,...
Box Office
Updated: Peter Jackson’s World War I documentary “They Shall Not Grow Old” broke its own record with $3.4 million at 1,007 theaters in North America on Thursday, according to industry estimates.
“They Shall Not Grow Old” has now taken in $5.7 million in two days of showings in North America. It debuted on Dec. 17 and pulled in $2.3 million at 1,142 theaters for Warner Bros. and Fathom Events — the largest single-day gross for a Fathom documentary in the U.S. Fathom specializes in event cinema and is jointly owned by AMC, Cinemark and Regal. Fathom said that some locations sold out of tickets more than a week ago.
“The success of this release is a result of tremendous teamwork between Fathom Events,...
- 12/28/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Members of the Writers Guild of America West saw their earnings surge 2.8% to $1.41 billion in 2017, thanks to mostly to gains in feature films and new media residuals.
Total covered earnings for WGA West members topped $1.2 billion for the fourth consecutive year and the number of writers reporting earnings rose by 1.8% to 5,819, the guild disclosed in its annual report to members via its membership and finance committee, chaired by Aaron Mendelsohn.
The stats in the report — which started hitting members’ mailboxes this week — underscore the healthy state of show business economics. Negotiators for the WGA West, which has about 9,000 members, stressed that point repeatedly during last year’s contentious negotiations with production companies, which saw a 96% strike authorization and a deal that was concluded an hour before the previous contract expired on May 1, 2017.
Hollywood screenwriters’ earnings surged 6.1% last year to $420.9 million, and the number of writers reporting earnings rose 3.9% to 1,940. TV...
Total covered earnings for WGA West members topped $1.2 billion for the fourth consecutive year and the number of writers reporting earnings rose by 1.8% to 5,819, the guild disclosed in its annual report to members via its membership and finance committee, chaired by Aaron Mendelsohn.
The stats in the report — which started hitting members’ mailboxes this week — underscore the healthy state of show business economics. Negotiators for the WGA West, which has about 9,000 members, stressed that point repeatedly during last year’s contentious negotiations with production companies, which saw a 96% strike authorization and a deal that was concluded an hour before the previous contract expired on May 1, 2017.
Hollywood screenwriters’ earnings surged 6.1% last year to $420.9 million, and the number of writers reporting earnings rose 3.9% to 1,940. TV...
- 7/5/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Filed under: TV News
History's ousted 'The Kennedys' miniseries continues to look for a home: Starz and FX have passed on airing the series.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, with Starz and FX out of the running, there are very few options for the controversial project. Disney and NBC Universal executives reportedly had a role in having the series yanked, so their networks are out.
HBO is working on its own project on the Kennedy legacy, leaving Showtime as one of the last cable networks that could save the project. Another possibility is releasing the series directly to DVD. Given the buzz around it, sales and/or ratings will probably be high.
"Most of the cable nets are part of huge media companies, so they're all subject to the same pressures," Brad Adgate, media buyer and TV analyst for Horizon Media, said. "This might go straight to video."
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History's ousted 'The Kennedys' miniseries continues to look for a home: Starz and FX have passed on airing the series.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, with Starz and FX out of the running, there are very few options for the controversial project. Disney and NBC Universal executives reportedly had a role in having the series yanked, so their networks are out.
HBO is working on its own project on the Kennedy legacy, leaving Showtime as one of the last cable networks that could save the project. Another possibility is releasing the series directly to DVD. Given the buzz around it, sales and/or ratings will probably be high.
"Most of the cable nets are part of huge media companies, so they're all subject to the same pressures," Brad Adgate, media buyer and TV analyst for Horizon Media, said. "This might go straight to video."
In other TV news ...
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- 1/11/2011
- by Chris Harnick
- Aol TV.
Veteran TV writer Del Reisman has died after suffering a cardiac arrest, aged 86.
The star passed away in Toluca Lake, California on Saturday following a brief illness.
Reisman began his career in TV after returning from a stint in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. He broke into the mainstream as story editor for the acclaimed The Twilight Zone series and later wrote episodes for hit shows such as Cagney & Lacey, Charlie's Angels, Magnum, P.I. and Little House on the Prairie.
In later years, Reisman served as a faculty member at the American Film Institute. He was also a longtime member of the Library of Congress' National Film Preservation Board and served as the Writers Guild of America (WGA) West President.
The union's current leader John Wells has paid tribute to Reisman, saying, "Del was a wonderful man, a staunch defender of writers, and a tremendous friend whose many years of selfless service to the Guild have improved working lives for thousands of writers and their families. He will be missed."...
The star passed away in Toluca Lake, California on Saturday following a brief illness.
Reisman began his career in TV after returning from a stint in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. He broke into the mainstream as story editor for the acclaimed The Twilight Zone series and later wrote episodes for hit shows such as Cagney & Lacey, Charlie's Angels, Magnum, P.I. and Little House on the Prairie.
In later years, Reisman served as a faculty member at the American Film Institute. He was also a longtime member of the Library of Congress' National Film Preservation Board and served as the Writers Guild of America (WGA) West President.
The union's current leader John Wells has paid tribute to Reisman, saying, "Del was a wonderful man, a staunch defender of writers, and a tremendous friend whose many years of selfless service to the Guild have improved working lives for thousands of writers and their families. He will be missed."...
- 1/11/2011
- WENN
2011 is off to a devil of a start, and tinsel town has lost another one of its best and brightest. Television writer/producer Del Reisman has passed away at the ripe old age of 86.
Reisman died Saturday in Toluca Lake of cardiac arrest after a brief illness. His name may not pop out at you, but we can guarantee that you're more than familiar with his work on a myriad of classic TV shows including "Circle of Fear" and some of the absolute best episodes of the much beloved "The Twilight Zone" such as The Howling Man, Eye of the Beholder, The Night of the Meek, The Invaders, Long Distance Call and many, many more!
We here at Dread Central would like to take this time to offer our sincere condolences to Del's friends, family, and constituents. See you in that other dimension, my friend.
- Uncle Creepy
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Reisman died Saturday in Toluca Lake of cardiac arrest after a brief illness. His name may not pop out at you, but we can guarantee that you're more than familiar with his work on a myriad of classic TV shows including "Circle of Fear" and some of the absolute best episodes of the much beloved "The Twilight Zone" such as The Howling Man, Eye of the Beholder, The Night of the Meek, The Invaders, Long Distance Call and many, many more!
We here at Dread Central would like to take this time to offer our sincere condolences to Del's friends, family, and constituents. See you in that other dimension, my friend.
- Uncle Creepy
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
- 1/11/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Former Wgaw president and TV writer Del Reisman died Saturday from cardiac arrest at the age of 86. The WGA just released his official obit, which is pasted below in its entirety: Los Angeles – Veteran television writer and former Writers Guild of America, West President Del Reisman died on Saturday, January 8, in Toluca Lake of cardiac arrest after a brief illness. He was 86. Born on April 13, 1924, and a Wgaw member since 1965, Reisman was that rare combination of talented writer, true gentleman, and ever-active Guild member. Over...
- 1/11/2011
- The Wrap
Here's the official WGA obituary and an AMPTP statement: Update: Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers President Carol Lombardini made the following statement today on the passing of Del Reisman: “Del was a wonderful man – very warm and personable and a delight to be around because he was interested in everything and everyone. Besides that, he was a talented writer and a strong advocate for his fellow writers. Del is someone we will all miss.” --- Los Angeles – Veteran television writer and former Writers Guild of America, West President Del Reisman died on Saturday, January 8, in Toluca Lake of cardiac arrest after a brief illness. He was 86. Born on April 13, 1924, and a Wgaw member since 1965, Reisman was that rare combination of talented writer, true gentleman, and ever-active Guild member. Over the past five decades, Reisman remained a constant and vital presence at both Wgaw’s L.A. headquarters...
- 1/11/2011
- by NIKKI FINKE
- Deadline Hollywood
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