April 12, 2008–Regular trips to your local video rental store may be a thing of the past. Netflix and Blockbuster are already offering DVD rental service by mail. Amazon.com, Microsoft's Xbox Live, and Netflix deliver movies directly to the PC. TiVo, Vudu, and Apple TV, not to mention cable and satellite companies, are doing the same for TV sets.
Movie Critics: Impact on Industry and Indies
March 25, 2008 by
March 25, 2008–the Long Island-based Newsday announced that 36 newsroom employees took a buyout offer. Three of those leaving Newsday were the movie editor Pat Wiedenkeller, and longtime movie critics Jan Stuart and Gene Seymour.
Indie Companies: New Line at Warner
March 12, 2008 by
March 12, 2008–As Warner figures out how to fold New Line Cinema‚Äôs operations into the studio, WB brass is courting New Line production prexy Toby Emmerich to run a scaled-down version of New Line.
Movie Stars: Smith, Will–Global Appeal (“I Am Legend”)
December 24, 2007 by
December 24, 2007–Will Smith's “I Am Legend” dominated the international box office during the pre-Christmas weekend with $25.3 million in 15 markets.
Indie Companies: Picturehouse and Warner Independent Pictures Shut Down
May 7, 2008–Picturehouse and Warner Independent Pictures are closing shop, it was announced today by Alan Horn, president & COO of Warner.