Things Are Moving
The industry feels like it's on an upswing.
Even though there's still a cloud of doubt and uncertainty surrounding how we will watch movies from now on, productions are ramping up with extra safety protocols and there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel.
Trevor and I have been taking this time to focus on writing, and we both recently finished scripts for horror ideas that have been floating around in our heads for some time.
Now, it's time to polish and keep moving forward with them so we can get them out into the world and let them be free like butterflies!
What's the latest with your projects? Let us know in the Fearless Filmmakers community.
The Latest
Lucasfilm exec defends Baby Yoda in Mandalorian egg controversy
The unthinkable has happened: People are mad at Baby Yoda.
Ammonite Release Date Set for November and December â /Film
Ammonite, the romantic period piece starring Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan, now has a release date. In fact, it has two release dates. The film will hit theaters (assuming any are still open) this Friday. However, if you canât or wonât return to a theater, never fear â the flick will find its way to premium on-demand in December.
Retribution: Liam Neeson to Star in a New Riff on Speed â /Film
Liam Neesonâs late-stage career as an action star is set to continue in Retribution, the latest film from Predators director NimrĂłd Antal.
The Hardy Boys Trailer: The Teen Mystery Series Heads to Hulu â /Film
The Hardy Boys are back, in Hulu form.
Steve Carell and Rainn Wilson Talk Renewed The Office Popularity | Collider
While fans of The Office are still clamoring for some sort of official reunion for the beloved showâs cast, the actors continue to get together in groups on various Zoom calls and mini-YouTube reunions.
Chris Pratt to Star in Russo-Produced Saigon Bodyguards Remake â /Film
Love me some Chris Pratt, since Parks and Recs days.
'Emily in Paris' Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix - Variety
Emily Cooper is staying in Paris for a little while longer and maybe, just maybe, she might learn a few actual French words this time.
Millie Bobby Brown to Fight a Dragon in Netflix Fantasy Film Damsel | Collider
Hot off the success of the Netflix movie Enola Holmes, Millie Bobby Brown has signed on to executive produce and star in a new fantasy film titled Damsel for the streamer, Collider has learned.
Dreamland review: Margot Robbie makes a captivating outlaw
âWhat if John Steinbeck wrote about gangsters?â
'Unapologetic' Trailer: First Look at Ashley O'Shays' Documentary - Variety
Cinematographer Ashley OâShay makes her feature directorial debut with âUnapologetic,â screening as part of the DOC NYC series.
Producer Says 'Mortal Kombat' Movie Currently Has No Release Date; Don't Expect Trailer Soon - Bloody Disgusting
The most recent release date we were provided with for the new Mortal Kombat movie from Warner Bros/New Line was January 15, 2021, but as you probably figured by now, thatâs no longer the plan thanks to the ongoing pandemic upending the film industry.
James Wan Producing Untitled Original Horror Movie for New Line and Director Bishal Dutta - Bloody Disgusting
Weâve got no plot details or even a title at this time but weâve learned via Deadline today that James Wanâs Atomic Monster is producing a new âoriginal horror movieâ for New Line.
Mank: Filming 100 Takes Left Gary Oldman Cursing at David Fincher | IndieWire
In a new cover story on âMankâ for Total Film magazine, Dance reveals the âMankâ team performed over 100 takes of the dinner party scene.
The Scorpion King Reboot in the Works at Universal â /Film
The Scorpion King will rise again, though not with Dwayne Johnson sporting the leather armor.
The Industry
Cinematography Creativity Goes Remote - Variety
While the field has always changed rapidly even in normal times, the pace of change and adaptation has accelerated over the past six months.
'Jurassic World: Dominionâ Used 40,000 COVID Tests During Shooting
Jurassic World: Dominion began pre-production before COVID-19 and now has wrapped in a very different world.Â
The Mind-Bending and Emotive Cinematography of Ellen Kuras
A look into how cinematographer Ellen Kuras broke into the industry with her innovative techniques, then reshaped it with her storytelling.
After Trump, CNN, Fox News and MSNBC Face Viewership, Revenue Hurdles - Variety
Cable news outlets focused on nothing last week but the presidential election. On Fox News Channel, however, Bill Hemmer found a few seconds to peer into the future.
What is a Western, Anyway? An Exploration of the Classic Film Genre
One of the great things about genres is that they work on a framework of expectationsâa web of images, plot devices, stock characters, and themesâthat create a promise with the audience. Whether that promise will hold over several decades and cultural shifts is another matter.
Electronic Arts Produces TV Shows to Broaden Video Game Market - Variety
Electronic Arts is world-renowned for huge video game franchises like âMadden NFLâ and âApex Legends,â but a division within the company is devoted to making something itâs not as well known for: TV shows.
Despite Streaming, Nothing Can Take the Place of a Night at the Movies - Variety
Boy, do I miss going out to the movies â âoutâ being the operative word here.
With 40% Cash Rebate, Greek Industry Hopes for Post-Pandemic Rebound - Variety
With a second lockdown looming amid a spike in coronavirus cases across Greece, Giorgos Karnavas, of production outfit Heretic, knew it was a race against time to wrap shooting on âTriangle of Sadness,â a satire directed by Oscar nominee and Palme dâOr winner Ruben Ăstlund.
TALES FROM THE LOOP - Robots: VFX Breakdown by Rodeo FX - The Art of VFXThe Art of VFX
If you like robots and the the beautiful paintings of Simon StĂ„lenhag, then donât miss this new breakdown video by Rodeo FX about their work on TALES FROM THE LOOP:
'Bob's Burgers' Boss on Building a Retail Empire - Variety
A central premise of âBobâs Burgersâ is that the Belcher family always needs money. The irony is that the show itself has become the center of its own merchandise empire.
FuboTV Stock Jumps 20% On Q3 Streaming Subscriber Gains â Deadline
Shares in FuboTV, which recently went public, jumped more than 20% in early trading Wednesday after the company reported better-than-expected subscriber numbers for its streaming TV packages.
The Tech
Apple M1 promises full-quality 8K ProRes playback in DaVinci Resolve 17 "without dropping a single frame" - EOSHD.com - Filmmaking Gear and Camera Reviews
Editing 8K ProRes in DaVinci Resolve on a 13âł Macbook? There are some big claims Apple is making for their new silicon.
Blackmagic's New Fairlight Desktop Console Makes Mixing Sound Easier
Update your Fairlight sound mixing skills with Blackmagic's new audio console.Â
Slingbox Plans To Unplug All Devices By 2022, Marking End Of A Niche Media Era â Deadline
Slingbox, the ahead-of-its-time piece of hardware that enabled remote viewing of pay-TV signals, is headed for the scrapheap.
The Power of Movement: The Best Gimbals for a Small Budget
Unleash the power of movement for your video projects with one of these affordable gimbal options.
Atomos Enables 4K ProRes RAW Recording Up to 30fps from Nikon Z 6II | 4K Shooters
Atomos has just announced that the Nikon Z 6II can now output and record up to 4Kp30 ProRes RAW files when combined with the Atomos Ninja V HDR monitor-recorder.
Sony a7S III vs BMPCC 6K - Can You Guess Which is Which? | 4K Shooters
Tons of impressive video cameras were released this year, and the Sony a7S III is likely to make the shortlist of best cinema cameras of 2020.
Sony Launches New Drone Project - Airpeak | CineD
Japanese tech giant Sony has just lifted the curtain on its latest filmmaking gear: Airpeak. A new drone project which is scheduled to be in the air by spring 2021.
Middle Things ATEM Pocket Controller - BMPCC 4K/6K Control via ATEM Switcher | CineD
A French company called Middle Things has released an interesting product for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K/6K users that want to control their camera over SDI with an ATEM switcher: the Middle Things ATEM Pocket Controller.
What To Watch
Freaky Review: The Best Slasher Movie Since Scream â /Film
Filled with inventive kills, genuinely funny jokes, and a surprisingly warm heart, Freaky is one of the yearâs most enjoyable films.