Issue 7 November 18th 2020

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The Latest

'Scream 5': Kevin Williamson Shares the Title Treatment and Reveals That 'Scream' is the Official Title - Bloody Disgusting

Longtime fans of the Scream franchise know that it’s one shrouded in as much secrecy as possible to preserve the surprises in store, especially when it comes to the identity of the killer. After all, the beloved horror-comedy and its sequels are whodunnits where, as Randy Meeks (Jamie Kennedy) aptly put it, “Everybody’s a suspect!”

A Disturbance in the Force Trailer: The Star Wars Holiday Special – /Film

Even if you’ve never seen the Star Wars Holiday Special, you likely know what it is. It’s an infamous 1978 TV special featuring the cast of Star Wars coked-up out of their minds, celebrating “Life Day,” which is the Star Wars equivalent of Christmas. It was such a disaster that George Lucas, who didn’t have much to do with the special to begin with, wanted it blinked out of existence. And while there are bootleg copies floating around, there’s never been an official release. Now, the documentary A Disturbance in the Force will tell the behind-the-scenes story of how this thing got made.

Mariah Carey is gifting us with a Christmas Special on Apple TV

Gather ’round, little lambs, for the Queen of Christmas has a treat for our troubled heads. Mariah Carey, aka Mimi, aka Mirage, aka Songbird, aka The Voice, is delivering unto us a Christmas special this holiday season. Apple TV+ has officially announced Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special, a Christmas special the likes of which we have waited our entire lives to behold.

The Wilds Trailer Teases Prime Video’s Soapy Survival Drama

December may signal the end of another year, but that doesn't mean your TV options can't go out on a high note. Enter new Amazon Prime Video show The Wilds, a soapy survival drama that blends the melodrama of your favorite teen shows with the mysteries and intrigue of Lost. Amazon has released the first trailer for The Wilds, so let's break down what's going on, shall we?

‘The Flight Attendant’: HBO Max Makes Premiere Episode Available To Stream For Free – Deadline

HBO Max has made the series premiere episode of The Flight Attendant available to stream now for free ahead of its Thursday, November 26 premiere. The comedic dark thriller starring and executive produced by Kaley Cuoco will debut with three episodes on Thanksgiving Day.

Run Review: Hulu's Superb Thriller Is Surprisingly Morose

Run plays like a thriller with an incredibly sad undertone as both mother and daughter are trapped by psychosis with Sarah Paulson and Kiera Allen hammering home the emotional stakes of this bizarre and tragic dynamic.

The Ripper trailer: England's Yorkshire Ripper gets Netflix docuseries

Just mere days after Peter Sutcliffe, the serial killer also known as the Yorkshire Killer, died in prison after contracting COVID-19, Netflix has shared a trailer for its upcoming docuseries about his crimes. Called The Ripper, it lands on the streamer next month.

Stone Village Television Turning Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" into a Premium TV Series - Bloody Disgusting

Another adaptation of Mary Shelley’s iconic classic “Frankenstein” is headed to the small screen, with Stone Village Television adapting the novel as a “premium television series.”

‘MLK/FBI’ Trailer: Sam Pollard’s Portrait of King’s FBI Surveillance | IndieWire

The film arrives courtesy of filmmaker Sam Pollard, director/producer of documentaries “Mr. Soul!” and “Sammy Davis, Jr.: I Gotta Be Me” who got his start editing Spike Lee joints like “Jungle Fever” and “Mo’ Better Blues.” “MLK/FBI” world premiered at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival and went on to play NYFF. IFC Films will release the film early next year.

The Industry

Universal-Cinemark Deal: Studios Set Rules, Theaters Follow | IndieWire

COVID-19 shifted the power dynamics between studios and theaters for good. With AMC, Universal negotiated the option to place releases on PVOD after the third weekend of release. Now Universal has a deal with Cinemark that adds a new wrinkle: The PVOD option extends to five weeks if the film opens to more than $50 million.

George Clooney Acting Advice; Watch Secret Films with Cucalorus

In today’s Movie News Rundown: George Clooney has lovely insights on acting; Sean Duskin finally returns with The Nest; Kirsten Johnson wins accolades for repeatedly killing her dad. Plus: Your ticket to watch free, secret movies this week with the Cucalorus Film Festival.

I Miss Videodiscs, the Fragile Garbage That Shaped My Childhood

Capacitance electronic discs, or CEDs, were first developed back in 1964 by a team of four researchers at then consumer tech giant RCA. They were very fragile discs with grooves in them that stored the media and were read by rotating at approximately 450rpm—more than ten times faster than a record player.

David Fincher on 'Mindhunter' Ending on Netflix - Variety

David Fincher isn’t giving up on “Mindhunter” just yet. However, the director admits that the Netflix series about the FBI’s initial attempts to profile serial killers may not have much of a future given its price tag.

Personal History of David Copperfield: Armando Iannucci on Casting

As the creator of The Thick of It and Veep, not to mention the writer/director behind The Death of Stalin, Armando Iannucci has become a ruthless chronicler of how damn absurd politics can be on multiple continents. Which is why he fully acknowledged during a recent phone interview with Collider that his latest film, The Personal History of David Copperfield, is quite different from those more cynical projects.

'Hunters,' 'Right Stuff' Relocating to California for Tax Credit - Variety

Amazon Prime’s war crime drama “Hunters” and Disney Plus’ historical drama “The Right Stuff” are relocating to California, thanks to the state’s tax credit program.

Comcast Interactive App Debuts With Real Housewives of Salt Lake City - Variety

The cable operator is launching Watchwith, an interactive live-streaming app for Xfinity X1 and Flex customers that lets viewers engage with the programming using their remote controls. It’s akin to social live-streaming platforms like Amazon’s Twitch, but Watchwitch is available only on Comcast TV set-tops.

Lois Weber: The History of Hollywood's First Female Director

Today, we’re watching a video about the under-discussed impact of actress, director, producer, and screenwriter Lois Weber.

The Tech

Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G E-Mount Cinema Zoom Lens Available for Pre-Order | CineD

Hot on the heels of the announcement of their latest FX series cine camera, the FX6, Sony has also unveiled their new cine zoom lens which was initially announced with the FX9 last year, the Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G, which is now available for pre-order.

Zoom to drop the 40-minute video call limit for Thanksgiving

Yes, some of us might prefer to celebrate the holidays with out families in person, but a lot of us are perfectly willing to lob pointed political commentary towards our pearl-clutching aunts from the safety of our homes.

Adobe Premiere Pro 14.6 - Quick Export & 4x Faster Rendering with AMD APU | CineD

Adobe just launched its latest Adobe Premiere Pro 14.6 version that includes a couple of improvements like a new Quick Export button, media replacement in Motion Graphics templates, and claims up to four times faster rendering and smoother playback for 4K sequences for users that have an AMD APU. Let’s take a closer look.

What To Watch

Morning Watch: VFX Artists React to Speed Racer, Behind the Scenes of His Dark Materials & More – /Film

The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.