Chris Harlan
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[Chris Harlan] ” I wish them lots of luck.”
Or rather, a broken leg.
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Andrew, I feel good about it. You’ve got way too much speculation going on, and I’m just not going to follow you there. Every type of business has examples of questionable or fraudulent business practices from time to time. You do not know the particulars of this deal, and you are assuming a lot of things that you have no evidence for, other than you feel that way about “Hollywood.” I don’t see a studio the same way you do, because I see it as a whole bunch of different people at work, not as the entity you see it as.
I see a group of people who had a terrific time working together finding a way to fund something they want to do that would otherwise not have gotten funding. You see exploitation. I don’t. I think its terrific, and I wish them lots of luck.
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[David Lawrence] ” I know for me personally, I’m a spatial/visual type. When I’m organizing, I’m not thinking about words, even if the content has words in it. I use color-coding and often create piles on the timeline or in bins. I may label those piles but performing and knowing spatial placement is a big part of my organizing scheme. I agree there is a kinesthetic memory effect which is a value tool for editors who work that way.”
Yeah, that’s me too. Its very spatial–almost geographic–for me: I put that over there, now I’m going to pick it up. It’s all about direction, for me. But I agree; I don’t think one is better–one is more just how I am.
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[Andrew Kimery] “Of course, I just think it’s too early to tell if this is a good example of an interesting lateral move.”
Not for me. I’m thrilled that their doing it. I’m a TV fan, a Veronica Mars fan, and, for that matter, a Warner Bros. fan. So, I’m happy. Will it happen again? Who knows. But it is a lateral move, and they DID make it.
[Andrew Kimery] “deferred/reduced pay “
I’m not seeing any mention of this, other than a few bloggers who have made this assumption based on their expectations and nothing else. I’m sure it will be a Guild film. If you actually know differently, clue me in because I’d love to know. I do doubt it though. Will some of the actors take a little less for old time’s sake? I have no idea.
[Andrew Kimery] ” If standard ‘Hollywood accounting’ is used then the production will be charged exorbitant fees by WB ensuring that the movie will never turn a profit on paper. “
“Hollywood accounting,” especially when done in relationship with a major international corporation, is not what it once was. A lot of light gets poured on the books, and their are reporting requirements that the old, much more insular fiefdoms didn’t have to live up to. Besides, I doubt anyone involved in this project is confused by the difference between net and gross.
[Andrew Kimery] ” My hesitation is really centered around WB’s involvement “
As I said, I’m a Warner Bros. fan, so I really don’t have any hesitation.
Like I said, I don’t think this is a revolution. I’m just happy about it, think its interesting, and hope more good from it comes down the road. Here’s a take from Forbes:
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[Michael Phillips] “There’s a myriad of distribution platforms today, the technology is not the issue, it’s the marketing.
“So true.
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[Gary Huff] “It hasn’t changed hardly anything for people trying to break in with an original idea, no matter the quality.
“I didn’t mean to suggest that it had. We talk about the motives and movements of huge corporations on this forum all the time, as if we know and understand them intimately. Can’t we talk about a smaller group of business people who’ve made an interesting lateral move in an arena that has been previously blocked?
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[Jeremy Garchow] “Perhaps there’ll be a “Deadwood” kickstarter campaign “
I’d kick in for that.
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Andrew, You misunderstand me, which is understandable given the Internet pie-in-the-sky talk that goes on here. But are we really so jaded, that when someone finances a film in day, its just not worth talking about? I don’t think its a revolution (dangerous word to use around here) or anything, but I think it’ll be a boost to niche production, which I’m all in favor of, especially among some of the more innovative, interesting folks in the already established creative community. I also like the people involved.
[Andrew Kimery] “Old Media success + rabid, installed fan base = crowd source windfall is not formula most people have access to.”
Exactly. I totally agree. The truth is that you have to stand out in a way that you can be seen. This is potentially a boost to people who are part of the creative establishment, but who–for one reason or another–are falling through the cracks. BTW, I think the term “old media” is quite a misnomer. “Old” media is actively absorbing “new” media at an astounding rate. I really don’t see much of a dividing line anymore.
Anyway, its a pleasure for me to see this happen. Yes, I’m rabid, installed fan base incarnate.
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Well, rock on! What kind of jobs were they?