Spotlight #03
This week was pretty fruitful in terms of the number of new articles and it got hard when deciding which ones will make the cut.
This Week's Curated Articles
‘Not Messing Around’: Oscars’ New Diversity Rules Draw Praise And Criticism
Some of you may remember the 2015 #OscarsSoWhite situation. The talks about inclusion and diversification efforts were pretty much jumpstarted by that. New rules that were introduced last week are making some waves and starts heated discussions (or comments) in the industry. Was it a right move? Do we really need to have rules on what kind of people and characters do we have in the movies? We let you make your own opinion.
'Mulan' Streaming Success Might Change Hollywood
Now, last week we already put Mulan in the newsletter, and this week we got some numbers to support the claim that the change in movie distribution is inevitable. Early reporting suggests that people are willing to pay to watch a blockbuster premiere in their homes.
The 50 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now
You come home, wanna see some a movie or start a new series, you open Netflix – and you have no idea what to choose? We bet you know that, but don't worry – we have your back. And so does NY Times and their 50 Netflix recommendations for your lazy evenings. You are welcome.
From the Archives
How to Pitch TV Shows (Including Free Pitch Template)
Sun Tzu said, "Every battle is won or lost before it is ever fought". Logline, Show Bible, Synopsis, Episode Breakdowns... and so many more things you need to have to pitch the show. Studio Binder is really doing a great job in explaining the basics. So, if you're into showrunning, this might be a thing to read!
Learning Session
Roundtable: Drama Showrunners
Okay, so Showrunning is obviously a big topic of ours. Especially Jiří's, to set the record straight. That's because in his eyes this is a dream job. And it's still on the rise. TV is not going anywhere and Netflix proved they can sit at the big boys' table. We're in the Peak TV Era.
Festival Window
Prague film festival Febiofest to take place at a new location from September 18-25
27th Febiofest is happening! This film festival, which usually takes place during spring, and was cancelled due to covid19 situation, is starting in just a few days – on September 18. Most of the screenings will be English friendly and the festival will kick off with long-awaited documentary Karel about famous Czech singer Karel Gott made by Olga Malířová Špátová.
Trailer of the Week
Dune (2020) – Official Trailer
We bet all of you are curious about the new Dune movie coming up. Denis Villeneuve did a remake of a famous sci-fi from 1984 by David Lynch with Kyle MacLachlan in the leading role (you must admit, that combination is pretty hard to beat). This time, Timothée Chalamet is taking over and we can’t wait (we know, we can't wait for so many movies) to see it, seriously. On screen. On a damn big screen.
Update: Dune was postponed until December 2021. What a shame.
And to tune it up, we recommend you this short video that compares scenes from both Dune movies!