Questions tagged [film-industry]
General questions about the film industry and its workings.
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What role does the Screen Actors Guild play in controlling credits?
In this article about Airplane!, the author states:
The Zucker brothers and Jim Abrahams had a tough time with the Screen Actors Guild in trying to get their proper three director billing when the ...
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What does the new PGA guidelines on sexual harassment state?
I just saw this tweet from Rebbeca Keegan...
What is this new policy and what does it state?
I mean sexual harassment was never allowed in Hollywood in the first place (... because its illegal)
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Determine original language of the movie
Sometimes I want to watch some movie in its original language i.e. without translation.
For some movies, it's pretty easy. For example,
Antonioni's Blowup was originally filmed in English
His L'...
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Do actors get paid more to do their own stunts?
There are several actors who are known for doing their own stunts. Generally speaking, is it an industry convention to pay actors "bonuses" for performing their own stunts?
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Why have there been no reviews of The Greatest Showman?
The Greatest Showman will be in theaters in two days, but I cannot find any reviews of it online. Reviews usually come out days or weeks before a movie's release. They are often used by marketers to ...
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History of show times prior to release date
My recollection is that movies are not shown to the general public until their release date. I remember going to midnight screenings of highly anticipated movies when I was younger. My wife just got ...
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Has there been a breakthrough in film technology for television?
I've been binge watching Season 2 of The Crown and Godless, both on Netflix, via an fourth gen Apple TV and a very average Vizio 50" 1080p LCD television.
I'm a visual artist by trade, and I can't ...
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Just how is a movie/film piece certified?
How does certifying a movie work? Deciding if it will be realised as: U (for all) or P.G. Etc.
Do we know anything (other than what you see on the back of a standard DVD case) about the different ...
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What franchise had the most concurrently airing American television shows?
What franchise1 had the most concurrently2 airing American3 television shows?
After brief research, I found that the Law & Order franchise and the Chicago franchise had at one point 4 concurrent ...
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Were American films ever shown in the US in foreign languages?
The US has always had substantial pockets of foreign language speakers, particularly in immigrant communities. Were there ever theaters catering to these populations with foreign language versions of ...
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How to find out if (especially foreign) movies are uncut
The reason I ask is that it was especially notable
for foreign films that scenes are cut mercilessly
so that they fit in the "common" 90 min format.
For example: "Tom-Yum-Goong".
Even in cinema it ...
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The mark on top right
Sometimes when I watch movies I notice a mark ( circle ) that shows for less than a second on the top right corner of the many movies.
I wonder what is that and why they have it?
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What's the deal with Dutch (one of Johnny's Friends) from the Original KARATE KID?
I just wonder what's the matter with the Character "Dutch" from the Original Karate Kid. He enjoyed picking on Daniel and it seemed like he had Mental Disorder. Why did he become very angry and try to ...
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How do they count box-office grosses so fast?
The reporting of movie grosses is very fast, even all over the world. How do they do this?
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Children actors in R-Rated films [duplicate]
When a children appear in a movie that has a scene or two depicting sexuality (R rated material), is it the norm to let these children know what kind of movie they are participating in? Or are they ...
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What is the first major film that used drones?
I assume with the switch to digital film-making and light weight 4K or higher resolution cameras, shots that previously would have required a helicopter are now being done with drones at much lower ...
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What is the bit-depth of a movie played in the movie theater?
I was trying to search this up, as I had no idea if they played a RAW video, with no color compression, or something like 10-bit color-depth?
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Why do actors often play their last scene on a movie on their first day of filming?
I am not even sure this is the case, but it did happen to Lena Headey in 300 and in this interview (9:30) Ethan Hawke and Keira Knightley agree that it is something that happens all the time, namely ...
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Is there a resource listing TV shows that have not come to a 'natural' conclusion? [closed]
[Let me know if this question is inappropriate for this community, as I know it's not specifically listed as being on-topic or off-topic. Likewise, if there is another community I should post this to, ...
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How often does China influence Hollywood market by allowing or rejecting a film? [closed]
Can china convince Hollywood to change blockbuster movie scripts by allowing or not allowing movies into the Chinese market?
If they can, how regularly/consciously do they use this power?
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Interpretation of two big jumps in movie history
I am analysing data about movies from IMDB. I counted the number of movies produced per year and need some help with the interpretation of two big jumps in the history (first is in the end of 20's and ...
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How difficult is it to source News Channel Logos?
Nowadays, most movies and tv series tend to use actual brand logos (such as those of CNN, FOX etc eg. most recently in the movie London Has Fallen), I assume, to lend authenticity to their narrative.
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Are there any global standards to identify a movie?
I know there exist approaches like EIDR (Entertainment Identifier Registry) and ISAN (International Standard Audiovisual Number). But I do not know how many movies are contained within those lists. Is ...
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Customs and decisions on putting bloopers in end credits
Who decides whether to put bloopers in end credits?
I sort of feel like any comedy should pepper the end credits with bloopers, gags, or outtakes. I love them. Is there an industry view on the ...
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How are awards given in the editing category?
How are awards are given in the editing category?
In 2013, Argo (2012) won an Oscar for editing. I saw the movie, but I didn't notice any noticeable editing effects like rapid cut sticking out, like ...
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Does AMC have some kind of linkage/negotiation with the British entertainment industry?
Recently I've noticed that the original programming output from AMC seems to feature what I consider to be a disproportionate amount of British talent - a distinction that is amplified by the fact ...
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How do they decide Blu-ray/DVD release date?
I think my question is different from this.
Some movies' productions release Blu-ray/DVD so early after theatrical release, others will take time. How do they decide for the Blu-ray/DVD release date?
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How do (famous) actors apply for a movie character?
I was wondering how (famous) actors apply for a movie character role.
I recently saw that the main character from Arrow wanted to play The Riddler in the new Batman movie. Source
He said himself:
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How are digital movies sent to a movie theater?
For many years, movies were stored on rolls of film that were physically mailed to theaters. Now, most theaters project their movies digitally. But how are these digital movies sent to the theater?
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Why do film about the Holocaust tend to focus on the mystery of goodness rather than the horror of mass murder? [closed]
Why do film about the Holocaust tend to focus on the mystery of goodness rather than the horror of mass murder? For example: Schindler's List, The Pianist, Europa Europa, etc...
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Do stars of original series get royalties for reboots or remakes?
While this may be a bit subjective, the recent remake of Roots, produced by the original star, Levar Burton, got me to think.
Is it common, or even heard of, for an actor or star to get royalties for ...
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What is the Film Partnership in Britain?
Could anyone explain and help me understand what the "Film Partnership" is in Britain, preferably using colloquial language? Anything that relates to the Eclipse 35 Film Partners Scheme would also be ...
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Do actors performing stunts have to take substance test?
We all know that some actors are known to abuse alcohol or drugs in their free time. Considering some of them choose to perform certain stunts without a sub, I would imagine they could impose a great ...
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Is there a specific flag that should be raised when filming a boat scene with a pirate flag flying?
Since flying a pirate flag in open waters would likely attract a "shoot first and ask questions later" response, I was wondering if there is a maritime flag that should be flown when you are using a ...
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What exactly is 70mm print and why does anyone care?
There has been a bit of controversy lately over the release of Tarantino's Hateful Eight movie. As I understand it, the movie was scheduled to play in a particular theater in Los Angeles that plays ...
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How do movie makers and movie theaters make money based off of a movie?
I'm curious to know how revenue stream works for:
The creator of the movie (movie production studios)
The presenter of the movie (movie theaters)
Is there a 50-50 split, or a lease agreement? This ...
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Why fake (relatively) easy scenes?
I saw a movie about a year ago where there was a relatively simple shot of an SUV taking an off-ramp on a freeway. It only lasted a few seconds (5 - 10).
When they went to commercial, they had one of ...
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Who will say "start camera action" when the director casts himself in the main role?
If the director is in front of the camera, who will say those words to start a movie shot?
Who will say "start camera action" when the director casts himself in the main role?
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Is there a website with stats on male versus female leading roles in movies?
In Hollywood, are there more main roles for male actors than female (actresses)?
Are there generally more roles for male actors than female (not just leading ones)?
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Confused About Translators' Philosophy When They Create Subtitles And Dubbing For Movies
I cannot figure out why some translators change the meaning of characters' lines via the subtitles and the audio dubbing. Sometimes humor is removed. Sometimes they change the meaning of what the ...
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Why do people tap the back of cameras during filming?
At 58 min 49s, the video above shows on-set footage of a film crew. (Link is setup to start playing from there.)
For a few seconds, it shows people following the camera and repeatedly tapping the ...
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Why are there so many Shark based monster movies these days?
Other than Jaws and maybe that movie with LL Cool J and Samuel L Jackson, I can't really think of many shark monster/horror movies. But suddenly it seems to me that there is a new shark monster movie ...
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Do different major Hollywood studios have distinctive styles or signature elements in their filmmaking?
Do film experts, critics, industry insiders, etc recognise and discuss signature styles or elements between major Hollywood studios? Along the lines of...
"This is a very typical Universal film, in ...
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When are dialect coaches brought in?
When are dialect coaches hired for actors, and who typically makes the decision?
I've seen serious movies where stars attempt to emulate an accent with grating incompetence.
And now I've seen the ...
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Was film actually “better” than digital media?
I happen, time and again, to read and hear people – among which people working in cinema – regretting the fact that film (in the sense of actual reels of plastic strip) is nowadays very rarely used ...
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Why are actors addressed by real names off screen but on set?
My understanding is that Method actors should always want to address their co-actors by their character names, even when not on stage, and to be addressed by their character's name anytime they're on ...
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Why are trailers called "trailers"?
Why are trailers called "trailers"? Considering the verb "to trail" means "to follow behind", why would something that is shown before the main movie be called a trailer?
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What is the most loss suffered by a Hollywood movie?
What Hollywood movie has lost the most money ever? How much did it lose? Is the answer different if you adjust for the value of money over time?
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Why are more American movies are coming out in foreign countries first? [duplicate]
While chatting about the movie Jupiter Ascending in the chat room, I learned that the movie is apparently already out in many European countries, whereas the movie comes out today, 6 February 2015, in ...
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Is it possible to get an A-lister into a big-budget movie without anybody knowing?
Could a studio realistically disguise until the premiere the presence of an A-list actor in a small but non-trivial part in a movie they would not be expected to be involved in? Presumably if they're ...
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