A question of fair use in the treatment of tragic events.
Big Fish receives seven BAFTA nominations
Yesterday, BIG FISH got seven nominations from BAFTA, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. The BAFTA awards are the closest thing to a British Oscar. Our categories are Film, Direction, Adapted Screenplay, Actor in a Supporting Role (Albert Finney), Production Design, Visual Effects and Make Up & Hair. I love how each award […]
Getting a pitch meeting
Getting the meeting, but also what to do in the room.
Big Fish opens at #1
According to Sony’s figures — which agree with most of the others I’ve seen reported — BIG FISH came in at number one for the weekend, earning about $14.5 million, compared to RETURN OF THE KING’s $14.1 million. Since it’s only now Sunday, how can studios say how much they earned for the weekend? Well, […]