Hollywood, Unapologetic!

- Season 7

(2020)

We're going to speak about some filmmaking essentials: THE STAR WARS INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX, and more specifically, what was at the foundation of what made the Star Wars brand such a branding powerhouse that it is today, leading up to Disney's acquisition. I'm going to share with you some of the history of one of the most successful brands in history, as well as some of what happened after Hollywood's Golden Age, in particular, some facts on epic and swashbuckler-themed films and the rise of the anti-hero, that helped influence George Lucas, the creator of 'Star Wars'. ...

Want to make movies? Hey there, aspiring filmmakers. You're the New Hollywood Generation. I am an Emmy® Award winning designer, television and film producer, with a lifetime of productions under my belt. Although I grew up in and around theater and in studios as a studio musician in New York, I wanted more, a lot more. I wanted control of my own projects and ideas. Does this sound like you? I want to share with you the lessons I have learned. offer REAL-WORLD tips for the aspiring filmmaker. I want to offer you, the New Hollywood Generation, tools you need to help ...

People are being fearful of public places, and live-entertainment venues. Some analysts are expecting to see losses in the billions. Listening to the World Health Organization saying we're just ill prepared globally.

As an aspiring filmmaker, what are you doing today, to get yourself closer to your dreams? How bad do you want it? How bad do you want to be a filmmaker, a successful filmmaker?

This is an important time "in history". There is a transitional shift occurring sociologically, culturally, and politically. These events and how they are depicted have an impact on each and every one of us, directly and indirectly.

"What sacrifices are you willing to pay to get what you want in life? What price are you willing to pay to achieve your goals and aspirations?" There is a basic part of life I see many people not fully accept, sacrifice is a part of life.

The motion picture industry today was setting itself up in a similar way they did at the end of Hollywood's Golden Age in the 1960s. Today, a lot of focus and money is thrown into creating films of high spectacle, lacking in intelligence.

I am putting out a call for thought leaders, leaders in different ends of the entertainment industry to have a conversation about the state of our industry. And if you are one of these individuals, I want to hear from you. If you are the informed leader in your end of the entertainment business, I want to speak with you.

Today, May 21st, 2020, the US Attorney's Office in the District of Massachusetts said that actress Lori Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, have agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy charges. They will do so on a date specified by a U.S. District Court Judge.

One of the biggest questions for us in entertainment, and the rest of the world for that matter that need to be answered, when can I come back to work? There are tons of contradictory and just flat-out wrong information bits floating around. Without getting into the "he said, she said" political nonsense and finger pointing on the airways, let's take a look at the questions you need to ask based on what we do know, today.

California Governor, Gavin Newsom revealed a six-point guide to how California will reopen its economy. Being that a major part of the state's economy is related to the entertainment industry, the studio executives and producers have been working on how to get the production machines turning again, while ensuring everyone is safe.

Producing your project, there are financial and legal risks. A good entertainment production policy protects the producers, crew, gear, and locations. It is one of the biggest hurdles to overcome during these Coronavirus days.

Production hit by the shutdown at the same time, the insurance industry was not designed for it. The same can be said about completion bonds. A completion bond is a guarantee your motion picture will be completed and delivered to the distributor by an agreed upon date. The completion guarantee protects the financier from over-budget expenditures, misappropriation of funds, and other problems that may happen during the production process.