Weekly Journal #204
Industry News
The Hollywood Jobs Most at Risk From AI (The Hollywood Reporter)
Senior Amazon Exec Calls Prime Video Advertising On Scripted Programming “An Important Part Of The Total Business Model” (Deadline)
Film
Next Big Thing: Aaron Pierre Tackles Icons Real (Malcolm X) and Cinematic (Mufasa) (The Hollywood Reporter)
The Celluloid Ceiling: Employment of Behind-the-Scenes Women on Top Grossing U.S. Films in 2023 (SDSU Research – Women in Film)
It’s Black History Month: 10 Visionary Filmmakers to Watch (IndieWire)
Television
‘Suits’ Spinoff Scores Pilot Order at NBC (The Hollywood Reporter)
The Truth Behind Max’s Cancellation Spree (Vulture)
UTA, A24 Partner for Premium TV Production (The Hollywood Reporter)
Issa Rae Says Studio Cancellations of Black Shows Have Her Considering the Indie Route: “You’re Seeing Very Clearly Our Stories Are Less of a Priority” (The Hollywood Reporter)
Byron Allen’s Paramount Bid Proves He’s the Last Great Believer in Cable TV (IndieWire)
In Other News
Has This Groundhog Always Looked So Good? (The Cut)
Consider the Vulture (The New Yorker)