Weekly Journal #219
Industry News
IATSE & Studios Close To Basic Agreement Deal, But Sticking Points Remain (Deadline)
Fox Entertainment Global Strikes First Third-Party TV Deal (Deadline)
Bob Iger Reflects on Disney’s Streaming Launch: “We Invested Too Much” (Hollywood Reporter)
Film
‘The Lord Of The Rings’ Trilogy: A Look Back At A Breathtaking Gamble 20 Years Later (Deadline)
Wait, Why Were There So Many Movies At The TV Upfronts This Year? (Deadline)
Peter Jackson, Andy Serkis & Philippa Boyens Explain Why They’re Returning To Middle-Earth For ‘The Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum’ 23 Years After Cannes Saved The Billion-Dollar Franchise (Deadline)
Television
‘Shogun’ Seasons 2 and 3 in the Works at FX, Hulu (Hollywood Reporter)
‘Baby Reindeer’s Real-Life Martha Has Not Heard From Netflix As She Works With Senior UK Attorney To Build Lawsuit Against Streamer (Deadline)
Streaming Ratings: ‘Baby Reindeer’ Makes Chart Debut, ‘Fallout’ Stays on Top (Hollywood Reporter)
Who Is Anonymous, The Author Of Hot Book ‘Next To Heaven?’ Deadline Solves The Mystery As TV Rights Deal Closes With Publishing Pact Coming (Deadline)