March 21, 2008 - "A NEW ERAThis is not the “Old Hollywood” anymore!" - This is a phrase I’ve been hearing over and over in industry circles; but my dilemma is what does that really mean?
Are they referring to programming for television and film? Or - Are they referring to the vast majority of new programming that have turned to reality and limited scripted shows? Or - Does it mean the model that Tyler Perry has developed and used to become very successful? Or - Are they referring to “new” media, Internet, PodCast, WebCast, etc.?
Just what do they really mean? Or is it all of the above?
OBS tell me what you think?
3 comments:
I think that this term is very broad and can mean a number of things...but since the writers have been striking a lot as come out of this deal.To me it might mean better opportunities for writers...Diablo Cody has impressed many with her talents. Hopefully we can see a writer of color get an Oscar in the future.
Moses
I think it is all of the above. The New Hollywood is about doing it for yourself and not waiting on Hollywood to make your dreams come true. Tyler Perry is the perfect example of what we need to be doing. If we are making our own projects and they are making money, Hollywood will seek us out. Let's go for it people. If we pray, collaborate, then anything is possible. Anything. God Bless!!! z+!
I think it's a combination of everything. Now more than ever artists are taking their craft into their own hands, instead of waiting on Hollywood to do it.
The independence factor is something not seen in previous generations. In history numerous actors/producers/writers were so happy to be on the screen, owning the product wasn’t THAT big of an issue, if at all.
With the success of Tyler Perry, John Singleton, Quentin Terantino, among others, Hollywood is facing the harsh reality that others can make it own their own terms.
On the flip side of the coin, if certain movies are a cash cow it will guarantee make it in Tinsel town regardless of the quality. Ask yourself, how many times you have seen a movie of poor character/quality, but it made millions at the box office.
In the “olden days” of film making, certain standards were upheld regardless of the potential success of a film (just my opinion). In the early 40s, 50s, and 60s, a certain respect for family films existed. Meaning, they seemed to care if some films were able to be viewed by the WHOLE family. I do not see that much anymore (just my opinion).
Have a good one!
Kanarian K
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