Shot-on-iPhone Film ‘Unsane’ Premieres in Berlin

Shot-on-iPhone Film ‘Unsane’ Premieres in Berlin

Tweet Share BY NICK SALERNI On Wednesday, director Steven Soderbergh’s shot-on-iPhone film called “Unsane” premiered at a film festival in Berlin. In a conversation with the press, Soderbergh explained the benefits of using an iPhone to shoot the psychological...
‘Consider Phlebas’ TV Series in the Works at Amazon

‘Consider Phlebas’ TV Series in the Works at Amazon

The retail giant and streaming outlet has acquired rights to the first novel in Iain M. Banks’ “Culture” series. Amazon Studios may have found its space opera. In a competitive situation with multiple production companies bidding, Amazon has acquired...
Netflix’s latest addictive drama is ‘The Frankenstein Chronicles

Netflix’s latest addictive drama is ‘The Frankenstein Chronicles

* Netflix’s latest foreign find, the UK cult hit “The Frankenstein Chronicles,” is a binge-worthy detective drama that stars “Game of Thrones” actor Sean Bean. * Netflix released its first two six-episode seasons to US and global audiences on Monday. Netflix has found...
Forget product placement: now advertisers can buy storylines

Forget product placement: now advertisers can buy storylines

The family in ABC’s comedy Black-ish, including Dre Johnson, right.Photograph: Patrick Wymore/ABC via Getty Images Advertiser-funded programming is an important source of money for broadcasters, but could advertiser-funded dialogue be the next step? Last week saw a...