"Club Penton" - Ask questions to Hollywood insider "Penton-Man"

[PaulGo]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Actually, nothing at all to do with Shrek. In fact, there is no ‘Fiona’s Tale’ listing on IMDB for anything in production or even in pre-production. It’s code. That’s how us sly folks in Hollywood do it.

Instead of thinking along the lines of Fiona’s Tale DreamWorks Animation, it might be more enlightening to Google something like... Fiona’s Tale Columbia Pictures.

I found this:

The Untitled Spider-Man Reboot is filming at Sony Studios in Culver City. FYI: They are filming under the name “Fiona’s Tale”.

[PaulGo]

Originally Posted by PaulGo

...As an example LG just announces a 65" LCD TV that uses a polarized screen so you can use passive (no batteries needed) glasses which are similar to the ones used in a movie theater.

An update from what I just read this Passive technology employed by LG and Vizio sucks.. it cuts the 3D resolution in half!

http://hdguru.com/new-2011-tvs-cut-3...-in-half/3580/

[Blu-Ray Watcher]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Actually, nothing at all to do with Shrek. In fact, there is no ‘Fiona’s Tale’ listing on IMDB for anything in production or even in pre-production. It’s code. That’s how us sly folks in Hollywood do it.

Instead of thinking along the lines of Fiona’s Tale DreamWorks Animation, it might be more enlightening to Google something like... Fiona’s Tale Columbia Pictures.

I'm a huge Spidey fan... so I know that "Fiona's Tale" is Spider-Man. I'm very excited for it! Have any info you'd like to share?

[sharkshark]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Actually, nothing at all to do with Shrek. In fact, there is no ‘Fiona’s Tale’ listing on IMDB for anything in production or even in pre-production. It’s code. That’s how us sly folks in Hollywood do it.

Instead of thinking along the lines of Fiona’s Tale DreamWorks Animation, it might be more enlightening to Google something like... Fiona’s Tale Columbia Pictures.

Ah, I thought Shrek because of the photo above...

Hrm... Sounds like a Spiderman taunt to me, if I had to guess. Sorta like Blue Harvest, but not really...

Saw LOA in 70mm tonight (with DennisM in attendance) - warm, fuzzy feelings seeing RAH's name in the restoration credits.

ps. Serves me right for replying to you first - I see my assumption was correct (no Binging involved )

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by PaulGo

An update from what I just read this Passive technology employed by LG and Vizio sucks.. it cuts the 3D resolution in half!

http://hdguru.com/new-2011-tvs-cut-3...-in-half/3580/

^ I’m not surprised. One thing which I am surprised about though is the perception among some editorializing bloggers is that 3D is largely dependent upon filmmaking for home theater success. On the contrary, I know of six families in my neighborhood who purchased 3D capable televisions and their primary motivation in doing so was for upcoming broadcast 3D (in particular broadcast sports) and because their kids wanted to play some games in 3D.

3D is rather a diversified thing (not to mention some potential exciting medical and military applications which are beyond the scope of this discussion) and some people lose sight of the fact that the initial primary drivers for 3D are still believed to be sports and gaming. Blu-ray doesn’t need 3D and conversely, 3D doesn’t need Blu-ray, for that matter.

Speaking of 3D sports , I missed the college game and I was wondering if you or anyone else caught the Fiesta Bowl which I believe was the debut of the 3D Skycam for a football game and for which many in the biz had high hopes. Did that camera perspective work out as well (or better) in 3D as it normally does for traditional 2D broadcast football games? Was there any camera shake which proved troublesome to viewers?

Speaking of 3D filmmaking , it looks like Finch is on board with 3D…”Confirms 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea will be in 3D” - http://collider.com/david-fincher-in...-tattoo/67432/

Which Director will be next?

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by PaulGo

I found this:

The Untitled Spider-Man Reboot is filming at Sony Studios in Culver City. FYI: They are filming under the name “Fiona’s Tale”.

Planned release date in the U.S….July 3, 2012.

One point being, from the time of pre-production to the end of post production, it usually takes a long time to make a major feature film…whether it be in 2D or especially 3D, a notion which some folks unfamiliar with the business often fail to realize or appreciate.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Blu-Ray Watcher

I'm a huge Spidey fan... so I know that "Fiona's Tale" is Spider-Man. I'm very excited for it! Have any info you'd like to share?

Perhaps little tidbits as time goes on. There are restrictions as to what I can post. Are you by any chance local?

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by sharkshark

...Saw LOA in 70mm tonight (with DennisM in attendance) - warm, fuzzy feelings seeing RAH's name in the restoration credits. ...

I've heard of that flick. The Brit riding the camel in the dez?

Shark, it seems you’re a cinema-going machine lately. Heck, if you can’t do a dive trip maybe you should continue the exercise and head on down to Sundance in Park City in a couple of weeks...if only to compare it with TIFF. I would recommend the great local mountain bike trails but I fear everything is a bit snowed over.

Hey, for future reference, what size T-shirt and/or knock-around jacket do you wear…Medium?...Large?

RAH, if you’re reading….Best Wishes and Happy New Year.

[sharkshark]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

I've heard of that flick. The Brit riding the camel in the dez?

Shark, it seems you’re a cinema-going machine lately. Heck, if you can’t do a dive trip maybe you should continue the exercise and head on down to Sundance in Park City in a couple of weeks...if only to compare it with TIFF. I would recommend the great local mountain bike trails but I fear everything is a bit snowed over.

Hey, for future reference, what size T-shirt and/or knock-around jacket do you wear…Medium?...Large?

RAH, if you’re reading….Best Wishes and Happy New Year.

With this much sitting and you don't think already XXXL? You've been in California too long already...

XL, thanks for askin'

Yeah, I'm really torn about Sundance, just not sure I'd make a good go of it, there's more crap than not there. Frankly, getting back to Cannes is a bigger dream, but that's even more of a nutbar proposition (I attended '96). Still, one day I've got to attend, you're correct.

[sharkshark]

ps. Not sure I mentioned, I saw PLAYTIME in 70mm a week or so ago - what a wacky film, print looked fantastic. Insane little comedy, completely unique voice.

In connection with that, if you lot haven't yet seen THE ILLUSIONIST (the animated film based on the Tati script, not the live action from a couple years ago) you owe it to yourselves to do so, a remarkable bit of animated wonder.

Finally, also got to wander around the Tim Burton exhibit at Lightbox - they've brought over the same thing they had at MOMA, with all kinds of drawings and maquettes from his career.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

...20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Speaking of which, for 2D movie enthusiasts, a classic that should eventually make an appearance on 2D Blu-ray vis-à-vis my colleagues over at the mouse house, namely, the 1954 version, i.e. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046672/ has the following restoration papers –

Northlight 4k scans of the original Cinemascope negative and YCM masters.

[Penton-Man]

Shark, last year, I know you enjoyed the live access to the Sony CES Press Conference, so for your pleasure and to those who may also show some interest - catch the event live again this year, at this link tomorrow evening…
http://www.ustream.tv/sonyelectronics I’m off to the show.

DenonCI, wish me luck at the blackjack table…I can’t count cards but, I do know what is the purely mathematically correct play to make in every single situation based on what I’ve been dealt (split cards, double down, etc.) and what the croupier has showing, not considering what’s left in the shoe of course, since I can’t count cards anyway.

I am a good tipper so, they likes me.

[Doctorossi]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Northlight 4k scans of the original Cinemascope negative and YCM masters.

Signs of life from the Disney live action catalog?! And the title I most want from that archive, to boot? Can it be?

[DenonCI]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Shark, last year, I know you enjoyed the live access to the Sony CES Press Conference, so for your pleasure and to those who may also show some interest - catch the event live again this year, at this link tomorrow evening…
http://www.ustream.tv/sonyelectronics I’m off to the show.

DenonCI, wish me luck at the blackjack table…I can’t count cards but, I do know what is the purely mathematically correct play to make in every single situation based on what I’ve been dealt (split cards, double down, etc.) and what the croupier has showing, not considering what’s left in the shoe of course, since I can’t count cards anyway.

I am a good tipper so, they likes me.

Good luck Penton. If everyone at the table is playing right, you have a chance to win some money. From a time standpoint, Blackjack can be very profitable (by the hour), but you can lose your shirt a lot faster too

Speaking of Disney, over Christmas vacation I took my family to the Disney Museum (http://disney.go.com/disneyatoz/fami...ion_hours.html) and it was an awesome experience. If anyone visits San Francisco, be sure to put it on your itinerary. Also, if you visit the museum, walk south about 2 blocks or so and you'll find Lucasfilm in a nondescript building. I had the pleasure of visiting that facility in October and just the lobby alone is worth a peek. (Excuse the blurriness of the picture...my son took it and he's learning to use a camera properly)

[sharkshark]

by this time tomorrow there will be kvetching about Star Wars on BD, I predict.

Have fun in Vegas - try the Tartare at Mesa Grill, if you'd like. Carnevino has the best Carpaccio I've ever had, if you're over by Venetian.

[Blu-Ray Watcher]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Perhaps little tidbits as time goes on. There are restrictions as to what I can post. Are you by any chance local?

Local as in Los Angeles? Sadly, no. But I'm closer to NY where I hear you guys will film for a while.

[sharkshark]

the consumer 3D handicam with glassesless screen looks to be a hit... Decent presentation of some nice toys. I can't help but notice that they're pimping GREEN HORNET a bit...

[Josh]

What resolution are we going to get with Ultraviolet?

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by sharkshark

the consumer 3D handicam with glassesless screen looks to be a hit....

An amazing pricepoint for the features which it offers, esp. considering the amount of R&D that went into the production of that little consumer camera.

I think it was sorely needed to capture those personal 3D sentimental family moments in a medium which is as close to real-life as possible before they became just memories or 2D camcorder capture limited by lack of depth.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by sharkshark

Decent presentation of some nice toys...

I think, for the most part, everything well at the press event. One thing which I would have liked Sir Howard to mention (at least to remind *3D dooms-dayers*) is that internal figures have shown that despite the difficult worldwide economic conditions in most territories, year one adoption of 3DTVs outpaced sales of 2D HD tv set sales for the first year in which they were available (2003).

A finding also confirmed by the outside market analysis firm Futuresource Consulting (see their Nov. 2010 report on their website)…. http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/...ls-hd-adopters