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

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Jeff®

Hey, that’s another Coen Bros. haircut for actors.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by EatingPie

Hiya Penton.

I thought this was the best thing I've ever seen at an Academy Awards. It showed a real kindness, a real compassion, on the part of Stewart and/or the Producers. I'm somewhat jaded about Hollywood, and shows like the Academy Awards, and sometimes think it's only about money, production value and time tables. This was a very authentic, and wonderfully human moment that really moved me.

If you know anyone involved in this decision, I hope you will pass on thanks to them for this wonderful moment of kindness.

-Pie

Hi Pie - glad to have you aboard.
I remember you from the *other forum*.
Do you know we have a member here who goes by the handle........PeechCobblerPie ?
You're already among colleagues.
Seems like a lot of people on this forum are eating pie…….peach cobbler, blueberry, hair pie, etc.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Ops2p

Penton do you get any inside info about future (in theaters) releases...........

Thanks for your time.

Yes, but me commenting about them would be analogous to paidgeek revealing unannounced Blu-ray titles. I already ventured pretty close to crossing the line just talking about the production of Across the Universe….after the fact.

Regarding theatrical presentations, it would be best for me to confine my comments to things like the advantages of 4K digital over 2K digital or 2K digital over your typical ole fashioned 35 mm. film projector.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

I decided to forego the traditional black handkerchief and go *green*.
Do you think it was a little over the top?

Attachment 1792

Hot damn Deci,
I hope no managers from any Hotel Imperials around the world read this thread.

If so, the hanger was *complementary* from the concierge......amongst around *souvenirs* back in the days when I was single.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

Blasphemer!

I would never have thought to see this from you Penton!

I'll say anything to keep you on this forum.

I'll try to think of at least one instance (real world viewing demonstration/test) to explain my blasphemy........and post it tomorrow or later on in the week.

[spicynacho]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Regarding theatrical presentations, it would be best for me to confine my comments to things like the advantages of 4K digital over 2K digital or 2K digital over your typical ole fashioned 35 mm. film projector.

In regards to digital theaters, what format do they use? My guess is it would have to be some hard drive or tape based media, probably of a highly proprietery nature. Anyway, I know 1080p is basiclly 2k, fixed at the 16:9 aspect ratio, and basically 4k is 4 times the resolution.

Do you think that studios will ever release their content at a 4k level or will that be so close to the master that they will not want that being distributed to the mass public? It seems like releasing a 4K format, despite any DRM that may be put on it (DRM will eventually be broken), is equivalent to releasing the source code for software. I don't think hollywood is anywhere near ready for that.

[juanleche]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Actually this thread is for the people.
Specifically, “that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom--and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."

P.S.
For people that like to discuss politics on it......you know who God is, right?

Morgan Freeman...

oh I know, Evan Almighty on Blu-ray!!

[WickyWoo]

Penton, hit your PMs. The rest of you, try to attach a disaster scenario to that now

[Deciazulado]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

I'll say anything to keep you on this forum.

I'll try to think of at least one instance (real world viewing demonstration/test) to explain my blasphemy........and post it tomorrow or later on in the week.

Some man's blasphemy is another deci's steak

[WickyWoo]

Just don't let spielberg hear you. The man still edits on a moviola, that's how much he loves film

[BorrowedTime]

Penton,

I have a couple questions about the Oscars...

1) Do you know the reason behind why the majority of Oscar categories have 5 nominees, while three categories (Makeup, Visual Effects, and Animated Feature Film) only have 3, and one (Documentary (Short Subject)) has 4?

2) Jon Stewart joked about this after a commercial break, but I'm curious... What does go on during commercial breaks? Is there some kind of entertainment up on stage for those 2-4 minutes (stand up routines, musical performances, movie montages, etc..)? Do the attendees simply sit in their seats or do they get up and mill around, socializing with one another?

[WickyWoo]

2) Jon Stewart joked about this after a commercial break, but I'm curious... What does go on during commercial breaks? Is there some kind of entertainment up on stage for those 2-4 minutes (stand up routines, musical performances, movie montages, etc..)? Do the attendees simply sit in their seats or do they get up and mill around, socializing with one another?

If it's like other live tapings I've been to, they just crank up some music and "talk amongst yaselves"

[Objectivity]

Originally Posted by WickyWoo

Penton, hit your PMs. The rest of you, try to attach a disaster scenario to that now

You already know the Yankees will win the World Series this year? That's the biggest - non political - disaster I can think of.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by WickyWoo

Penton, hit your PMs. The rest of you, try to attach a disaster scenario to that now

I try to avoid that box but, when specially alerted,………….will do.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Deciazulado

Some man's blasphemy is another deci's steak

Spoken like a true traditional projectionist.

Geez, Deci, you’ve already got me worried and I haven’t even typed up any elaboration on my blasphemous comment on digital vs film projection.
Next thing is theLion will get on my ass.

How many former/current projectionists are on this forum, anyway?
I think I just placed myself in the crosshairs of some members.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by BorrowedTime

Penton,

I have a couple questions about the Oscars...

1) Do you know the reason behind why the majority of Oscar categories have 5 nominees, while three categories (Makeup, Visual Effects, and Animated Feature Film) only have 3, and one (Documentary (Short Subject)) has 4?

I don’t know, I just vote.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by BorrowedTime

Penton,
2) Jon Stewart joked about this after a commercial break, but I'm curious... What does go on during commercial breaks? Is there some kind of entertainment up on stage for those 2-4 minutes (stand up routines, musical performances, movie montages, etc..)? Do the attendees simply sit in their seats or do they get up and mill around, socializing with one another?

Everyone runs to the restroom to see if Dennis Hopper still has some good stuff leftover.
Meanwhile, there are "seat warmers" (really, I’m not kidding you) that rush to fill the empty seats so, in case we all don’t make it back to our seats before the commercial break is over, it doesn’t appear that a lot of attendees are missing.

You always want that *full house* look for the TV audience.

[stockstar1138]

Penton can you please to me how the hell Dreamworks is this retarded.

How can you sign a contract that doesn't have an out clause for in case Toshiba drops HD DVD.

[stockstar1138]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

I don’t know, I just vote.

care to tell us who you voted for.

was there any bias against films made by paramout/dreamworks and universal for you?

sorry for the tough questions.

[OokieSpookie]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

You always want that *full house* look for the TV audience.

So that is what the Uncle Joey guy does for a living these days...