- Horror and the Supernatural Scare Up BIG Grosses
- The 'McQueen Effect'
- Zoe Saldana Irate Over No Nanny Pay
- Rihanna Sued Over Her Name
Horror Continues To Scare Up Big Box Office
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| Horror has come a long way |
Taking a cue from the big screen, networks (be they broadcast, cable, or internet) are big into horror, as the genre continues to scare up big grosses and audiences.
The supernatural, horror, sci-fi, and now artificial and robotic intelligence spur on the magic 18-34 demo and keep the demand for this genre alive and very well. This month alone six new horror shows debuted on the small screen, and lots of money is being put into new movies and shows.
The genre has reinvented itself to where the horror and thrillers of today are darker but more sophisticated and their viewership has gotten wider. Content that was once viewed only by screaming teens is now watched by a much broader viewership.
Technology has a lot to do with the growth and popularity of horror - creating new, horrific real-life scenarios that are resonating with all types of viewers of all ages. The latest are movies or shows which feature 'synths' or sophisticated robots which are must-haves in many new horror movies and shows. Film and TV show producers and writers feel strongly that there is an huge audience that is fascinated by the topic of artificial intelligence and the potential impact it will have on our real future.
Irregardless, the horror genre is big and getting bigger and is good and getting better.
'The McQueen Effect' - King of Cool Still Worth Big $s
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| McQueen's '76 Porsche |
Steve McQueen was cool no doubt about it and a fine actor as well, in addition to being a for-real race car and motor cycle driver. McQueen did all of his own driving and cycle riding in his movies. In fact, in 'The Great Escape' he did all of the motor cycle riding, including the German who was chasing him. McQueen made a lot of really good movies and made lots of money as one of the highest paid actors of his time. He spent a portion of his wealth on sports cars and other high-end vehicles.
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| McQueen on set of 'Le Mans' |
At last year's Monterey show, McQueen's 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 sold for $10 million! Prior to that his 1968 Ford GT40, used in the filming of 'Le Mans' sold for $11 million.
Steve McQueen died at the age of 50 but he made many timeless movies and is now in the realm of the iconic. The McQueen Effect will be in play at the auction as the King of Cool lives on.
Zoe, Mad As Hell At Studios
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| Zoe Saldana |
Zoe Saldana, the star of 'Avatar' wants the studios to pay for her nanny expenses. The 37 year old actress who has scored big roles, in big franchise films, is advocating that the studios pay-up for her childcare expenses for her two children.
According to Zoe, the studios, "are taking me away from my home and my children away from home and make me work long hours. Therefore I have to pay for a nanny. But they say, 'nope, we don't pay for nannies".
Saldana, who has a net worth of over $14 million has starred several big franchise films, including 'Star Trek' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy'. She will next be seen in the jazz biopic 'Nina' (about the life of singer Nina Simone). She will also be in the upcoming 'Star Trek Beyond' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy 2'.
Hey Zoe, nice try. Throw it at the wall and see if it sticks - next time have 'nanny expenses' put into your contract - it's that simple, but for now - pay the nanny!
DC Comics Sues Rihanna Over Name
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| Hey Rihanna, What's in a name? |
The comics company and pop-singer Rihanna are going head-to-head (legally) over the rights to the name Robyn. DC Comics has filed a claim with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office to prevent Rihanna from trademarking the name Robyn (Rihanna's actual first name) because it is too similar to the name Robin - Batman's sidekick.
This may seem like an over-reach by DC, as Robin or Robyn are hardly unique names, but DC has had a trademark on 'Robin' since 1984 - yup, four years before Robyn Rihanna Fenty was born!
DC can't stop Rihanna from using the name Robyn but she probably can't trademark it either. But who knows, the government is all about paperwork so it could take some time before this issue is resolved.
So, its Robyn or Robin, this issue in itself could be a comic - it is pretty comical after all.
Best and Happy Movie-going
Seymore
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