The Business
Skyline's Back Story; IM Global at the AFM
The special-effects gurus known as the Brothers Strause made Skyline for a thrifty $10 million. They wanted to prove themselves as directors to the studios but found out they'd rather make their own films. Plus, we go behind closed doors to where deals are made at the American Film Market. We spend a day shadowing the head of the international sales and distribution company IM Global and track their landmark deal on Walking with Dinosaurs.
By Kim Masters • • 29m ListenThe special-effects gurus known as the Brothers Strause made Skyline for a thrifty $10 million. They wanted to prove themselves as directors to the studios but found out they'd rather make their own films. Plus, we go behind closed doors to where deals are made at the American Film Market. We spend a day shadowing the head of the international sales and distribution company IM Global and track their landmark deal on Walking with Dinosaurs.
Today's Banter Topics:
NBC/Universal executive drama
SAG/AFTRA deal with the studios
Jessica Alba-John August war of words
Banner image of (L to R) Will Ferrell and Stuart Ford: IM Global
