BAND VS BRAND is a feature length documentary film focusing on the current state of the music business and on how “the brand” of a rock group, in many cases, has more power than the band members themselves. Filmmaker Bob Nalbandian joins Music Biz Weekly podcast co-hosts Michael Brandvold and…
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American Federation of Musicians Steps Up Pressure on Studios for Fair Streaming Media Residuals
The American Federation of Musicians — at a press conference prior to holding negotiations for a new contract with movie studios — indicated that they are seeking fair streaming media residuals for content created for the Internet. The negotiations are…
In a Huge Surprise, the Chinese Government Gives ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ the Green Light
In an unexpected move, the Chinese government has granted Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody approval for a limited release. But key scenes will probably be nixed. While the film has garnered considerable praise in the United States, earning Rami Malek th…
Billie Holiday Documentary ‘Billie’ Is Now In Post-Production, With Concord Playing a Major Role
A new documentary about legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday is now in post-production. Indie music label group Concord has announced it is partnering with James Erskine’s Billie documentary to help produce the film. Concord holds the rights to Holiday…
HBO Officially Releases the Trailer for Michael Jackson Documentary ‘Leaving Neverland’
Despite the controversy surrounding the upcoming release of the Leaving Neverland documentary, HBO has revealed a new trailer. The trailer features Wade Robson and James Safechuck, both of whom spent extensive time at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch …
A Fyre Festival Spoof Movie Is Now In the Works, Starring Lonely Island and Seth Rogan
Back in April of 2017, right after the disastrous Fyre Festival, Seth Rogen tweeted about working on a film about a festival that goes ‘horribly wrong’. The Lonely Island shared that tweet and added, “for real, thinking about suing Fyre Festival for st…
Despite Threats from Michael Jackson’s Family, HBO Moves Forward With ‘Leaving Neverland’
Ten years after dying from a drug overdose a court later ruled involuntary manslaughter, Michael Jackson is back in the news because of Leaving Neverland. The documentary is about two men, Wade Robson and James Safechuck, both of whom accuse Michael of…
Despite Threats from Michael Jackson’s Family, HBO Moves Forward With ‘Leaving Neverland’
Ten years after dying from a drug overdose a court later ruled involuntary manslaughter, Michael Jackson is back in the news because of Leaving Neverland. The documentary is about two men, Wade Robson and James Safechuck, both of whom accuse Michael of…
Bohemian Rhapsody’s Astounding $833 Million Gross Boosts Fox’s Financial Results
21st Century Fox beat analysts’ expectations for Q2 profit, thanks largely to Bohemian Rhapsody‘s release. Fox posted earnings of 37 cents per share for Q2, but that’s still down 12% from last year. The company’s Q2 2018 earnings were 42 cents per shar…
Lord of the Rings Director Peter Jackson Will Oversee the Upcoming Beatles Documentary ‘Let It Be’
Director Peter Jackson of Lord of the Rings and Hobbit fame will be directing a new documentary about the Beatles. The film has no official title right now. But it’s being referred to as Let It Be due to the source material. Jackson will take 55 hours…