Members of the Directors Guild of America have until Friday to vote on their new contract, and those contacted this week by Variety were overwhelmingly voting yes.
In interviews, members noted the contract includes significant gains in residuals, creative rights, safety provisions and working hours.
But several also indicated that they have no interest in compounding Hollywood’s labor strife. Most directors and below-the-line DGA members have been out of work since the Writers Guild of America strike began on May 2.
“I’ve been around long enough that is a pretty good deal, and I’d like to get back to work,” said Matt Rebenkoff, who has worked as a first assistant director on “Don’t Look Up,” and “Jumanji: The Next Level.”
The sentiments expressed in interviews run counter to the prevailing mood on Twitter, where members have been urging a “no” vote. Opponents of the deal include prominent writer-directors such as Warren Leight,...
In interviews, members noted the contract includes significant gains in residuals, creative rights, safety provisions and working hours.
But several also indicated that they have no interest in compounding Hollywood’s labor strife. Most directors and below-the-line DGA members have been out of work since the Writers Guild of America strike began on May 2.
“I’ve been around long enough that is a pretty good deal, and I’d like to get back to work,” said Matt Rebenkoff, who has worked as a first assistant director on “Don’t Look Up,” and “Jumanji: The Next Level.”
The sentiments expressed in interviews run counter to the prevailing mood on Twitter, where members have been urging a “no” vote. Opponents of the deal include prominent writer-directors such as Warren Leight,...
- 6/22/2023
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
We love us some Werewolves at Famous Monsters, evident by our reunion features on The Howling in the current issue (#285) and An American Werewolf In London in the last issue (#284) of the magazine — plus coverage of the Cry Havoc comic book in #285. In this podcast, we speak with The Howling director Joe Dante and its star, Dee Wallace, about the making of the classic 1981 horror flick. We also dive into the world of Werewolves in movies, TV, and comics. Hosted by Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine’s Executive Editor David Weiner alongside FM’s Caroline Stephenson (our resident Werewolf fanatic) and Cameron Hatheway.
Joe Dante interview – [7:21]
Dee Wallace interview – [14:08]
General Werewolf discussion – [25:19]
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Joe Dante interview – [7:21]
Dee Wallace interview – [14:08]
General Werewolf discussion – [25:19]
Buy Famous Monsters #284 & 285 at CaptainCo!
- 4/11/2016
- by Cameron Hatheway
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice finally arrives on the big screen on March 25, and the Famous Monsters crew weighs in on the highly anticipated film, from expectations of the compelling-but-arguably uneven super match-up to fan scrutiny, Zack Snyder‘s creative choices, and our Batman and Superman all-time favorites on TV and film. Hosted by Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine’s Executive Editor David Weiner alongside FM’s Caroline Stephenson, Jorge Marrero and Cameron Hatheway. Behind-the-Scenes / Man Of Steel discussion – [2:09] Zack Snyder interview – [19:12] Favorite Batman / Superman on TV & Film – [36:39] Buy Famous Monsters #284 Here!
- 3/14/2016
- by Cameron Hatheway
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Pour some wine, spill some blood… The Silver Scream Film & Comic Festival is coming! This time around, the FM Podcast welcomes our very own Phil Kim, publisher of Famous Monsters magazine, to discuss the Silver Scream Fest, the fun/excitement surrounding it, its special screening/Q&A panel guests (including An American Werewolf In London‘s John Landis, Rick Baker, and David Naughton, and Nightmare On Elm Street‘s Robert Englund and Heather Langenkamp), and many other special happenings related to the March 4-6 event up in Santa Rosa, CA. Hosted by Famous Monsters Editor David Weiner along with FM’s Caroline Stephenson and Jorge Marrero. For full info on The Silver Scream Film & Comic Festival, go to silverscreamfest.com.
- 2/15/2016
- by Cameron Hatheway
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
The Famous Monsters crew dives into a Spoiler-filled review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens! What we loved, what disappointed us, what moved us, what confused us. From our favorite moments to our serious nitpicks, we break down the monster J.J. Abrams hit. Did we mention there are Spoilers throughout? Yes, Spoilers. If you haven’t seen the film yet, don’t get mad at us that we Spoil all the plot points to get to the heart of the film.
And, as an added bonus, we include more of our exclusive interview with Mark Hamill, who shares his thoughts about the Star Wars solo spinoff films and what he’d like to see in them.
Hosted by Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine’s Executive Editor David Weiner alongside FM’s Caroline Stephenson, Jorge Marrero and Cameron Hatheway.
Things we loved – [2:45]
Nitpicks – [29:01]
Mark Hamill interview – [51:49]
Future films discussion – [55:00]
Buy Famous Monsters #283 here!
And, as an added bonus, we include more of our exclusive interview with Mark Hamill, who shares his thoughts about the Star Wars solo spinoff films and what he’d like to see in them.
Hosted by Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine’s Executive Editor David Weiner alongside FM’s Caroline Stephenson, Jorge Marrero and Cameron Hatheway.
Things we loved – [2:45]
Nitpicks – [29:01]
Mark Hamill interview – [51:49]
Future films discussion – [55:00]
Buy Famous Monsters #283 here!
- 12/23/2015
- by Cameron Hatheway
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Flash Gordon and Space: 1999 are in the spotlight as we delve deeper into the pages of the new Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine. Book-ending exclusive FM interview segments with Sam J. Jones and Martin Landau is lively banter with Bif Bang Pow! toys & collectibles co-founder/Flash super-fan Jason Lenzi, who joins in as our special guest. Hosted by Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine’s Executive Editor David Weiner alongside FM’s Caroline Stephenson, Jorge Marrero and Cameron Hatheway.
Flash Gordon discussion – [7:14]
Sam Jones interview – [39:43]
Flash Gordon toy talk – [46:22]
Space: 1999 discussion – [50:51]
Martin Landau interview – [1:10:30]
Space: 1999 toy talk – [1:14:47]
Buy Famous Monsters #283 here!
Flash Gordon discussion – [7:14]
Sam Jones interview – [39:43]
Flash Gordon toy talk – [46:22]
Space: 1999 discussion – [50:51]
Martin Landau interview – [1:10:30]
Space: 1999 toy talk – [1:14:47]
Buy Famous Monsters #283 here!
- 12/15/2015
- by Cameron Hatheway
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
In FM’s first-ever podcast, Mark Hamill himself reveals Star Wars: The Force Awakens insights and his personal experiences growing up as a Monster Kid, while Krampus writer/director Michael Dougherty explains the mythos behind his title monster and the use of practical vs. CGI effects in his holiday horror-comedy. Hosted by Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine’s Executive Editor David Weiner alongside FM’s Caroline Stephenson, Jorge Marrero and Cameron Hatheway.
Star Wars discussion – [1:40]
Mark Hamill interview – [18:47]
Star Wars Holiday Special – [39:23]
Krampus discussion – [45:55]
Michael Dougherty interview – [49:23]
Buy Famous Monsters #283 here!
Star Wars discussion – [1:40]
Mark Hamill interview – [18:47]
Star Wars Holiday Special – [39:23]
Krampus discussion – [45:55]
Michael Dougherty interview – [49:23]
Buy Famous Monsters #283 here!
- 12/2/2015
- by Cameron Hatheway
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
As the second series of Gordon's Great Escape begins production and Gordon Ramsay leaves Thailand to head to Cambodia on his first ever tour of South East Asia, Optomen International has sold the first series to Zee Networks in India. In the first 3x60 series, produced by One Potato Two Potato for Channel 4, Gordon embarks on a gastronomic quest, travelling to India to experience the stunning diversity of its culinary traditions and submerging himself in all aspects of Indian culture - no matter how challenging, unfamiliar or extreme. Caroline Stephenson, director ...
- 5/18/2010
- BusinessofCinema
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