Production Companies to Change Distributing Methods?

Kevin Spacey an actor from Netflix's show, "House of Cards" said, " Netflix has demonstrated they have learned the lesson that the music industry didn't – give people what they want, when they want it, in the form they want it in at a reasonable price and they’ll more than likely pay for it rather than pirate it." He also said that television and production companies can learn from Netflix since "House of Cards" earned nine Emmy nominations, including best drama and the second season is on the way. He said that Netflix demonstrated that the audience want to control what they want to see and when they want to see it. Who knows if the big production companies will think about will change their ways but after seeing how successful Netflix is, they may consider the idea. As a consumer I wouldn't mind if television and production companies would distribute their shows or films like Netflix and I'm pretty sure everyone else wouldn't as well. Netflix lets us re-watch seasons of our favorites shows and movies and discover new ones to indulge ourselves in as well and all for one low cost, $8 a month. If companies were to consider the idea they may have higher ratings for their shows since now everyone has internet and wouldn't have to rely on channels that certain companies may have.

http://www.techspot.com/news/53783-kevin-spacey-urges-tv-film-industry-to-revamp-distribution-methods.html

DOTS- Archiving Films Digitally

DOTS- a Digital Optical Technology System that was developed by the Eastman Kodak Company but is being patented by Group 47. They were formed around 2008 and have been working on securing patents, designs, and manufacturing processes for the DOTS. The reason for DOTS being created is said that when studios save their movies on films it lasts for about a century but with DOTS it lasts 100 plus years. But not many people are fond of DOTS since they say, "Archiving in the digital age is considered a dilemma that might result in the loss of some of Hollywood’s movie history." There are two sides to this issue but Group 47 considers that , while one thinks that this will put aside of archiving movies in film, others "are already showing interest in the technology. And, since archiving of historical material is a global issue that extends well beyond the entertainment industry, Hummel told The Hollywood Reporter that 'Group 47 is also working with some government agencies who are very supportive [of DOTS].' " DOTS has been proven to withstand harsh conditions. Such as, that it is immune from electromagnetic fields, it is chemically inert, non-magnetic, and that it is able to be stored in room temperature or extreme temperatures ranging from 15 - 150 degrees of Fahrenheit. I believe that DOTS is a good thing for the film industry because one will be able to save their movies on DOTS, instead of film, which will make it last longer because it is able to withstand harsh conditions. What do you guys think?

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/behind-screen/digital-archiving-technology-dots-could-612674
http://www.group47.com/site/index.php/what-is-dots
http://www.group47.com/site/index.php/about-group-47/group-47-llc

Christian Bale Ready to See a New Batman on the Big Screen

The "Batman v.s Superman" film has been announced this year at San Diego's comic-con which has Batman and Superman fans to be guessing who will star in this film. "Man of Steel's" Henry Cavill will be Superman but Christian Bale won't play Batman again, after three successful movies. "Bale says he is now ready to see a new actor take on the role he brought to life for three successful films." Now the question on everybody's minds is who will play Batman in the upcoming film and  rumors are going around that Orlando Bloom is going to play Batman but no one is for sure. Armie Hammer and Scott Adkins have also been rumored to be auditioning of the role of Batman. As a consumer who has seen all the three Batman films, that starred Christian Bale its hard to see anyone else being Batman. And I'm sure others may say the same thing but if Christian Bale is ready to see a new actor in the big screen then the audience should be as well. Who knows maybe Orlando Bloom, Armie Hammer, or Scott Adkins will the do good job with the new film and they will be the new Batman. As a future filmmaker it makes it clear to me that an actor can't always play the part of a character all the time, that new actors should be given the chance as well and that one should think what will be the best for the film.

http://www.ibtimes.com/orlando-bloom-play-batman-batman-vs-superman-movie-1381095

http://www.ibtimes.com/christian-bale-wont-play-batman-again-says-hes-ready-pass-role-another-actor-1330603