Events People (Births) William S. Paley William Samuel Paley (28 September 1901 to 26 October 1990) was an American businessman, primarily involved in the media, and best known as the chief executive who built the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) from a small radio network into one of the foremost radio and television network operations in… Read More
Events 1938 – The United States Department of Justice files suit in New York City against the motion picture industry charging violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act in regards to the studio system. The case would eventually result in a break-up of the industry in 1948. People (Deaths) 2005 – James Doohan, Canadian-American actor (b.… Read More
Events 1878 – Eadweard Muybridge takes a series of photographs to prove that all four feet of a horse leave the ground when it runs; the study becomes the basis of motion pictures. Eadweard Muybridge Eadweard Muybridge (09 April 1830 to 08 May 1904, born Edward James Muggeridge) was an English photographer known for his… Read More
Introduction In the Hollywood movie industry, a four-quadrant movie is one which appeals to all four major demographic ‘quadrants’ of the moviegoing audience: both male and female, and both over- and under-25s (see below). In general, films are aimed (to at least) two such quadrants, and most tent-pole films are four-quadrant movies. A film’s budget… Read More
Introduction In cinematic/filmmaking parlance, a film in its first run has been recently released. Background In North America, new films attract the majority of their theatrical viewers in the first few weeks after their release. Further, different movie theatres pay different rates to show films depending on how recently they have been released. In 1946,… Read More
Introduction Film noir is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas, particularly those that emphasise cynical attitudes and sexual motivations. Background The 1940’s and 1950’s are generally regarded as the ‘classic period’ of American film noir. Film noir of this era is associated with a low-key, black-and-white visual style that has… Read More
Introduction Hollywood was incorporated as a municipality in 1903. It was consolidated with the city of Los Angeles in 1910, and soon thereafter a prominent film industry emerged, eventually becoming the most recognisable in the world. Read about Bollywood and Lollywood. Hollywood: The Neighbourhood Hollywood is a neighbourhood in the central region of Los Angeles,… Read More
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