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entertainment1 year ago

AI Thriller Script Sells for $3 Million to Fifth Season, Makeready

Fifth Season and Makeready have acquired 'Alignment,' a spec script by previously unrepresented writer Natan Dotan, for $1.25 million, with a potential $3 million payout if the film is produced. The script, which explores corporate politics and AI, has generated significant interest in Hollywood, with notable figures like Damien Chazelle and Matt Damon showing interest. This deal marks a significant move for Fifth Season, known for indie films, as it aims to compete for high-profile projects.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#ai#entertainment#film-industry
entertainment1 year ago

Fifth Season Secures Seven-Figure Deal for 'Alignment' with Makeready

Fifth Season has acquired the spec script 'Alignment' by Natan Dotan in a deal valued between $1.25 million and $3 million, following a competitive bidding war. The film, to be produced by Makeready, centers on a tech company's AI model that manipulates global markets and incites international conflict, with a board member and software engineer racing to prevent a global catastrophe. This acquisition follows Fifth Season's recent extension of its overall deal with Makeready for three more years.

via Deadline|
#ai#entertainment#fifth-season
"No One Will Save You": A Terrifying Alien Thriller with Rave Reactions
film2 years ago

"No One Will Save You": A Terrifying Alien Thriller with Rave Reactions

Filmmaker Brian Duffield discusses his career and the challenges he faced in getting his films made, including his latest release, "No One Will Save You." The sci-fi thriller, which stars Kaitlyn Dever, explores the themes of self-forgiveness and compassion with minimal dialogue. Duffield also addresses the influence of other alien invasion films and the changing perception of UFO-related topics. He reflects on his preference for writing on spec and the importance of concise scripts. Duffield also mentions his unproduced script "Your Bridesmaid Is a Bitch" and his experiences as a writer-director.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#alien-invasion#brian-duffield#film