What Apple's $25M record-setting deal for CODA says about the film business. (#609)

Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett, takes a closer look at the future of independent films and the role film festivals (like the Sundance Film Festival currently underway in Park City, Utah) play in keeping the independent film segment of the industry economically and artistically viable. RMB shares information about the recent rights purchase of the movie CODA by Apple - a purchase which set a new record high for a purchase made by a streaming service (at $25 million).Rob also responds to letters sent in by fans and answers questions from fellow Imagination Connoisseurs in the live chat.(Episode #609 • Originally streamed on January 30, 2021)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-something--4698528/support.

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With over three decades of work in Hollywood behind him, journeyman filmmaker Robert Meyer Burnett, best known for directing, co-writing and editing the award-winning cult favorite feature film FREE ENTERPRISE, starring Emmy winners William Shatner and Eric McCormack, offers his own unique perspective on the entertainment industry in his daily “Robservations” podcast - free-flowing, streaming conversations with industry professionals and fans about everything from toys to comics to movies and television. Rob brings an interesting perspective to the world of genre entertainment that’s definitely “big picture” stuff.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-something--4698528/support.