ICYMI: SSN’s Top Original Stories For 3/10 – 3/14/14

SSN Studio Analysis Part One: Fox Reaps Rewards Overseas

SSN ushers in spring with an in-depth analysis of 20th Century Fox, the only studio we’ve examined that hasn’t spent at least a brief stretch of time in the last five years as the highest-grossing shop in town. Since we’re now two-plus months into 2014, and Fox has only released a trio of films thus far, we’ll look at 2013 as both past and present in Part One. (SSN)

SSN Studio Analysis Part Two: The Heat is On at Fox

Part Two of SSN’s studio analysis of Fox centers on the Fox films of 2013 and what’s still to come. (SSN)

SSN Studio Analysis Part Three: Behind the Corporate Curtain at Fox

There’s no denying that Fox can be a tumultuous place to work. In the wake of Tom Rothman’s 2012 departure, and as DreamWorks head Stacey Snider is poised as his possible replacement, SSN examines what might happen if Snider comes aboard, as well as a look at what life was like at Fox during Rothman’s tenure. (SSN)

SSN Studio Analysis Part Four: Superheroes, Assassins & Chipmunks Fill Fox’s Future

SSN concludes our studio analysis of Fox bytaking a look at what the future has in store for Fox, as well as what Fox has in store for us. This space was previously filled with movies releasing in 2014, but given that we are well into the year, we will be taking a closer look at 2015 and beyond. (SSN)

Spotlight: Alan Ladd, Jr. on Championing ‘Star Wars’ & the Highs and Lows of a Legendary Career

Alan Ladd, Jr.—aka “Laddie”—started as an agent and producer before becoming Head of Creative Affairs and then Pres. of Twentieth Century Fox, championing Star Wars, All That Jazz, Alien and Breaking Away. He eventually went back to producing via The Ladd Company. SSN spoke to Ladd about his time at Twentieth Century Fox, budget problems with Star Wars, and the changes he’s seen within the studio system. (SSN)

Spotlight: Filmmaker Paul Feig on his New Deal at Fox, Peanuts & ‘The Heat’ Spinoff

SSN spoke with Feig about what enticed him to sign with Fox, how he handles studio notes and whether he’ll bring McCarthy and Bullock back together for a spinoff of The Heat. (SSN)