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SSN EVENTS CALENDAR: D23, FANTASTIC FOUR, FEAR THE WALKING DEAD ALL COMING YOUR WAY IN AUGUST
Welcome to August, the month where the summer movie season comes to a close with a few films still seeking to squeeze out a sizable box office during the last days of school vacation. Check out what's releasing and what other industry events are going on around town here. (SSN)FILM DEVELOPMENT FOR 7/30/15: CHRIS PINE TO WOO WONDER WOMAN, RACHEL MCADAMS IN TALKS FOR DR. STRANGE, NEIL MARSHALL TO DIRECT THE SENTENCE
Other film development news includes, Seth Gordon in talks to direct the Baywatch reboot, Bret McKenzie and Michael Chabon signing on to write Disney's Bob the Musical and New Line putting a Shaft reboot into development. (SSN)OTHER HEADLINES
Ryan Kavanaugh’s Relativity Media Finally Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, After Missed Loan Payments & Layoffs
Ryan Kavanaugh’s Relativity Media today filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Manhattan, after weeks of public bloodletting, rumors and lawsuits. (DH)Weinstein Company COO David Glasser Exiting
The Weinstein Company’s chief operating officer David Glasser has resigned after seven years at the iconic independent studio. (VAR)Netflix's Oscar Hopeful 'Beasts of No Nation' Books Theatrical Release
Netflix is partnering with indie film distributor Bleecker Street and exhibitor Landmark to release the film day-and-date on Friday, October 16, 2015 in 19 markets. (IW)Amazon signs 'Top Gear' team for new car show
The former hosts of TV hit Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, have signed up to present a new car show on Amazon. (CNN)Sony Profits Swell In Q1; Film Unit Suffers Loss
Sony beat analyst estimates with a 38.8% increase in operating profit for the first quarter of 2015, but its pictures division incurred a $96M loss with no breakout hits released during the period. (DH)
The Top 25 American Film Schools
THR has ranked the top 25 programs every year for half a decade. To assemble this year's list, the magazine toured campuses, met with deans and educators, talked to academic and industry experts and observers, and interviewed scores of alums. (THR)INFOGRAPHIC: SEE THE DAILY ROUTINES OF THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS CREATIVE PEOPLE
From Darwin to Mozart, this data visualization of Daily Rituals: How Artists Work shows you how the super-achievers spent their time. (FC)