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The Sundance Kid's Big Haul

uncle_wiggly — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:16:33 EDT

I'm always baffled how Robert Redford is the king of independent film. The only films that he makes are funded by major studios. The only purpose of the Sundance festival is to increase the value of his real estate holdings in Park City and now he is cashing in on his cable channel all on the backs of kids making films with credit they will never be able to pay back.

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DaveJ — Wed, 07 May 2008 17:14:51 EDT

Something odd seems to be going on at Viacom/CBS. Viacom is introducing a new movie channel and partnership with MGM. This is in direct competition with Showtime, partnered with Paramount. And now, the sale of Sundance, also owned by CBS? Is Showtime on the block?

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IndianSlipper — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:20:29 EDT

@jackvinyl: Exactly, NN wouldn't have gotten made if not for Sundance's $.

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jackvinyl — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:04:48 EDT

As a maker of obscure documentaries, I hope these rainbow folks pony up some cash to the independents trying to get their work seen (after they've lined Bob's pockets... that is). In this exciting world of new distribution platforms, old school cable TV is still the place where an independent can try to pay his mortgage.

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The Sundance Kid's Big Haul

IndianSlipper — Wed, 07 May 2008 13:52:15 EDT

They have my favorite show, Nimrod Nation, occasionally re-run. I like the Sundance and hope they keep it as is.

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