1 minute ago, PrettyHurts said:

She probably asked for like 100m or something  Queen is used to getting massive checks but the streaming service game has changed. She needs to just sell it and cut her losses

but when will she give up and cut her losses…

I will say I am surprised Amazon Prime didn't take it? They are sponsors of the tour, doing merchandise, fan events and Jay has a working relationship with Bezos.

 

Is her asking price that much? 
Is it that uncommercial? 

Edited August 31, 20233 yr by Machete

One look at Nadine's and its clear the tea is 100% true.

Not only that but major film sites like Deadline, Above The Line etc wouldn't be reporting on it.

The film is coming 

1 minute ago, Bicassie said:

but when will she give up and cut her losses…

probably soon since the info is leaking. maybe she will seal the deal this week in la  jeff bezos come through 

Just now, Machete said:

I will say I am surprised Amazon Prime didn't take it? They are sponsors of the tours, doing merchandise, fan events and Jay has a working relationship with Bezos.

 

Is her asking price that much? 
Is it that uncommercial? 

It's possible they have.

 

The shows in LA this weekend could also be a chance for Parkwood to network. The article says as much - lots of execs will be there.

***** WE'LL buy it tf. Sell it direct to consumer! Queen to the Hive!

 

Will shell out big bucks for thee scalp!

 

Spoiler

As long as I can use Delta SkyMiles and Inter-Continental hotel points

 

 

2 minutes ago, Otter said:

One look at Nadine's and its clear the tea is 100% true.

Not only that but major film sites like Deadline, Above The Line etc wouldn't be reporting on it.

The film is coming 

It's also pretty obvious because Nadine's PR directed inquiries to Parkwood. They didn't say no comment or give a vague answer.

1 minute ago, Otter said:

One look at Nadine's and its clear the tea is 100% true.

Not only that but major film sites like Deadline, Above The Line etc wouldn't be reporting on it.

The film is coming 

Yeah, I think it’s quite obvious that the film is on the way at this point. The articles stated this was the status MONTHS ago. The tour interlude saying “you asked for the visuals” and a queen move at her own pace points to they exist. It’s also aligns with some of the reshoot tea. It’s really just a countdown to the announcement at this point. I’m guessing Amazon Prime is could be the streaming site that get it considering how much support they’ve given to Renaissance for the last months. 

If they’re saying it’s better and weirder than BIK then I’m BEYOND hyped. BIK was already phenomenal to me so if we get more experimental stuff and make it a spectacle, oh I’m sat!
 

This article must mean something will happen soon, it HAS to

Just now, SashaDevachelli said:

If they’re saying it’s better and weirder than BIK then I’m BEYOND hyped. BIK was already phenomenal to me so if we get more experimental stuff and make it a spectacle, oh I’m sat!
 

This article must mean something will happen soon, it HAS to

Weirder than Lemonade, better than BIK.

 

We're in for a treat.

I highly doubt anyone passed on this as highly anticipated as it is. 
 

sounds like the writer found out who

might be involved and created a BS article around it. 

5 minutes ago, Otter said:

One look at Nadine's and its clear the tea is 100% true.

Not only that but major film sites like Deadline, Above The Line etc wouldn't be reporting on it.

The film is coming 

Not anytime soon if they still looking for buyers. 
 

Bey fans better get tagging all the streaming platforms to release it.

 

3 minutes ago, FSXP said:

Yeah, I think it’s quite obvious that the film is on the way at this point. The articles stated this was the status MONTHS ago. The tour interlude saying “you asked for the visuals” and a queen move at her own pace points to they exist. It’s also aligns with some of the reshoot tea. It’s really just a countdown to the announcement at this point. I’m guessing Amazon Prime is could be the streaming site that get it considering how much support they’ve given to Renaissance for the last months. 

Or maybe amazon has first dibs on the tour doc / film and isn’t considered for the project at all. 

What article are you talking about?

4 minutes ago, Otter said:

They state that is speculation

"Asked why, the source could only speculate, saying, “I’m guessing the price and lack of replay value for the casual viewer” is why it hasn’t sold yet, though they also suggested the possibility that “maybe Beyoncé didn’t like how it turned out? I don’t know…”

I understood. 

 

I’m just saying it that doesn’t make sense to report/speculate that studios passed on it and when asked why, the answer being “Maybe she wasn’t happy with it”.

 

For me, that calls the entire piece into question.  She had a viewing for potential buyers, but there’s no deal because she didn’t like it?  Saying something that absurd as the “source” calls into question, for me, everything else.
 

I believe Nadia is one of the directors.  And that’s it.

12 minutes ago, Cbreezy said:

I beg to differ. 

 

Yes, the tour is slaying. 

 

However, if (for example) she spent $20 million making visuals and can't bag a deal for at least $40 million (excluding the streamer's promotional spend) commitment, then it's a loss-making venture. Which is the likely reason she's playing hardball. The math HAS to math. 

 

I love our girl, but it's entirely possible for her to have compartmentalized wins and compartmentalized losses/challenges. 

 

And she is right to play hardball, she knows her worth and won't renege on it. That is why i LOVE HER. 

Funny thing is the film probably would have already been scooped up if she actually promoted. The whole exclusivity schtick will only last for so long, people will move on eventually. 

 

Black is King didn't get it's just due partly because of her. I don't understand putting so much hard work into something and not give it the full push.  And now these other artists are winning emmy's for lesser quality content. 

Edited August 31, 20233 yr by carameldelight

Just now, XXX. said:

I understood. 

 

I’m just saying it that doesn’t make sense to report/speculate that studios passed on it and when asked why, the answer being “Maybe she wasn’t happy with it”.

 

For me, that calls the entire piece into question.  She had a viewing for potential buyers, but there’s no deal because she didn’t like it?  Saying something that absurd as the “source” calls into question, for me, everything else.
 

I believe Nadia is one of the directors.  And that’s it.

Exactly! why would Bey allegedly be shopping something she wasn’t happy about. As protective as she is over her image  

 

 

Most of you already love her again, by the time the visuals are out you'll be licking her a** 

I can't help getting excited like

 

Some of y'all are serving Donald Trump yelling fake news at everything  The writer is a respected insider.

1 minute ago, OnMyCoolJ said:

Or maybe amazon has first dibs on the tour doc / film and isn’t considered for the project at all. 

Possible but that just wouldn’t be good business. highly anticipated album visuals + tour film + merch. that’s amazing synergy that would be instantly profitable. it’s advertisement on advertisement. 

19 minutes ago, Kristie Kuwa said:

Money is one thing, but who wants to collaborate with THE Beyonce if they cant even be sure that their input/creativity/expertise will ever see the light of day because of greed?

As a creative, I'd think twice of working with her the next time tbh. After all, you invest time, effort and creative energy for literally nothing

 

Shes shooting herself in the foot with that in the longrun. 

All of this.

That makes so much sense, I’m sure these executives have access to and have seen the Black is King viewership numbers and determined it’s not worth paying top dollar for a visual of a year old project (that Beyoncé won’t promote). There is no replay value anymore, these are videos for an album release over a YEAR ago. No one wants to pay a restaurant $100 million dollars for a microwaved lasagna that’s been sitting in the freezer for a year, no matter how good it was when it was fresh

 

this isn’t being a “hater” it’s just realistic, and we all know parkwood are bad at their jobs. 

1 minute ago, Kingdom said:

And she is right to play hardball, she knows her worth and won't renege on it. That is why i LOVE HER. 

I mean, I don't disagree with you.

 

I'm just torn.

 

The fan in me wants the visuals ASAP. 

 

The objective thinker in me, like you, loves the ballsiness of the stand-off. She knows her worth and is likely future-proofing herself from low-ball deals down the line by not taking one now. 

 

There surely has to be a middle ground that factors in the reality that time is ticking. Pushing it much further lessens the commercial value of the visuals IMO. Really and truly, who - en masse - will give a f**k about the visuals deep into next year for an album that came out two years before?

 

It's about...balance.