Reelist: X-Men’s Wolverine, Innovating Film Franchises

So begins the inaugural summer blockbuster release season: Wolverine, the X-Men origins backstory or prequel on the immortal, was superhuman enough to pull away from the pack with $87 million or $21,225 per theater average. From Hugh Jackman’s Oscar hosting to the leaking of a screener, the latest Marvel franchise had plenty of build-up, and many are already saying the leak either didn’t hurt or cost the film $20 million. Read more >>

Recent Innovation Jobs

Who knew the economy was tanking, and yet there are jobs still out there:

• Director, Business Development at Lucasfilm
• Executive Director, Marketing at MySpace Music
• Director, Entertainment Publicity at Lucasfilm
• Story Artist at Pixar Animation Studios
• Vice President, Digital Marketing at Fox Filmed Entertainment
• Entertainment Product Manager at CBS Mobile Entertainment
• Digital Campaign Dev&Ops Manager at Participant Media

Check them out at New Medici Jobs… We’ll also be highlighting the most innovative headhunters/recruiters in the media+lifestyle market. Submit your favorites to info [at] newmedici.com.