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entertainment1 year ago

TV Writers Face Fear and Brutality in Today's Industry

The TV writing industry is facing a brutal time as opportunities shrink and job insecurity grows due to a wave of downsizing and a shift from Peak TV to austerity. Many writers are struggling to find work, with fewer shows being greenlit and fewer spots in writers rooms. The lack of pilots and a decrease in scripted TV series have left writers scrambling for multiple gigs to make a livable wage. Financial assistance programs are seeing increased demand, and many writers are considering leaving the industry altogether. Despite the current lull, some industry insiders remain optimistic that the market will pick up again in the near future.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#financial-assistance#industry-downturn
entertainment1 year ago

"The Girls on the Bus": Amy Chozick's Journey from Journalism to Drama

Amy Chozick, co-creator of the Max series "The Girls on the Bus," explains why the show, inspired by her book "Chasing Hillary," is set in a fictional world with made-up politicians and media outlets instead of exploring real-life challenges. The show, a light dramedy, follows four female political journalists covering a presidential election and aims to be an escape from the dark and divisive nature of real politics. Chozick discusses her transition from journalism to TV writing, the focus of the TV project, and the challenges female journalists face. She also reflects on the public's perception of journalists and her nostalgia for the newsroom.

via NPR|
#amy-chozick#entertainment#journalism
entertainment1 year ago

"Kate Winslet's Reign in HBO's 'The Regime' Receives Mixed Reviews"

Television writer Will Tracy, known for his work on "Succession," has created a new limited series for HBO called "The Regime," featuring Kate Winslet as the eccentric chancellor of an unnamed country. The show, set to premiere on March 3, is a satirical take on the powerful and is described as a twisted love story set in a dreamy, invented place far from America. Tracy drew inspiration from his fascination with autocrats and his research on historical rulers, aiming to create a unique female head of state character. The series, produced by the team behind "Succession," offers a heightened reality with zany and violent elements, while avoiding direct parallels to real-world events.

via The Washington Post|
#entertainment#kate-winslet#satire
entertainment1 year ago

"Exclusive: Inside the Casting Search for Logan Huntzberger in 'Gilmore Girls'"

Former "Gilmore Girls" writer Stan Zimmerman reflects on his time working on the series in his memoir, "The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore," sharing anecdotes about the casting search for the character Logan Huntzberger and his experiences working with show creator Amy Sherman-Palladino. Zimmerman details the intense process of catching up on the show's storylines, the dynamics in the writers' room, and his interactions with the cast and crew, including his fondness for Lauren Graham and his role in casting Matt Czuchry as Logan.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#amy-sherman-palladino#entertainment#gilmore-girls
entertainment2 years ago

Insider Reveals 'Friends' Cast's Negative Attitude Towards Scripts

Former TV writer Patty Lin reveals her less-than-ideal experience working on the hit sitcom Friends, stating that the cast rarely had anything positive to say about the scripts and often voiced their dissatisfaction. Lin also shares her struggle with imposter syndrome as the only Asian writer in the room, feeling the pressure to represent her entire race. Despite the challenges, Lin considers Friends her most recognizable credit, but admits she never wanted to work on a sitcom again.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#friends#imposter-syndrome
entertainment2 years ago

Taylor Sheridan's Unconventional Approach to Writing and TV Production.

Taylor Sheridan, the writer of Yellowstone, 1883, and 1923, has spoken out against the WGA's minimum staffing demands for TV writers rooms, stating that it would hinder his creative freedom. He also commented on the ongoing dispute over Kevin Costner's availability to shoot his final episodes for Yellowstone, saying that he and the network had worked out a schedule towards Costner's preferred exit date, but he is disappointed that it truncates the closure of his character.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#kevin-costner#taylor-sheridan
entertainment2 years ago

Industry Insiders Sound Off on WGA Strike, A.I., and Mini-Rooms at ATX TV Festival

Julie Plec and Zoanne Clack, along with other high-profile writers, discussed the ongoing WGA strike and the issues surrounding it at the ATX Television Festival. They expressed anger over the lack of care for content creators and the fact that many writers are struggling financially despite working on hit shows. The panel also addressed the importance of on-set experience and the need for diverse writers in writers' rooms. Negotiations with the AMPTP were criticized for being led by labor lawyers and business affairs execs rather than studio heads.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#julie-plec#strike
entertainment2 years ago

TV Writing: Evolving Wages and Industry Changes

TV writer and creator of The Wire, David Simon, says that the nature of the TV industry has changed, with studios hiring writers on shorter contracts, making it difficult for writers to sustain themselves. Simon, who is a member of the Writers Guild of America's negotiating committee, argues that many of the fundamental issues that led to the 2007 writer's strike are at stake here, including how technology is reshaping the profession. He also believes that AI cannot challenge what writers do at a fundamentally creative level and that if the industry goes in that direction, it will infantilize itself.

via NPR|
#ai#entertainment#hollywood
entertainment2 years ago

George R.R. Martin Stands with Writers' Strike, Despite Project Disruptions.

George R.R. Martin criticizes mini-rooms and their impact on new writers, citing his own experience starting out in TV writing for The Twilight Zone. He emphasizes the importance of learning all aspects of production and calls for a career path for new and young writers. Martin also supports the Writers Guild of America's proposals for minimum staffing in episodic TV writers rooms and the need for writers to gain production experience.

via Deadline|
#career-path#entertainment#george-rr-martin
entertainment2 years ago

Writers Guild Votes on Strike Authorization as Contract Nears Expiration.

The Writers Guild of America West and East are conducting a strike authorization vote, which could authorize the organization to call a strike after the current Minimum Basic Agreement expires on May 1. The vote will continue through April 17, and if approved, a 2023 strike could start as early as May 2. The guild is demanding increased residuals for reuse markets, standardized compensation and residual terms for features released either theatrically or via streaming, and measures to combat discrimination and harassment and promote pay equity. The guild is asking for a restoration of writer pay and conditions to reflect their value to the industry.

via TVLine|
#entertainment#hollywood#negotiations
entertainment2 years ago

Malia Obama's TV Writing Debut on Donald Glover's 'Swarm'

Malia Obama makes her TV writing debut on Donald Glover's Prime Video series, Swarm, with her episode "Girl, Bye" being described as one of the wildest. The show follows a young woman named Dre on a violent journey following an unexpected trauma involving her sister. Obama was recruited by Glover to be a staff writer on the show, which also included Stephen Glover, Ibra Ake, Jamal Olori, Kara Brown, and Karen Joseph Adcock in the writers' room. The series is now streaming on Prime Video.

via Entertainment Tonight|
#donald-glover#entertainment#malia-obama