Monthly Archives: October 2009
Top 10 Innovations In Upcoming Avatar Film
10. Makes your popcorn taste like buttered binary code 9. Guaranteed Seizure Technology™ 8. For first time ever, a character will exist only in your mind 7. Entire screen literally wrapped around your fucking face 6. Sequel hyped with “groundbreaking … Continue reading
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Producer offers screenwriter $0 in exchange for services
Scribe jumps at ‘great opportunity’ Despite making nearly $100,000 a year as an accountant, aspiring screenwriter Josh Pendleton has agreed to write a script for producer Kevin Dernier in exchange for absolutely nothing. “It’s all about getting a foot in … Continue reading
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WGA study reveals 93% of screenwriters need more validation
Could also use additional praise and sympathy
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Script Track – October 27, 2009
Carman A dying mechanic extends his life by hooking himself up to a 1967 Mustang…fusing man and machine and creating pure awesomeness. Based on a pitch by Jay Leno. Flan of The Month A taut thriller about a man who … Continue reading
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TV viewer opts for ‘Webster’ rerun over ‘Jay Leno Show’
‘It just feels hipper’ Pasadena native Judy Levinson, a 44-year-old mother of three, recently chose an episode of ‘Webster’ that originally aired in 1988 over a brand-new installment of Jay Leno’s comedy show. According to the stay-at-home mom, after watching … Continue reading
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Writer admits film festival pitch didn’t go exactly as planned
‘Telling David Boxerbaum to go fuck himself? That was a mistake’ Aspiring screenwriter Larry Bolan came to Austin in hopes of parlaying his sci-fi pitch into an offer of representation. “Unfortunately, it didn’t really go down like that,” said the … Continue reading
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Hollywood Roaster Tracking Index
. The Hollywood Roaster Tracking Index is your comprehensive guide to the scripts and projects creating the most buzz around town… Download The PDF
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Ron Howard spotted smoking 3-foot bong before AFF panel discussion
‘Just needed something to calm nerves’ he claims
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Fanboy prays for continued health of J.J. Abrams
‘May he never stop making awesome movies’ 16-year-old Bobby Cronendell of rural Ohio is the son of an Evangelical preacher, but he’s also a devout fanboy, which is why he asks Jesus every night to protect his idol J.J. Abrams … Continue reading
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Script Track – October 20, 2009
Capri Son A football coach is forced to come to grips with the fact that his teenage son’s fondness for wearing capri pants is actually a symptom of a much deeper issue. Writer: Bill Kenro The Adventures of Ike Ikea … Continue reading
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