Tag Archives: ICM
THR Radio Report: ICM goes wide with ‘Chopposites Attract’ script
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New media gives aspiring scribe yet another path toward failure
Even in 2-minute increments, writer’s work still heinous The advent of new media has created a growing demand for inventive storylines and compelling characters, but there’s still no market for the hackwork produced by 28-year-old scribe Andy Kaplan. “[Kaplan] sent … Continue reading
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Writer pays entertainment attorney $175 to review ICM’s standard release form
Ultimately decides not to sign it
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The Hollywood Roaster introduces script services starting at $150
Exclusive ‘Text Message Consultation’ available for $1 per text The Hollywood Roaster is proud to partner with former ICM intern and freelance script reader Mike Bernell to provide a range of consultation services for today’s gullible writer. Basic Coverage Struggling … Continue reading
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Writer who can’t wait to sell a script forced to do just that
His hope to erode slowly and painfully over time For more than eight years, aspiring screenwriter Ben Simons has been looking forward to the day he sells his first feature script. That day will never come, according to most industry … Continue reading
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Script reader hires script skimmer
Resulting coverage mostly a guess A story analyst employed by ICM recently revealed he hasn’t read a single script in more than a month, but that hasn’t stopped him from turning in 42 coverage reports over the same period. “And … Continue reading
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Screenwriter way too excited about second cousin getting job at ICM
‘This is just the break I need!’ exclaims irrational hack Screenwriter Jake Friedman has been unable to land a literary agent for the past six years, a failure he attributes solely to the fact he wasn’t related to anyone in … Continue reading
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13 industry readers bored to death by same script
Unfunny romantic comedy wreaks havoc on Hollywood More than a dozen assistants and script analysts were senselessly killed this week by “Sports Bar & Girl,” a painfully stale romantic comedy penned by aspiring screenwriter Frank Drennan of Skokie, Illinois. “It’s … Continue reading
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Hollywood professionals return from “vacations” surprisingly orange
Refuse to admit they couldn’t afford lavish trips this year ICM agent Lisa Rendell returned from “two weeks in Hawaii” refreshed, happy and dark orange, according to her assistant Molly. “She looks like an Oompa Loompa,” said the assistant. “I … Continue reading
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Your awful spec script causes ICM reader to quit business altogether
ICM script reader Josh Danali vowed to give his Hollywood dream at least four years to come to fruition. Then he read your awful spec screenplay about alien robots from the past, and he decided to quit the business after … Continue reading
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