CARGO 3120: Here We Are Again

The Making of a Sci-Fi Franchise #21
by Daymond C. Roman

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The Story So Far starts HERE)

Okay, so now it seems we are here again. Another set back L It seems our artist will not be able to perform the tasks in which we agreed on. And, that’s not to say that I’m pointing blame or even pouting about it. Because I do understand that life happens; we all do. Things that we’ve intended to do, can often run into the things that happen to us. But, when those situations happen, the question is always clear, “So, what are we gonna do?”

I’m starting to realize that this is the only question we really have to answer in life. And the way we choose to answer that question determines the fates we experience. Sorry if I’m getting too deep too soon, but this is where situations like this usually take me. And I think that’s important as well, because it keeps you from acting from the seams of your pants. It allows you to bring some much-needed character to these situations, because even having the attitude that you won’t give up isn’t good enough. It’s more about how you’re not giving up. read article

NBC Taking Netflix Trail with New Series AQUARIUS

By which we mean that the network will be making the show’s entire season available online after it premieres.

Do they love it? Or is this newest showbiz paradigm the TV equivalent of dumping a bad film by sending it straight to video?

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by Nellie Andreeva

NBC is looking to further blur the linear-digital divide by releasing all 13 episodes of its new David Duchovny series Aquarius on NBC.com and the NBC app after the show’s two-hour linear network premiere on May 28. The entire series also will be offered to all other VOD platforms at that time. read article

When is the Right Time to Pull the Plug on a Long-Running Show?

In the real world, the answer to this question is, “As long as the show’s pulling a big enough audience to make money, it stays.” But in a more perfect world the scenario might play out another way:

tv-network-scheduling-sweepsby Elizabeth Wagmeister

With the broadcast upfronts around the corner, the major networks are tasked with making crucial decisions regarding the fate of series new and old for the 2015-16 season.

Hank Isaac’s LILAC Marches On!

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Indie Video: FUTURE HERO

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TERMINATOR, but cheaper – and better in every way.

Especially the writing, directing, and acting. read article