We aren’t always reading about our pal Herbie J Pilato, but when we do, we read the most interesting things. Here’s the latest on what one of TVWriter™’s first and foremost contributing editors – now “Contributing Editor Emiritus” – is up to:
Hello All –
More proof, fellow writers, that you aren’t alone. (And that you should feel pretty darn good about telling your so-called friends and relatives who keep asking, “Why don’t you sit down and write something that will be more popular?” to take a hike.)
From our favorite philosopher-cartoonist, Grant Snider.
The following isn’t our usual fare, but it’s more than appropriate.
Elyse Hauser is talking tips and tricks for those of us hard at it trying to get ourselves and our work out to the public. Or to those who can get it to the public. Or those who can give us some money so we can keep on keeping on while we fight the battle of self-expression.
LB’S NOTE: A few weeks ago, Fake Video, made possible by comparatively easy to use software that can replace people’s faces and expressions with those of others without an overt sign of doctoring, was the latest Big Scary Thing.
Now, however, we’re talking about something even more fascinating – to me anyway – AI voice replacement so natural that, at the very least, an awful lot of actors may soon be out of jobs. TVWriter™ Bob Tinsley tells the tale (in his own voice).
You need this guide to streaming what you want when you want it by knowing where to go to get it. Step into the future with:
Apple’s announcement of its long-awaited streaming service will add yet another big player to an already-overstuffed business. Cutting the cord is no longer a radical act; according to a recent MPAA report, it’s now the TV-watching norm. However, cable still holds an advantage that streamers do not: It’s easy to use. Dozens of networks, all accessible through a scroll. No clicking through multiple platforms or apps. It’s a simpler world.
For some, the answer is Netflix. It spends billions annually on content creation that’s designed to convince subscribers that the studio offers everything they’d ever want to watch. However, Disney+, Apple TV+, Hulu, Amazon, and HBO, among many others, are spending their own billions to convince consumers otherwise.