“Studio Reader Stan” #1

Panel 1 of an interesting little strip by Stephen Kogon and Ledhed about a – aw, you guessed it – “studio reader,” that we found on the interwebs while googling something else:

It looks like this site hasn’t been updated in quite awhile, which means it could disappear anytime. So we definitely think that you should read the rest while you can.

Guess What TV Shows are Shooting in New York

NYC wants you!

by TeamTVWriter Press Service

Yeah, it’s a terrible picture, but it was supplied by none other than The Mayor’s Office of Film, Theater, and Broadcasting. And they’re so darn earnest, how can we say no?

Oh, wait, here are a couple of better ones (supplied by CBS because, hey, this is free P.R.):

PERSON OF INTEREST loves NY!
So does BLUE BLOODS

The Mayor’s Office of You Know also want everyone to know that the following scripted series are shot in New York City: read article

“Galactus is NIGH”

Uh-oh…

Believe it or not, Galactus is NIGH is a Facebook page. Avowed mission: “our mission is to take as many pictures as we can with Cosplayers.” And they’re doing pretty well. The page opened July 12th, and as of this writing it’s gotten almost 300 pics.

We’re curious about the origins of this particular apocalypse. And whether LB’s SILVER SURFER animated series had anything to do with it. We probably should interview those involved. But that would take some, you know, effort. And, just between us, we’re, well, urm, we’re not journalists. (Fooled you, right?)

So if anyone knows anything about this, comment and let us in on it, okay? read article

ELEMENTARY Messing Too Much With Conan Doyle?

Comic-Con 2012: ‘Elementary’ Cast, Creators Defend Female Watson
by Lesley Goldberg

Sherlock Holmes has crossed the pond and arrived in New York, with CBS’ fresh take on the famed detective, Elementary, meeting the make-or-break audiences of Comic-Con.

Starring Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu, the modern-day telling features Holmes relocating to the U.S., where he assists the NYPD in solving difficult cases. Liu takes on the role of Dr. Joan Watson — that’s right, Holmes’ right-hand man is a lovely lady — assigned to oversee Sherlock’s newfound sobriety… read article