Hmm. So it says here that NBC is right now, as we speak, showing animated webisodes of REVOLUTION to keep the show uppermost in our minds. To give us our “fix” so we’ll stay enchanted when REVOLUTION returns from hiatus.
What a great idea – really. What could possibly go wrong?
Scott Smith’s Screenwriting From Iowa blog scores again:
“HOLLYWOOD is easy to hate, easy to sneer at, easy to lampoon.”
Raymond Chandler’s essay Writers in Hollywood published in the Atlantic in 1945
And now for the latest new about the greatest show to not make it through a full season: FIREFLY. You’ll like reading this even if you aren’t a FIREFLY fan because it’s immaculately written. Professional all the way, like a good press release should be. Cuz that’s what it is, a good press release. Our hats are off to you, Toy Vault, and thanks for saving us all that thinking and creating time.
In other words:
We’re glad you asked. Because thanks to Broadcasting & Cable TVWriter™ is in the know. Oh yeah, it’s good to be king. Anyway:
Nine new series and a quartet of specials and movies will be joining Cartoon Network’s lineup in the 2013-14 season.Cartoon Network Studios will produce three new animated comedy series developed from its shorts program:Steven Universe, about the youngest member of a team of magical Guardians of the Universe; Uncle Grandpa, about the exploits of a magical uncle and grandpa; and Clarence, about an optimistic boy who wants to do everything. Steven Universe and Uncle Grandpa are both slated for 2013.
Writers Wanted Dept: Comedy Writers for Siri
As usual, Ken Levine tells the story best:
by Ken Levine
Apparently this is real. According to an article in MacRumors, Apple is looking for people to write comedic answers for Siri. Siri is the personal assistant feature that talks back to you in newer iPhones. At first she was friendly and humble, but Apple is now looking to give her a little edge.
You know what this means, don’t you? It means that now even Dane Cook’s phone will be funnier than he is.
