ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY NEWS AUDIO EDITION – 01/09/2020

by Bob Tinsley

Why should you as a visitor to TVWriter™ be interested in making audio fiction? Why should you be interested in making podcasts? Discoverability, that’s why.

The meaning of the word podcast is evolving to include any episodic, audio-only production whether nonfiction or fiction. Agents and major studios have started trawling through podcasts and their creators for new content and talent.  read article

Diana Vacc sees “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”

by Diana Vaccarelli

MAJOR **SPOILER ALERT – SPOILER ALERT – SPOILER ALERT**

As an avid Star Wars fan I was pumped to see the new film, especially based upon the title, The Rise of Skywalker and that it is the end of the Skywalker family saga. read article

Herbie J Pilato On Success and Sincerity

EDITOR’S NOTE: TVWriter™ legendary Contributing Editor Emeritus Herbie J Pilato brings us a very personal message for the new year.

by Herbie J Pilato

A little over ten years ago, a dear friend gave me some of the best advice I’ve ever received, if in a near cryptic and daunting manner. read article

Diana Vacc sees “Holiday Date”

A couple of actors trying their best

by Diana Vaccarelli

It’s that time of year.  Cheesy Hallmark Channel Holiday Movie Season!!!! As cheesy as these movies are they bring a light to the stress of everyday living.  The third in a series of film reviews from yours truly is Holiday Date.

Holiday Date is a look into the life of aspiring L.A. clothing designer Brooke (portrayed by Brittany Bristow)  as she braces herself to go home for the holidays after a break-up  and has to figure out a way to tell her family.

Yes, really, that’s the big problem she starts off with, but, please, don’t yawn yet. There’s more such excitement to come. read article

Mark Evanier’s Xmas Story

We here at TVWriter™ are major fans of Mark Evanier, one of the biggest writing talents in TV, comic books, and blogging. Today seems to us to be a good one to present to you this encore of the most popular posts he has ever written over at his News From ME blog.

For those of you who don’t recognize him – the great Mel Torme!

by Mark Evanier

This is a series of articles I’ve written about writing, specifically about the problems faced by (a) the new writer who isn’t selling enough work yet to make a living or () the older writer who isn’t selling as much as they used to. To read other installments, click here.

I want to tell you a story… read article