Politics Trumps TV Writing

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Steve Hely

The TV writer’s lament: “Who do I have to fuck to get some publicity around here?”

Know why TVWriter™ features TV writers in as many of our articles – and headlines – as we can? One big reason is that even now, in the era of the Star Showrunner-Writer, most media still turn their backs on our beloved wordsmiths.

Today we spotted a truly interesting article about Steve Hely, who has written for shows like 30 Rock, The Office US, The Late Show With David Letterman and American Dad. An enjoyable and educational article by Alex Casey crammed with facts and opinions and insights about the whole TV writing and production process. read article

DOCTOR WHO spinoff starts this October

The class of Class
The class of Class

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Can’t help it. News this important needs to be posted PRONTO!

According to the usual reliable sources, the new Doctor Who spinoff, called Class, will be airing on Old Media TV – BBC and BBC America – starting in October. read article

Diana Vacc sees “Suicide Squad”

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by Diana Vaccarelli

 *If you haven’t viewed this film yet be warned this review may contain spoilers!*

The villains of the comic book age have now become the heroes in Suicide Squad.  The U.S Government gives a team of supervillains the chance to do some good in the world.  Lead by Deadshot (Will Smith), the villains are tasked to save the world from an evil, ancient power.

THE GOOD: read article

munchman: Note to Martin Scorsese Fans

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by munchman

Word on the interwebs is that The Departed, Martin Scorsese’s 2006 Oscar winning film, is headed for TV via Amazon and Warner Brothers.

The bad news, if you’re a Scorsese fan, is that he isn’t involved in the series. read article

Diana Vacc sees “Bad Moms”

by Diana Vaccarelli

 *If you haven’t viewed this film yet be warned this review may contain spoilers!*

From the keyboards of Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, writers of The Hangover, among other gems, comes a story of three overworked Moms who have had enough.  Bad Moms follows these three moms as, led by Mila Kunas, they decide to get as drunk as they can and live a life full of debauchery. What could possibly go wrong? 

hbtTHE GOOD: read article