The pic above is from an email we got, announcing, well, announcing what it says above, that Amazon Studios wants to see our shorts. (Oh God, the easy jokes that brings to mind. Must resist…mustn’t fall into their trap…
The complete text is just as inviting:
Dear Jimmy,
Your family asked me to speak at your service and I am so honored and touched.
I’m also really scared and I say that because you of all people understand this, “I would like to run away and then call in four days from now from the beauty parlor.
Disgraceful. (Not this article, just the stats/info in it. What the hell is wrong with this Biz?)
To be fair, the article also tells us that if you’re a female/woman (what the hell word are we supposed to use here anyway?) writing for television, your chances of getting somewhere are much better than if you’re trying to sell a spec feature film screenplay. So there. (We’d say, “Nonni, nonni, nonni,” but our hearts just aren’t in it.)
by Lucas ShawHollywood has long been inhospitable to women, and it is only getting worse for those who are also aspiring screenwriters.
Starz has given a 16 episode go-ahead to what Hollywood Reporter calls “Ronald D. Moore’s OUTLANDER TV series.
As major Ron Moore fans since his days as a beginner on some version or other of STAR TREK, we’re delighted about this for two reasons:
We do find ourselves in a bit of a quandry, however.
Yep, this is a special shout-out to TVWriter™ers who are also Television Academy members.
Get those ballots in.
Both of you.