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How to Stream Free Movies From The Library of Congress

As hard as it may be to believe, sometimes our lords and masters in the government of the United States of America actually come up with something not only desired by our fellow citizens and ourselves, but also free to us all.

Lifehacker.Com has the scoop on one of those times. Here’s more about a veritable nirvana for film fans and students:

The Lost Batallion

by Emily Long

Next time you find yourself scrolling through your streaming queue and thinking that there’s nothing worth watching, try the Library of Congress’s National Screening Room. read article

How To Sell A Screenplay In Hollywood

The ways of Hollywood are dark and labyrinthian…and that’s just for starters. Those who would dare navigate the showbiz jungle need wise and experienced guides. Here are some great tips from one of the guides at nofilmschool.com:

by Jason Hellerman

What should you do with your script once you’ve finished it?

If you’ve taken the time to sit down to write a screenplay, chances are you didn’t do it only for fun. You want to make money. That’s why you’re here to learn how to sell a screenplay, and how much screenplays sell for in the open market. read article

John Ostrander: The Uncivil War

by John Ostrander

“Fuck civility!”

Chuck Wendig

Chuck Wendig, an author of (among other things) Star Wars novels and comics, was working on a Darth Vader miniseries for Marvel when his editor informed him he was fired. Wendig said it was “because of the negativity and vulgarity that my tweets bring… It was too much politics, too much vulgarity, too much negativity on my part.”

It should be noted this is Wendig’s characterization. Marvel has not commented beyond confirming Wendig had been removed. read article

HOW TO WRITE A TV PILOT SCRIPT IF YOU’RE SERIOUS ABOUT SELLING IT

Oh no! Another helpful article about being in the TV pilot business that showed up after PEOPLE’S PILOT 2018 closed to entries. But it too really is “Oh yes!” because…helpfulness has no expiration date. Keep this one close:

by Script Reader Pro

So you want to write a script for a TV pilot series? Good call. The market’s growing, writers rule in television and you probably need a pilot TV show in your arsenal anyway to increase your options. The problem is the world of TV can be a confusing place for the aspiring writer… read article

How to Pitch Your Terrific New TV Series Concept

Yeppers, we know that PEOPLE’S PILOT 2018 has closed for entries, but there are things everybody who wants to get a new show going should know, not only for contest purposes but for real-world showbiz as well.

The in and outs of pitching a new TV show definitely are among them, so:

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