David Chast on ‘The Sopranos’

Back in 2001, David Chase gave a fascinating interview about the development of his masterpiece, The Sopranos.

This one’s a master class in TV writing all by itself: read article

Agent From Gersh Gives Advice on How to Work in Entertainement

For those of you who’ve never met an actual talent agent, here’s what you’ve got to look forward to:

And you thought those fictional agents you’ve seen on various shows and in films were exaggerations, right?

Why the Writers are Going to Lose vs the Agents & What They Should Do Next

Gavin Polone, the author of the post below, is a film and TV producer and a talent manager as well as a former agent. Here he is at his insightful and provocative best:

by Gavin Polone

Over the past two weeks, the question I’ve been asked most is, “Why are you so obsessed with me?” What’s surprising is that the second-most-asked question has been, “What do you think is going to happen with this whole WGA vs. the agents fight over TV packages?” read article

15 Screenwriting Lessons People Learn TOO LATE

This is it, kids – your chance to become the leader of the pack.

Click on, keyboard-wielding soldiers:

‘The Good Fight’ Just Got Even Better…

…And in our opinion, it already was the best show on TV. Even if it’s actually on CBS All Access, which means it’s really a full-length web series.

Hmm, who would’ve predicted that particular Great Thing, like, five years ago? read article