Hey, that’s what it’s called. A classic title-and-description twofer. And further proof if anybody needed it that talent is everywhere.
In Their Own Writ Dept – 12/21/12
Your life story would not make a good book. Don’t even try.
Fran Lebowitz
Parcel sent to Indiana Jones at University of Chicago has a real-world explanation
by Michael Walsh (New York Daily News)
The mysterious Indiana Jones journal will go in a museum — just where the fictional archeologist would want it.
Love & Money Dept – TV Writing Deals for 12/20/12
Latest News About Writers Who Are Doing Better Than We Are
- Bruce Eric Kaplan (SIX FEET UNDER) is writing the HBO pilot PEOPLE IN NEW JERSEY, a sitcom about an adult brother and sister who ponder life’s questions as they try to get through the day. (Because life’s questions are so funny, as we all know.)
- Matt Wolpert & Ben Nedivi (ENTOURAGE) are writing an unnamed sitcom based on the life of Justin Bieber for ABC. (Because that really is funny, no? No? Oh, right: NO!)
- Chris Mundy (CRIMINAL MINDS) is showrunning LOW WINTER SUN, a story about cops, criminals, corruption, murder, revenge, and any other bad shit you can come up with, for AMC. The series is based on a Brit miniseries of the same name. (Because ugliness always gets good ratings, as does anything adapted from the Brits…except when it doesn’t.)
- Michael Lannan (REMEMBER ME) has written the pilot for HBO’s untitled comedy about 3 gay friends living in San Francisco. (Because somebody at HBO forgot that while 3 gay friends living in, say, a hard-boiled city like Chicago might be funny, 3 gay friends in San Francisco not only won’t be funny, they won’t even be noticed.)
- Adam F. Goldberg (BREAKING IN) is writing the pilot for HOW THE F AM I NORMAL for ABC, a comedy inspired by Goldberg’s childhood. (Because everybody’s childhood is fascinating if its dysfunctional enough, right?)
Sigh…
Must-See DOCTOR WHO CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Prequel
We can say no more. Just, if you’re a Whovian – see this:
Madama Vastra is our new personal hero, oh yeah!