Barry Levinson Signs With Atlas Artists

By Mike Fleming Jr.

EXCLUSIVE: Filmmaker Barry Levinson has signed with Atlas Artists for representation in all areas.

You know Levinson’s seminal films from Diner to The Natural, Good Morning Vietnam, Rain Man, Avalon, Bugsy, Sleepers, Wag the Dog, and What Just Happened, among others. He also directed the HBO original films, You Don’t Know Jack, The Wizard of Lies, Paterno, The Survivor, as well as the pilot episodes for Homicide: Life on the Street, Shades of Blue, and Dopesick.

Levinson aligns with Atlas as he preps the release of Alto Knights, which stars Robert De Niro in the dual roles of Vito Genovese and Frank Costello. Warner Bros opens the film in theaters on March 21st, 2025…. read article

Return of the Never-Ending Story

by Larry Brody

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Yes, I know that’s a very cornball phrase, but unfortunately there isn’t much else to say.

In other words, I just received this email from the WGA:

Dear Members, read article

Two Must-Read Articles for Everyone Who Wants to Get into Showbiz

(AI?)

No one here at TVWriter™ wrote these two posts, but that’s because we’re not writing anything these days. Still, they’re a very important update on the state of the Industry – especially for writers – these days.

See for yourself: read article

The Perfect Infographic?

(from https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ via Chuck Fox)

NOTE FROM LB: I have no idea what this infographic means, but it’s about that thing we do called storytelling and sure looks well-researched and beautiful. 

5 Megatrends Fueling the Rise of Data Storytelling (visualcapitalist.com)

Is This the Beginning or the End…

“…my friend?”

This post works best when read while listening to the Doors classic, The End.

Fable Studio Plans Artificial Intelligence Streaming Platform
via hollywoodreporter.com

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