Some recent articles from other websites on TV, TV writing, and the TV biz that we think y’all should know about:
War and Peace Writer Andrew Davies: Bringing Tolstoy Back to Life
by Steven MacKenzie
Tag: online TV writing workshop
Mike Gold on Insanity and the Creative Process
Forget psychologists and their debates. Here’s what a genuine creator has to say about whether artists are, um, really nuts or not:
by Mike Gold
Are all creative people insane?
Politics Trumps TV Writing
The TV writer’s lament: “Who do I have to fuck to get some publicity around here?”
Know why TVWriter™ features TV writers in as many of our articles – and headlines – as we can? One big reason is that even now, in the era of the Star Showrunner-Writer, most media still turn their backs on our beloved wordsmiths.
Today we spotted a truly interesting article about Steve Hely, who has written for shows like 30 Rock, The Office US, The Late Show With David Letterman and American Dad. An enjoyable and educational article by Alex Casey crammed with facts and opinions and insights about the whole TV writing and production process.
DOCTOR WHO spinoff starts this October
EXTRA!
Can’t help it. News this important needs to be posted PRONTO!
According to the usual reliable sources, the new Doctor Who spinoff, called Class, will be airing on Old Media TV – BBC and BBC America – starting in October.
Diana Vacc sees “Suicide Squad”
by Diana Vaccarelli
*If you haven’t viewed this film yet be warned this review may contain spoilers!*
The villains of the comic book age have now become the heroes in Suicide Squad. The U.S Government gives a team of supervillains the chance to do some good in the world. Lead by Deadshot (Will Smith), the villains are tasked to save the world from an evil, ancient power.
THE GOOD: