Indie Streaming Sites & the New Distribution World

Everything we all need to know about how we’ll be watching “TV” next week. (Or maybe even today.)

Hey, it’s a stream, yeah? Cut us some slack, okay?

by Kate Erbland

With streaming dominating the industry — and suddenly becoming the “new normal” in a changing world — IndieWire is taking a closer look at the news cycle, breaking down what really matters to provide a clear picture of what companies are winning the streaming wars, and how they’re pulling ahead.

By looking at trends and the latest developments, Streaming Wars Report: Indie Edition offers a snapshot of what’s happening overall and day-to-day in streaming for the indie set. Check out the latest Streaming Wars Report for updates to the bigger players in the industry. read article

Herbie J Pilato’s Thoughts About a Certain ‘Bionic Woman’

EXCLUSIVE: My Perceptions Of “The Bionic Woman” — And Beyond
by Herbie J Pilato

I will never forget the first time I saw The Bionic Woman television series.

Lindsay Wagner portrayed Jaime Sommers in a new spin-off from The Six Million Dollar Man, which featured Lee Majors. read article

‘I Will Judge You By Your Bookshelf’ awaits your perusal!

Time now for a few words from TVWriter™’s favorite cartoonist philosopher about his latest book of…you guessed it…PICTURES.

by Grant Snider

I WILL JUDGE YOU BY YOUR BOOKSHELF is out today! It’s strange to be sharing a new book in these difficult and uncertain times. My hope is that everyone who is able to is staying safe at home and reading lots of books. And my heart goes out to those who are on the front lines of the pandemic, making it possible for everyone else to stay inside. read article

Larry Brody: Live! From Paradise! #92 “The Ghost Dog Returns”

THE USUAL NOTE FROM LB: From the summer of 2002 to  the spring of 2010, Gwen the Beautiful and I were the proud and often exhausted owners of a beautiful Ozarks property we called Cloud Creek Ranch.

In many ways, the ranch was paradise. But it was a paradise with a price that started going up before we even knew it existed. Here’s another Monday musing about our adventure and the lessons we learned.

Oh, and if y’all detect any irony, please believe me when I say it comes straight from the universe and not your kindly Uncle Larry B. read article

WGAW Update re Minimum Basic Agreement Negotiation

by TVWriter™ Press Service

Here’s an important letter to the membership from the WGAW Honchos-In-Charge.

Why is this important?

Because over the long run, what happens in these negotiations will affect all those who write, or want to write, for TV whether they/you/we are members or not. read article