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What is a Talent Holding Deal?
Much like how studios can offer writers and producers first look deals, they can also make a similar type of offer to actors, especially in the TV arena. Often times a network/studio will recognize an...
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How the TV Networks Make Their Money
Ad sales is the heart and soul of the TV business. Without it, their would be no television shows. You ever wonder how much advertisers pay the networks for ad space, and which shows cost the most?...
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Nine Key Factors in Developing a Successful TV Series
When it comes to TV development, there are several key factors you have to consider when constructing your series. For one, characters always come first and story comes second. It’s the characters that...
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What is Premium Cable?
Premium cable refers to a cable to network that viewers pay a subscription to (commonly through their TV provider) in order to watch their content. Usually their content is considered more arthouse and...
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What is a Sitcom?
This is a term many people use to describe shows like SEINFELD, CHEERS, FRIENDS, FRASIER, I LOVE LUCY etc but have no idea what it actually means. First off, it has nothing to do with sitting. Visual...
View ArticleTV Producer Credits… why so many?
When you watch the credits of a TV show, it’s hard to keep track of all the many producers, and co producers, and executive producers etc. Why are there so many and what does it all mean? Unlike film,...
View ArticleWhat Does “Top Of Show” Mean?
TOP OF SHOW is a term used when determining an actor’s salary for a TV series. It’s the highest total rate an actor can receive for an appearance on a particular episode regardless of how many days...
View ArticleHollywood Reporter Roundtable – Drama Showrunners
Here’s the Hollywood Reporter Roundtable discussion for drama showrunners. Featured this years are Nick Pizzolatto (TRUE DETECTIVE), Vince Gilligan (BREAKING BAD), Matthew Weiner (MAD MEN), ANN...
View ArticleThe Emmy Nominations Are In!!
Well, it’s that time of year again for the TV world. The Emmy nominations were released today. HBO’s GAME OF THRONES leads the pack with 19 nominations including best drama. FX’s FARGO trails with 18...
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To Spec or Not To Spec For TV
To write a TV spec, or to write an original pilot: That is the question – one that a lot of aspiring TV writers struggle with regularly. Based on feedback and numerous discussions with TV executives...
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