Steven Moffat is one of the greatest TV writers in the world. Coupling is probably the show he’s best known for. It lasted four series in the UK. He’s also written for Doctor Who. As well as being a bit of a fan. So when someone asked him on the Outpost Gallifrey message board what […]

You might want to check out the posts over at Doris Egan’s LJ. She’s been a writer on (inter alia) Tru Calling, Skin, Smallville, Dark Angel, and (now) House. On the downside, she only posts about twice a year.On the upside, it’s all good, including techniques, behind-the-scenes stories, and a picture of the whiteboard laying […]

Dear Bill Everyone I know adores Has Been. Is there any chance that you could take it on tour? I, and many other people that I know, would gladly pay good money to hear your inimitable vocal stylings live. Also, while walking home tonight I could not get your rendition of “Just the Way You […]

Another draft of Persephone put in the metaphorical drawer, and it’s time to start writing my second feature. Same rules as before: two months to commit a first draft to paper and never mind the quality, feel the width. I’m facing off against William and Christine, who will keep me honest. I highly recommend having […]

Star Trek: Cribs.

It has hardly touched the mainstream media, and troubles not the UK, but apparently there was a bit of a kerfuffle at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. It goes like this: Every year the President of the United States and the White House Press Corps have a black tie dinner. Speeches are made. The President […]

The bad news is that Sky One have cancelled Hex and Dream Team. The good news is that the programming budget freed up by this is going to make a new series of The Prisoner. If you haven’t seen The Prisoner already, go and buy it now. I’ll wait. Back? Good. While you’re waiting for […]

It had to happen. The Snakes On A Plane Role-playing Game. “The snakes are always released at the midpoint of a trans-oceanic flight. This is a necessary rule, as otherwise the pilot could just land the plane and get rid of the snakes.”

Nintendo Revolution. Great name for a console. Sets out the brand values nicely, tells you what’s going on. And now they’ve changed it to… Wii. That’s right, Wii. ARE YOU PEOPLE COMPLETELY INSANE? For the love of God, WHY?

Bill Martell has a blog. Eighteen of the films he’s written have been produced. Not just sold, mind, actually committed to celluloid. He knows whereof he speaks. Go visit.