Failing Better
So, apparently there’s going to be a Firefly MMO. Well, it could work, and work well. There’s a passionate fanbase, and they “hope to get input from series creator Joss Whedon.” The Firefly ‘verse has several well-defined areas and a great many more unexplored corners. The potential’s there. But is it gonna fly? You’ll note …
Let it be said here and now: I have a deep and abiding love for the Republic Serials. Republic serials (and those of other companies too, but Republic is the best-known name) were shown in 20-minute instalments at the cinema. A serial would last perhaps twelve or fifteen weeks, sandwiched somewhere between the A-movie, B-movie, …
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Callaghan asks the question “What’s your all-time favourite moment in a TV show?” Spoilers for Ultraviolet follow. That’s the 6-episode TV series written and directed by Joe Ahearne, not the film of the same name. There are vampires. You can’t record a vampire on video or audio tape. An elite team has been set up …
This news just in. Apparently the master tapes for the BBC’s flagship autumn drama have been nicked, and the robbers are demanding a million pounds for their return. Guardian.BBC.Mirror. The drama in question? Robin Hood. You have to chuckle, really.
Someone has to write the words. Not necessarily to put in the mouths of the contestants, but to delineate the scenario. To work out the plot. To create the challenges. This is a job.It’s a writing job. And twelve brave people have gone on strike to prove it. These people are writers. If you work …
The very clever Mr Bill Cunningham believes that the time is right for a D2DVD television series. So, let’s take a look at some of the requirements needed for success. Axiom One:We want quality entertainment. Axiom Two:We are here to make a profit. OK, what can we derive from that? First things first. Quality entertainment. …
Ah, Eurovision time again. A little history: Back in 1954, a consortium of Television Companies in Europe, the European Broadcasting Union, began to share their programmes across a Europe-wide network. At first by landline, later by satellite. This network was named Eurovision. As well as sharing plays, documentaries, and sports programmes across the network, the …
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?
There are three apprenticeships available at Working Title this year. 12 months working for one of the big names in the British film industry, and a 12k bursary to boot. The deadline’s on the 22nd of February. Get applying. I will be.