Jaws: A Timeless Classic That Redefined the Blockbuster Experience Turns 50
Released on June 20 1975, Jaws, directed by Steven Spielberg, is often credited with the birth of the modern blockbuster. Fifty years later, its legacy still inspires filmmakers and audiences across the globe. The origins of Jaws begin in Peter Benchley’s novel, published in 1974. Benchley, inspired by a series of shark attacks along the […]
How Ryan Coogler’s Sinners Led to A Warner Bros Deal
In an industry where screenwriters are often treated as disposable cogs in the filmmaking wheel—hired to execute someone else’s vision, rewrite drafts they no longer control, or watch their work be filtered or redirected through a web of studios and producers—ownership of the work writers create is a revolutionary concept in Hollywood. This is in […]
The Evolving Landscape of Scripted Television in 2025: Strategic Insights for TV Writers. What’s Selling and Who’s Buying?
Scripted television in 2025 is having sometihng of a rennaissance, having settled after a tumultuous few years marked by industry-wide strikes, intense streaming competition, and technological advancements. The TV business has increasingly consolidated as audiences contend with a larger array of subscriptions, premium and freemium programming choices. This evolving landscape presents both challenges and opportunities […]
The Most Popular and Profitable Films and Television Shows of 2025: Industry Insights for Screenwriters
The film and television industry in 2025 continues to evolve in bold and exciting ways, driven by increased global demand, digital platforms, and a new era of cutting-edge storytelling audiences crave. Notably, there has been an increase in original stories, although intellectual property (IP) still represents the largest proportion of movies and TV series. […]
The Art of the Pitch: Shared Strategies Of TV’s Top Showrunners (Part 2)
Beyond the individual show origins, the panelists also offer insights into the pitching process itself, sharing both personal rituals and strategic approaches. Mara Brock Akil employs music as a ritual, curating playlists that help her “get the tone, get the vibe, get the texture” before a pitch, also serving to relax her. Eric Newman, drawing […]
