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Watch the October 2016 Winning Fantasy/Comedy TV Pilot Reading

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THE VISA TV Pilot
Written by Conrad Haynes

SYNOPSIS:

Genre: Animated Comedy

A goofball prince and a determined refugee team up to steal coveted travel visas out of their Kingdom and into New America.

CAST LIST:

NARRATOR – Erynn Brook
LEA – Viktoria Napoleonova
KHAN – Michael Lake
STEPHAN – Martin Huss
PRINCE – Brogan Caulfield
QUEEN – Michelle Alexander

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What is your TV series about?

Khan realizes being in line for the throne totally sucks, so he tries to escape to New America with his friend Lea, but first they’ll need a visa.

OR

A goofball prince and his best friend team up to steal coveted visas out of their kingdom and into New America!

Why should this screenplay be made into a TV show?

The Visa creates an engaging, original world that feels unlike anything I’ve ever seen before, the characters have…

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Watch the October 2016 Winning Fantasy/Drama TV Pilot Reading

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WILLOWWOOD TV Pilot
Written by Christopher Locke

SYNOPSIS:

Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Drama

When two aimless slackers discover their entire reality is a TV show and they are merely background characters in a mediocre family sitcom, they attempt to inject some much needed conflict into the lives of the family in order to save the show (and their reality) from cancellation.

CAST LIST:

NARRATOR – Sean Ballantyne
JASMINE – Michelle Alexander
SHELDON – Brogan Caulfield
RUSS – Martin Huss
BARBARA – Viktoria Napoleonova
DERRICK – Michael Lake
WOMAN – Erynn Brook

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What is your TV series about?

Former best friends, Jasmine and Sheldon, discover their entire reality is a TV show and that they are actually background characters in a family sitcom entitled Willowwood. Upon learning that the show is on the verge of being cancelled, they take it upon themselves to inject come conflict…

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Happy Birthday: Philip Kaufman

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philipkaufman.jpgPhilip Kaufman

Born: October 23, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, USA

[on Ashley Judd’s character driving a jet black Mustang in Twisted (2004)] That’s a direct homage to Bullitt (1968). And we looked a lot at Steve McQueen. In a way we wanted to have a woman character with the kind of energy that Steve McQueen had. Even though Steve McQueen was a huge star in his day, my feeling is that he was underrated. Now that Steve McQueen’s gone, we miss him. I don’t know of anybody who has that kind of kinetic energy that he brought to bear in movies like that.[2004]

MOVIEThe Right Stuff
1983
dir. Kaufman
starring
Ed Harris
Sam Shepard
MOVIEQUILLS
2000
dir. Philip Kaufman
Cast:
Geoffrey Rush
Kate Winslet
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Happy Birthday: Dwight Yoakam

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dwightyoakam.jpgDwight Yoakam

Born: October 23, 1956 in Pikeville, Kentucky, USA

I got a little bashed up, but thanks to David [Fincher] it was well worth it. I burst a bursa sac on my elbow and cracked ribs and (suffered) hyper-extended thumbs. [on his injuries while filming Panic Room]

PROVINCES OF NIGHT
2010
dir. Shane Dax Taylor
Starring:
Val Kilmer
Kris Kristofferson		 THE THREE BURIALS OF MELQUIADES ESTRADAThe Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
2005
dir. Lee Jones
Four Christmases
2008
dir. Seth Gordon
Starring
Vince Vaughn
Witherspoon		 MOVIE POSTERCRANK
2006
dir. Mark Neveldine
Brian Taylor
Stars:
Jason Statham
Amy Smart
MOVIE POSTERBANDIDAS
2006
dir. Joachim Ronning
Espen Sandberg
Stars:
Penelope Cruz
Salma Hayek		 Red Rock WestRed Rock West
1993
dir. John Dahl
starring
Nicolas Cage
Dennis Hooper
CRANK 2 Movie PosterCrank 2: High Voltage
dir. Mark Neveldine
Brian Taylor
Starring
Jason Statham		 PANIC ROOMPanic Room
2002
dir. David Fincher
Starring
Foster
Kristin Stewart
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Happy Birthday: Amandla Stenberg

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amandlastenberg.jpgAmandla Stenberg

Born: October 23, 1998 in Los Angeles, California, USA

I come from a very musical family. My dad taught me to play guitar. I play violin and drums as well. Violin, I started in elementary school. Drums actually came when I was in a program called ‘Rock Star,’ which was really awesome. We were doing a song by the Ramones, so I thought, ‘Why not play the drums?’

 

 

THE HUNGER GAMES
dir. Gary Ross
Stars:
Jennifer Lawrence
Josh Hutcherson

MOVIE POSTERCOLOMBIANA
dir. Olivier Megaton
Stars:
Zoe Saldana
Michael Vartan		 MOVIE POSTERRIO 2
2014
dir. Carlos Saldanha
Stars:
Anne Hathaway
Rodrigo Santoro
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Happy Birthday: Ang Lee

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anglee.jpgAng Lee

Born: October 23, 1954 in Pingtung, Taiwan

Married to:
Jane Lin (19 August 1983 – present) (2 children)

I think you look like a fool as a director when you talk too much about what the actors are doing. You want them to listen to you, but personally speaking, I don’t want them to just follow everything I say without processing it. This is a problem for Asian actors. They are so polite, and they’ve been trained to smile and nod and agree with everything someone in power tells them. I’m not looking for conflict, but I’m not happy if someone is repressing their feelings either.

The Ice Storm
1997
dir. Lee
starring
Kevin Kline
Joan Allen
Sigourney Weaver
Crouching Tiger Hidden DragonCrouching Tiger Hidden Dragon
2000
dir. Ang Lee
starring
Yun-Fat Chow
Michelle Yeoh		 Crouching Tiger Hidden DragonCrouching Tiger Hidden Dragon
2000
dir. Ang Lee
starring
Yun-Fat Chow
Michelle Yeoh
MOVIE POSTERLIFE OF PI
dir. Ang Lee
Stars:
Suraj Sharma
Irrfan Khan
ConstantineBrokeback Mountain
2005
dir. Lee
starring
Heath Ledger
Jake Gyllenhaal		 The Ice StormThe Indigestible Hulk

Discussing Lee’s Hulk and the new 2008 version

 Take Me Home TonightTAKING WOODSTOCK
dir. Ang Lee
Starring:
Demetri Martin
Emile Hirsch
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Happy Birthday: Sam Raimi

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samraimi.jpgSam Raimi

Born: October 23, 1959 in Royal Oak, Michigan, USA

Married to: Gillian Greene (1993 – present) (5 children)

I love the Spider-Man character. And that’s what’s at the heart of it. That’s why I really love it. But there’s another fun thing that I never had before where you make your movie and a lot of people see it and they seem to like it. So it’s like oh my god, I’ve always been the nerd, lame ass guy on the side, but I made something that a lot of people like. I know that won’t last for long, and I’m obviously riding the Spider-Man thing. He’s a popular character for 40 years. So anyone who makes a Spider-Man movie gets to make a popular movie. But it’s fun to be popular, even if it’s a brief, lame thing, and even though I know it’s not important. I can’t help it. It’s really fun and I know how quickly things turn in Hollywood.

THE EVIL DEADThe Evil Dead
1982
dir. Raimi
starring
Bruce Campbell
Ellen Sandweiss		 DARKMANDarkman
1990
dir. Sam Raimi
Starring
Liam Neeson
Frances McDormand
ARMY OF DARKNESSArmy of Darkness
1992
dir. Sam Raimi
Starring
Bruce Campbell
Embeth Davidtz		 Spider-ManSpider-Man
2002
dir. Raimi
starring
Tobey Maguire
Kirsten Dunst
Willem DaFoe
Spider-Man 2
2004
dir. Raimi
starring
Toby Maguire
Alfred Molini
James Franco		 Spiderman 3Spider-Man 3
2007
dir. Raimi
starring
Toby Maguire
Thomas Haden Church
Topher Grace		 DRAG ME TO HELL Movie PosterDrag me to Hell
dir. Raimi
Starring
Alison Lohman
Justin Long		 MOVIEEVIL DEAD II
1987
dir. Sam Raimi
Starring:
Bruce Campbell
Sarah Berry
MOVIE POSTERFOR LOVE OF THE GAME
1999
dir. Sam Raimi
Starring:
Kevin Costner
Kelly Preston		 MOVIE POSTEREVIL DEAD 2
1987
dir. by Sam Raimi
Stars:
Bruce Campbell
Sarah Berry
MOVIE POSTERTHE QUICK AND THE DEAD
1995
dir. Sam Raimi
Stars:
Leonardo DiCaprio
Gene Hackman		 MOVIE POSTEROZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL
2013
dir. Sam Raimi
Stars:
James Franco
Mila Kunis

 
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Happy Birthday: Jessica Stroup

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jessicastroup.jpgJessica Stroup

Born: October 23, 1986 in Anderson, South Carolina, USA

She originally auditioned for the role of Annie in 90210, but believes she wasn’t Midwestern enough. Jessica was driving home from the grocery store when she found out she got the part of Silver. She was so excited that she almost got pulled over.

TED
dir. Seth MacFarlane
Stars:
Mark Wahlberg
Mila Kunis		 THE INFORMERS Movie PosterThe Informers
2009
dir. Gregor Jordan
Starring
Billy Bob Thornton
Mickey Rourke
Kim Basinger
THIS CHRISTMAS Movie Poster

THIS CHRISTMAS Movie Poster

THIS CHRISTMAS
2007
dir. Preston A. Whitmore II
Starring
Delroy Lindo
Regina King
90210Best of 90210 TV series

Takers Movie PosterProm Night
dir. Nelson McCormick
Starring
Brittany Snow
Scott Porter		 THE HILLS HAVE EYES IIThe Hills Have Eyes II
2007
dir. Martin Weisz
Starring
Michael McMillian
Jessica Stroup
Written by Craven
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Happy Birthday: Johnny Carson (1925–2005)

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johnnycarson.jpgJohnny Carson (1925–2005)

Born: October 23, 1925 in Corning, Iowa, USA
Died: January 23, 2005 (age 79) in Los Angeles, California, USA

Married to:
Alexandra (Alexis) Maas (20 June 1987 – 23 January 2005) (his death)
Joanna Carson (30 September 1972 – 30 August 1985) (divorced)
Joanne Carson (17 August 1963 – 21 June 1972) (divorced)
Joan Morrill (Jody) Wolcott (1 October 1949 – 25 May 1963) (divorced) (3 children)

I’m often asked, “What is your favorite moment during the 30 years you hosted [“The Tonight Show”]?” I really don’t have just one. The times I enjoyed the most were the spontaneous, unplanned segments that just happened, like Ed Ames’ infamous “Tomahawk Toss” that produced one of the longest laughs in television history. When these lucky moments happen, you just go with them and enjoy the experience and high of the moment.

[asked why he didn’t keep the controversial edge that his predecessor Jack Paar has brought to The Tonight Show] I think that shows that have gone in just for controversy, to bring on two people of opposing view is very easy night after night. It’s easier to that kind of show then it is to get laughs.

 

 

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Happy Birthday: Michael Crichton (1942–2008)

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michaelcrichton.jpgMichael Crichton (1942–2008)

Born: October 23, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died: November 4, 2008 (age 66) in Los Angeles, California, USA

Married to: Sherri Alexander (May 2005 – 4 November 2008) (his death) (1 child)
Anne-Marie Martin (1987 – 2002) (divorced) (1 child)
Suzanne Childs (22 October 1981 – 30 December 1983) (divorced)
Kathy St. Johns (31 December 1978 – 5 September 1980) (divorced)
Joan Radam (1 January 1965 – 1970) (divorced)

I went to a museum and they had this sideshow. There was a little boy who couldn’t have been more than six. His feet didn’t even touch the ground. Each time they showed a dinosaur he would shout, “Tyrannosaurus!” “Stegosaurus!”. He did that for an hour and I thought, “What is it about dinosaurs that’s so fascinating?” That’s when I decided to write “Jurassic Park”.

 

 

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