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Write On with 'Hacks' Co-Creator and Writer Jen Statsky
HBO’s Hacks explores a dark mentorship that forms between a legendary Las Vegas comedian and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old. "The story of this show, in a lot of ways, is about two women who come together and work together,” says Jen. “They make ea...
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Live Q&A with 'Cobra Kai' creators Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg
Check out our virtual chat with Cobra Kai creators Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg! The trio discusses their 3rd season, the show's move to Netflix, and how they flipped the beloved storyline of Karate Kid on its head to create this b...
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5 Screenwriting Takeaways: How 'Plan B' makes the morning after pill quest hysterical
America is again on the precipice of shameful anti-abortion legislation, and the Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could overturn Roe v. Wade entirely. The timing of Plan B's release, a refreshing comedy that deals with the realities of being a ...
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Writer-director Michael Barnett, producer Alex Schmider find the power of love and support in trans storytelling
Sarah Rose Huckman rides a ski lift alongside a kid she is teaching at ski school. Her legs dangle from the chair and swing several feet above the sleek, white snow. It’s one of the more mundane, yet vulnerable moments in Hulu’s Changing the Game; a ...
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On precipice of Emmy® noms, Sam Zvibleman looks back at 'PEN15' so far
PEN15 could make history as Hulu’s first Emmy-nominated comedy series as the nomination season begins to heat up. Behind the show are not only on-camera stars Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle, but the third musketeer in an incredible creative trio: Sam Z...
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Afro Horror: Third acts are hard
Have you ever watched a horror film that has an exceptional first act, then an okay second act, until you hit the third, awful act? Of course you have. We all have. Why? Because third acts are hard!
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‘The Misfits’: How Renny Harlin builds the foundations of an action-heist film
Is there such a thing as a well-intentioned thief? The Misfits, the latest film from director Renny Harlin and writers Robert Henny and Kurt Wimmer, considers this question as it spotlights a group of misfit Robin Hoods as they tackle the near-imposs...
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5 Screenwriting Takeaways: Finding hope in a ‘Dream Horse’
Hollywood has a history of telling the true story of underdog racehorses and those in charge of their success. Secretariat and Seabiscuit immediately come to mind. What is it about racehorses that provide such compelling stories? Maybe it’s not so mu...
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History of TV: ‘New Girl’ on the block
From its “simply adorkable” beginnings, New Girl entertained audiences for seven seasons of emotionally charged comedy. It was Fox’s highest-rated fall debut in a decade when the pilot aired as part of the 2011-12 season, and went on to be nominated ...
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What’s new in Final Draft 13?
WRITING GOALS &
PRODUCTIVITY STATS
Set goals and get valuable insights to take your work to the next level
TYPEWRITER
A new typewriter-like view option improves your focus
EMOJI
Craft more realistic onscreen text exchanges and make your notes more emotive
And so much more, thoughtfully designed to help unleash your creativity.
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