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Justin G. Dyck and Keith Cooper on the power of grief, selfishness, and human fragility in 'Anything for Jackson'
Two grief-filled grandparents acquire an ancient spellbook and perform a reverse exorcism on an innocent young mother in order to bring back their dearly departed grandchild, who perished in a terrible car accident. This, more or less, is the logline...
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A stolen stamp collection? A suspicious neighbor? 'The Penny Black' creates the nonfiction noir genre
Imagine sitting at a brunch with a few friends and acquaintances. Everyone shares what they have been up to during the weekend, most of which is mundane. Some played video games, others watched a movie. Then at the end of the table, Will chimes in an...
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Write On with 'Good on Paper' Writer Iliza Shlesinger
Good on Paper is a romantic comedy that tells the ‘mostly’ true story of finding Mr. Right but discovering he may be too good to be true. Writer and star Iliza Shlesinger talks about how being a stand-up comic informed her writing process. "As a comi...
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Showrunner, head writer and executive producer Suzan-Lori Parks shares what makes Aretha Franklin a 'Genius'
We know Aretha Franklin for her popular songs like “Respect” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” that soundtrack popular culture and important moments in history. Her voice echoes over the civil rights movement and even hums over today's mo...
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Sparks of inspiration: Edgar Wright discusses 'The Sparks Brothers' and the role of music in his films
California brothers Ron and Russell Mael have been making music together as the band SPARKS for more than 50 years. Their idiosyncratic approach to songwriting and performance has left its mark in various musical genres, including glam rock and synth...
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This Town' takes on prejudice in the form of satire
To say that the current state of our world lives by cancel culture and the rush to judgment of our friends and neighbors is an understatement. Documentary filmmaker turned actor and comedic narrative director David White examines this trend in his ne...
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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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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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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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