What's up with Hollywood?

Submitted by alejandroduarte on Wed, 10/07/2009 - 10:49pm

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So Hollywood is in a major upheaval, says this article (link) from the LA Times. I don't think that's a surprise to anyone.

I want to make millions of dollars from all of my blockbuster movies, just I'm sure you all want to make millions of dollars from all of your blockbusters... Okay, maybe it wasn't going to be that easy anyway. But, as aspiring screenplay writers, what do we do? What does this mean for us? What options do we have? I don't know.

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What it Means

Submitted by marse on Thu, 10/08/2009 - 10:58am.

Alejandro,

It means what it's always meant. The business is constantly evolving. What remains true is that good stories will always get told. Stay focused - eyes on the prize. Talent tells.

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