SHOWBIZ TIP #112
Don't waste time developing a show that's too similar to current popular programming. Execs don't want another Space Monkey Patrol.
Don't waste time developing a show that's too different from current popular programming. Execs want the next Space Monkey Patrol.— Joseph Mallozzi 🏴☠️ (@BaronDestructo) November 17, 2023
SHOWBIZ TIP #89
Your pilot script should only exceed 60 pages if you feel it absolutely necessary for an executive to resent you while reading it.— Joseph Mallozzi 🏴☠️ (@BaronDestructo) November 17, 2023
SHOWBIZ TIP #16
Doing free development work is a great way to get your foot in the door to doing more free development work.— Joseph Mallozzi 🏴☠️ (@BaronDestructo) November 17, 2023
SHOWBIZ TIP #10
In addition to a great idea and passion for your project, I've found that there are two not oft-discussed keys to a successful pitch: surprise and humor.
Surprise them with an unexpected plot twist.
Make them laugh at least once.
Achieve both and you're golden.— Joseph Mallozzi 🏴☠️ (@BaronDestructo) November 17, 2023
I assume that Joe will eventually reveal the reason for the pirate flag…😁
“Don’t waste time developing a show that’s too similar to current popular programming.” Very funny considering they have just started NCIS: Australia. Isn’t this about the 44th NCIS series spinoff of itself or something like that. NO IMAGINATION. NONE.
I saw an article the other day about “The 10 Best SG1 Episodes” of the series. Your Window of Opportunity made the list at #4!
Hmmm, yeah Joe, what Gildermcc said…, what is with the pirate flag?
Golden