Tv Pilots

Los Angeles Is Losing Share Of TV Pilot Production

Los Angeles Times | Richard Verrier | Posted 07.11.2009 | Media


As if L.A. needed any more reminders of just how much production is leaving town, along comes fresh data to document the grim trend....

"The 'Annual Inefficiency'"

Earl Pomerantz | Posted 05.23.2009 | Entertainment


Earl Pomerantz

Why do network presidents require their employees to dictate character adjustments, story fixes and, God help us, pitch jokes?

2009 Fall TV Pilots Full Of Comic Relief

Los Angeles Times | Maria Elena Fernandez | Posted 05.08.2009 | Media


America: Do you feel like laughing? The television industry hopes so because a slew of family, buddy and workplace comedy pilots might be coming to...

Recession Hits Hollywood

Variety | JOSEF ADALIAN | Posted 04.02.2008 | Business


The wave of euphoria that swept over Hollywood following the end of the WGA strike has been replaced by a whole new set of emotions: anxiety, depressi...

Extended WGA Strike Would Save Networks On Pilot Season Costs

Los Angeles Times | Meg James | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


The nation's major television networks say they are prepared to withstand a strike by the Writers Guild of America lasting three to four months. Some ...