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by Theresa Welty
Since Jaws first broke box office records, Hollywood
has been going for bigger and more spectacular movies. Scr(i)pt
delves into this enigmatic genre to find out what defines
a blockbuster and what it takes to write and sell a high
concept spec.
by John W. Kim
She may not be a household name, but Polly Platt has proven
to be one of the most influential and talented women in Hollywood.
by David S. Cohen
From television series to silver screen, see how this sure-fire
summer Blockbuster fought its way through development hell.
by John Kim
Summer is upon us, and so are the big-budget summer features.
How do you sell the next summer blockbuster, and what are
the development execs looking for in high concept spec screenplays?
by Diana Saenger
One-time producer's assistants are now making six-figure
spec sales. This writing team has certainly come up through
the ranks! Find out how they made their names in the industry.
by Alia Yunis
Thinking about making the Big Move? Screenwriters share their
stories of tribulation--and inspiration--after immigrating
to L.A.
by William C. Martell
Is your next spec the next summer blockbuster? These plot
tips and pacing tricks will keep readers turning pages no
matter what your genre is.
by Rich Whiteside
scr(i)pt's continuing look at schools of screenplay structure
features Viki King's internalized emotional angle and Robin
Russin's genre-oriented approach to constructing your story.
by John Scott Lewinski
Our final installment of software reviews covers the software
available to help develop plots, narrative, and dialogue.
This issue's programs--Plots Unlimited, Story Builder,and
Comedy Writer--all offer invaluable tools for screenwriters.
by Bob Verini
The Last Action Hero has gone down in Hollywood History as
the big movie that couldn't. What caused this film to flop
when all the elements seemed to be in place, and what can
screenwriters learn from this valuable--though expensive--lesson?
By Sally B. Merlin
Creativity calls for screenwriters to move beyond the easy answer of violence
and meaningless killing to create a deeper meaning in today's films.
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