Reverse-Engineering Scripts, TV References, and Release Schedules – Paper Scraps Monthly (PT191)
Summary: Alex and Nick answer your TV writing questions about non-adult animation, reverse-engineering shows, and cultural references.<br> <br> Plus, we reveal details of our online virtual mixer and discuss the latest TV news, including broadcast comedies under threat, productions resuming, and controversial release schedules.<br> <br> Reminder<br> We're having our first online virtual mixer this week!<br> Join us Saturday, October 3 at 6PM PST over Zoom.<br> Link and information available at <a href="http://paperteam.co/onlinemixer">http://paperteam.co/onlinemixer</a><br> <br> Content<br> Virtual Mixer Announcement and Shout-Outs (00:33)<br> TV Writing Questions: Non-adult animation, reverse-engineering shows, and cultural references (03:54)<br> TV Writing News: Controversial release schedules, broadcast comedies, freelance laws, and productions resuming (26:05)<br> <br> Links<br> <a href="https://www.tv-calling.com/nickelodeon-animation-writing-program-ft-katherine-wells-inside-the-tv-writing-programs-pt179/">Nickelodeon Animation Writing Program (PT179)</a><br> <a href="https://screenplaysubs.com/">ScreenplaySubs extension</a><br> <a href="https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/the-boys-showrunner-addresses-backlash-to-season-2-release-sched/">"The Boys Showrunner Addresses Backlash to Season 2 Release Schedule" - CBR</a><br> <a href="https://deadline.com/2020/08/broadcast-tv-comedy-future-business-woes-indie-studios-broadcast-model-1203019378/">"Network Comedies’ Future Threatened By Outdated Broadcast Business Model" - Deadline</a><br> <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/California_Assembly_Bill_5_(2019)">California Assembly Bill 5 (2019)</a><br> <a href="https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/for-life-suspends-production-inconsistent-covid-tests-1234767976/">"‘For Life’ Suspends Production Due to ‘Inconsistent’ COVID-19 Test Results" - Variety</a><br> <br> If you enjoy Paper Team, please consider supporting us on Patreon at <a href="http://paperteam.co/patreon">paperteam.co/patreon</a>! :)<br> <br> Special thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexSwitzky21">Alex Switzky</a> for helping us edit this episode.<br> <br> You can find Paper Team on Twitter:<br> Alex - <a href="https://twitter.com/TVCalling">@TVCalling</a><br> Nick - <a href="https://twitter.com/_njwatson">@_njwatson</a><br> For any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co<br> <br>
