Alex and Nick answer your TV writing questions about character names, fellowship specs, Paper Tease limits, and choosing representation based on packaging.

Plus, we look at some of the latest TV writing news, including Netflix removing titles, Disney dropping Fox names, and HBO Max productions.

Content

Post-Mixer and Shout-outs (00:32)

Audience Questions: Character names, packaging, 2020 specs, and Patreon (09:48)

TV Writing News: Censorship, OTT movies, and studio rebranding (28:21)

Links

Manager Communication, Assistant Work, and Staffing Starts (PT167)

Showrunning Daybreak ft. Aron Eli Coleite (PT159)

"Netflix Reveals Titles Pulled From Service Over Government Demands" - The Hollywood Reporter

"Disney Drops Fox Name, Will Rebrand as 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures" - Variety

"Warner Bros. and HBO Max Team Up on New Label" - IndieWire

"‘Friends’ Reunion Special On HBO Max Nears Deal" - Deadline

Script Readiness, Contests, and Career Detours (PT160)

Altered Carbon Season 2 on Netflix

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