Alex and Nick return to Paper Team by answering your TV writing questions about outdated scripts, voice-over in shows, and pilot pitching.

Plus, we discuss some of the TV business updates following COVID, including production changes, WGA demands, and new OTTs.

NOTE: This episode was recorded before the current George Floyd protests. We'll be covering TV writing through the prism of representation and police brutality in upcoming episodes.

Content

Podcast Updates and Shout-outs (01:21)

TV Writing Questions: Outdated scripts, voice-over, pilot pitching (06:31)

TV Writing News: COVID consultants, new-writer discounts, Quibi, HBO Max, fall schedules (23:43)

Links

Peter C. Hayward's "Paper Team takeaways" thread

"Wanted in Hollywood: COVID-19 consultants to help keep sets safe" - Reuters

"WGA Calls For Elimination Of New-Writer Discounts And Training Program Rates" - Deadline

"Quibi cites pandemic, protests for drop in rankings. Others cite lack of hits." - Los Angeles Times

"HBO Max's Quiet Launch" - The Motley Fool

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