504 - Writing a Script in (insert number) Days

<p>John and Craig discuss what comes after you land a movie deal–writing the script by a certain date. They offer tips, strategies, and calculations for budgeting time to deliver a draft.</p> <p>We also consider the statute of limitations on spoiler warnings and follow up on child prodigies, movie theaters and free will. Our listener questions this week include POV in a two hander and how to get out of a nightmare development trap.</p> <p>Finally, in our bonus segment for premium members John and Craig share their views on UFOs and extraterrestrial life. Spoiler: it’s all a simulation.</p> <p>Links:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://deadline.com/2021/06/alamo-drafthouse-completes-sale-out-of-bankruptcy-five-new-theaters-box-office-revives-1234767261/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Alamo Drafthouse out of Bankruptcy</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2021-06-01/amc-eyes-arclight-theaters-but-what-about-cinerama" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Speculation that AMC may buy our beloved Arclight</a></li> <li><a href= "https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/warner-bros-discovery-logo-mocked-1234985685/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Warner Brothers Discovery Logo</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2021-06-01/caa-sells-majority-stake-in-production-firm-to-south-koreas-jtbc-studios-co" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CAA Sells wiip</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.wga.org/members/employment-resources/writers-deal-hub/screen-compensation-guide-for-streaming-services" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Screen Compensation Guide for Streaming Services</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.wga.org/members/employment-resources/writers-deal-hub/screen-deal-tips" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Screen Deal Tips</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.nytimes.com/1998/10/17/arts/tv-writer-32-passed-for-19-bloom-is-off-her-contract.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">32 year o