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Shift in Viewing Habits Among Older Demographics: YouTube has become the leading TV platform in the U.S., surpassing Netflix and Disney with an 11.6% share in February. This increase is driven by a rise in viewership among adults aged 65 and up, whose numbers have nearly doubled in two years. This trend challenges traditional views of digital platform audiences and urges studios and advertisers to rethink their strategies.
Revival of Medical Dramas: Two new medical dramas, Doctor Odyssey and The Pitt, have unexpectedly revitalized the genre, drawing significant audience engagement. Doctor Odyssey features Joshua Jackson as a doctor on a cruise ship, while The Pitt stars Noah Wyle as an ER physician, reminiscent of his iconic role from ER. These shows emphasize serialized, character-driven narratives that foster emotional connections with viewers.
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AI as a Resource in Hollywood?! According to @BusinessInsider, Jeffrey Katzenberg, cofounder of DreamWorks, praised the use of artificial intelligence in Hollywood, noting that top showrunners and creators find AI tools beneficial, enhancing their productivity and the diversity and quality of their work. His remarks follow the 2023 Hollywood writers’ strike, which resulted in a new agreement that restricts AI usage in writing. From the showrunners we talk to, we're not hearing that. Have you? #TVWriting #Screenwriting #TelevisionIndustry #ScriptDevelopment #WritersRoomPro
Delays in TV Show Releases: According to Vulture, the increasing delays between seasons of popular TV shows in the current streaming era are attributed to high-budget productions requiring extensive time, involvement of movie industry talent unfamiliar with episodic TV production’s faster pace, and lengthy global distribution processes. Despite these hurdles, there is a potential shift back to more regular production schedules, with some shows planning to release new seasons annually. #TVWriting #Screenwriting #TelevisionIndustry #ScriptDevelopment #WritersRoomPro
December '24 saw a notable 29% growth in Film and TV production volumes from '23. This highlights the industry’s recovery and momentum, following last year’s significant impact from the ongoing Hollywood strikes. #TVWriting#WritersRoomPro#Vitrina https://t.co/cXrgc7Gpyz
📺 I'm told pitching trends are continuing to lean into IP-driven content and limited series. Writers with original takes on existing properties are getting meetings. Revisit the shows you loved and grew up on. 🚀 #TVWriting#Screenwriting#WritersRoomPro#ScriptDevelopment
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Hang in there and stay safe. #TVWriting#PalisadesFire
🔑 My former assistant became a showrunner on his own series in just a few years. Assistant gigs can turn into staff writer spots -- and beyond. Start networking. There's a script coordinator Google Group. Join it! 📺💼 #BreakingIn#TVWriting#WritersRoomPro#TelevisionIndustry
📺 Spec scripts are making a comeback. Networks are asking managers and agents for original pilots to assess fresh voices. If you’ve got a killer script collecting dust, now’s the time to polish it. 📄✍️ #TVWriting#Screenwriting#TelevisionIndustry#WritersRoomPro
🔍 📺 I've heard from some showrunners that they're looking for writers with personal stories that reflect underrepresented experiences. Think of the cast of 'The Bear'. Your unique voice might be the missing piece in the room. #WritersRoom#TVWriting#TVWriters#WritersRoomPro
It's easy being green here at Writer's Room Pro! Learn more about our sustainability efforts and going completely paperless in YOUR writers room by checking out our new blog post!
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A big congratulations to all of our clients that have received Emmy nominations this year. We wish you the best of luck and we are all rooting for you here at WritersRoom Pro!
Even though I'm bad at math I can do simple percentages. For example: 37% of the top 30 shows most recently listed in Variety as going into production were developed using WritersRoom Pro. Hey...math is more fun than I thought!
Everyone who's ever seen what's going on behind me in my office during ZOOM demos and onboarding will know why I'm posting this article! https://t.co/KkmHipbMDM #sideshowcollectibles
Interesting article in Variety about the rise in global television original productions. For writers this has clear implications; you no longer have to have to be in the same country as the studio or production company to have a seat at the table. https://t.co/lw5VMNQ0yd