Sup motherfuckers. I, Lusty "Green and Purple" Scripps am announcing the new show @pitchshiftcast with co-host @Evomodum where we shout dogshit film concepts into the void. Recording and production starts today so check us out. Much love 🤙
You might think your job is bad.
But at least you're not the producer who spent three weeks convincing George Lucas to delete the scene in The Phantom Menace where they show podracer Ratts Tyerell's entire family moments before his gruesome death; including his kids, wife, and newborn who got their right from the hospital.
Rest in peace, Professor ❤️ Thank you, Tom Kane, for lending your voice to the father of three perfect little girls and bringing The Force to millions of fans. You'll live on in our childhood memories forever.
Message from Fred Seibert (former president of Hanna-Barbera and Frederator):
"You’ve already failed."
That’s what Ted Turner told me after I blew through $10,000,000.
Most CEOs would have shown me the door. But Ted wasn’t most CEOs. He was a "swashbuckling pirate" who understood something most MBA types miss: In creative industries, talent rules, and gambling is required.
I went back to him asking for another $10 million for a wild idea: making 48 short cartoons instead of one big hit.
His response changed the course of animation history. It led to:
• Dexter’s Laboratory
• Johnny Bravo
• Powerpuff Girls
• Courage the Cowardly Dog
• And more!
Working for a genius like Ted meant surviving the rants to witness the "leaps of magic." He didn't just build CNN and Cartoon Network; he built a world where entrepreneurs were encouraged to take 48 swings at the bat.
Rest in peace, Ted. Thanks for the $10M (and the second $10M).
Link on the following post.