There's a tradition of film directors and studios congratulating each other for beating their box office records.
In 1977, when STAR WARS beat Jaws to become the highest-grossing movie ever, Steven Spielberg took out the below ad for George Lucas in
@Variety
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We’re looking for a brilliant runner to join us at Pathé UK to support our lovely TV & film team on a 6 month placement.
Based in Soho it’d suit someone with a love of stories, strong communication skills & great communication.
Apply here!
#scriptjobs
https://t.co/EBeg10k5Iw
MANIFEST UPDATE
Hey Manifesters! I know. It’s been a long time.
No green light yet, but fyi my partners and I are working nonstop to bring you the spinoff you deserve. Keep the faith.
Wishing you a happy and healthy 828!!!
Jeff
#Manifest#ManifestSpinoff
#828
Today we launch our manifesto ‘Putting writers at the heart of the story’ which calls on whoever forms the next Government to nurture, protect + support UK writers by taking action around
-Fair pay
-Fair treatment
-A sustainable sector
-Copyright + AI
https://t.co/HSTpSCnuZi
I’ve received a massive amount of help from the WGGB, negotiating a somewhat gnarly option agreement over the course of nearly six months. I don’t have an agent and without the guild’s help I’d have been screwed. So I 100% recommend going to this, and becoming a member.
🚨Announcement 🚨
MMD and MTN are creating a new base at @brumhippodrome from July. Working more closely with their New Musical Theatre department, we plan to maximise the opportunities for the development of new musical theatre creatives and shows. 1/4
⏰Last call for #UKMTConference tickets!⏰
We would strongly encourage you to buy yours now if you want to attend on Friday @royalcourt.
A little reminder of who will be speaking on the day...👇Don't miss it!👀
🎟️https://t.co/VL2fxO80fB
📢 WGGB, @NetflixUK and Personal Managers’ Association sign landmark deal on remuneration which will apply to UK writers on Netflix scripted live-action commissioned series
Read the joint statement
https://t.co/RFIepEM2fV
@JeromeBN Congrats Jerome!! I hope it’s everything you dreamed of! So where’s the new pad going to be? Silver lake, West Hollywood or maybe even Koreatown? And are you accepting house guests?! 😇
This @tweetCDN report confirms what we already know; that schemes don't work. Broadcasters, producers and commissioners need to actually engage under-respesented writers with REAL work opportunities. The talent is out there, there just needs to be the will to use it. #writers ✊
WGGB calls for a ‘complete reset’ following a new report on writers, directors and producer-directors from @tweetCDN today, which highlights the serious lack of progress being made by broadcasters to engage diverse creatives
https://t.co/PX0nRhWo8m
Join us this #BlackHistoryMonth to celebrate the wealth of Black #writing talent across screen, theatre, audio, comedy, videogames and books
Free online event
27 Oct, 5-6pm, Zoom
Find out more about our special guests + register via:
https://t.co/u3WhN09Y2f
As part of #BlackHistoryMonth2023 we're holding the first meeting of our Writers of Colour Member Network on Zoom on 17 Oct
Member networks allow writers from under-represented groups to meet + share experiences relating to writing in a safe space
Check your email for details!