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What I did on my Birthday
The night before my birthday, I had an idea for a way to mark it. I’m spending a lot of time on my own here in Los Angeles, but it was no big deal being alone on my birthday. It’s not like I’m twelve or anything. But… one of the routes from my place to…
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John Stroud
A shadow is cast across the day as I learn of the untimely death of John Stroud, a talented director and one of the most pleasant and engaging people I’ve had the honour of working with. Many of John’s achievements were in television comedy, so it was surely no coincidence that he brought a light…
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William S Hart
William S Hart was one of the biggest stars of the silent era. He made Westerns with the onscreen persona of a strong and silent hero, usually with a criminal past for which he’d earn redemption by displaying moral conscience in extreme adversity. In his day, his drawing-power and earnings made him the equal of…
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Eleventh Hour on DVD
Danny Cannon dropped by my office this morning and mentioned that the Eleventh Hour DVD boxed set is now scheduled for October 2009 release. Danny’s had a hand in the presentation and the quality specs, so technically the set should be well up to snuff. I Googled to see if any public announcement had been…
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Can’t Let This One Pass
In a press release following the release of Thursday night’s viewing figures, CBS announced: The second season premiere of THE MENTALIST on its new night improved the 10:00-11:00 PM year ago time period premiere of ”Eleventh Hour” which is hardly comparing like with like… Eleventh Hour‘s number was for a new show and was the…
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On the Lot (2)
I spent yesterday as writer-on-the-set for filming of my bylined episode of The Forgotten. A lot of time is spent in the writers’ room swapping ideas and working up stories, but every now and again you have to shut the door and write one. And that’s as much insider leakage as I’m prepared to offer……
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Stephen Volk
Screenwriter, Noirmeister and all-round Good Guy Stephen Volk has a newly-launched web presence and you can find the new site here. Stephen Volk is the creator of Afterlife and writer of the notorious Ghostwatch, the Halloween ‘live’ investigation of a haunting that scared the crap out of a nation and set the template for an…
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The Forgotten
We have a promo online, though I’m told that for the moment it won’t play outside the US; if anyone comes across a live international link, please let me know. The Forgotten – Series Premiere Promoby SeriesNet UPDATE: With thanks to Hoppy Uniatz, I’ve replaced the link with one that should play worldwide. The previous…
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The Dodgers, Christian Slater, and Me (2)
One thing I noticed at the ballgame. Before the gates there are big signs listing all the things you’re prohibited from bringing in. They include alcohol and weapons and there’s a bag search to check for them. As soon as you’re inside, they’ll sell you beer and a baseball bat!
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The Dodgers, Christian Slater, and Me
On Sunday I went to my first-ever ball game. The Dodgers vs the Chicago Cubs. Christian Slater was the day’s celebrity first-ball pitcher, and he’d invited the cast and crew of The Forgotten to attend the game as his guests. I dithered a bit, I admit… I’m not really a sports event kinda guy. But…
Hauling Like A Brooligan
Stephen Gallagher
