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The Screenwriter’s Weekly News Wrap-up for Monday, June 29, 2026
This week, we analyze shifting marketplace strategies through recent deals by prominent industry creatives. We examine Marvel feature writer Chris Yost (managed by Ava Jamshidi), low-budget horror filmmaker Curry Barker (represented by UTA)...
The Screenwriter’s Weekly News Wrap-up for Monday, June 15, 2026
This week’s wrap-up analyzes major shifts in global streaming budgets, intellectual property utilization, mid-budget comedy packaging, and modular television scheduling. We break down the structural strategies behind Netflix’s Paper Man by...
The Screenwriter’s Weekly News Wrap-up for Monday, June 8, 2026
I skim the trades, so you don’t have to.
This week we analyze Hollywood’s strategic pivot toward disciplined budgets and practical intellectual property. We break down the market implications of major upcoming projects from top-tier talent...
The Screenwriter’s Weekly News Wrap-up for Monday, June 1, 2026
I skim the trades, so you don’t have to.
Welcome back to The Screenwriter’s Weekly News Wrap-up, your essential guide to the ever-evolving world of screenwriting in Hollywood and beyond. Each edition curates the most relevant news from top...
The Screenwriter’s Weekly News Wrap-up for Monday, May 25, 2026
I skim the trades, so you don’t have to.
This issue analyzes major 2026 industry shifts, starting with Jordan Firstman (the UTA-represented creator of Rotting in the Sun) securing a $17 million Cannes acquisition for Club Kid. We dissect t...
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