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| climbing the ladder | 11/17/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: Marrissa, Thank you for doing what you do. I am seeking 3rd parties for funding, developing and ...
A: Congratulations on your success thus far. What I think you should do is research this woman ...
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| Royalty rates | 11/16/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I want to start a themed restauarnt based on a current, primetime TV show. What do I need to bring ...
A: Thomas. Thanks for the question. Unfortunately, I really don't have the perfect answer for you on ...
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| Purchasing the copyright of a defunct TV show. | 11/15/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I am not sure if you can answer this, but I hope you will try anyway. I am interested in purchasing ...
A: David - Thanks for the question. Rights are really subject to supply and demand. If the show is ...
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| Purchasing the copyright of a defunct TV show. | 11/15/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I am not sure if you can answer this, but I hope you will try anyway. I am interested in purchasing ...
A: David - Congratulations! A question that's totally new and different... OK, here's where I would ...
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| How to send my idea for reality TV show and to Who? | 10/30/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I would like to know how can I protect my idea for reality TV show? Is there any way of registering ...
A: Andreja - In terms of registering your idea, you can write it up in about 2 or 3 pages, and ...
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| protecting a TV format | 10/28/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: Greetings! I have completed a new TV format for a Reality Programme by creating a 30 pages text ...
A: Pan -- I am unsure about the Writers Guild registration protection, but I'm sure that you could ...
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| Licensing of TV show | 10/24/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I am turning to you because I saw you have a huge experience in the TV business,a and might know, or ...
A: There are no "set" fees or procedures for what you are trying to do. The kind of deal to be made ...
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| Licensing of TV show | 10/24/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I am turning to you because I saw you have a huge experience in the TV business,a and might know, or ...
A: What you should do is ask your producers for the right to shop their licensing rights. They are ...
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| protecting a TV format | 10/21/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: Greetings! I have completed a new TV format for a Reality Programme by creating a 30 pages text ...
A: I need to disagree with you. You should engage a solicitor ---- but one who specializes in ...
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| Agents | 10/14/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I have a question about the role of an agent. Do they usually deliver the pitch during meetings, or ...
A: Jen. Thanks for the question. Who says what can vary from situation to situation. Personally, I ...
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| RATINGS | 10/10/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I was wondering would you please tell me: how do the T.V networks know how many people are ...
A: The networks subscribe to a number of reports that track TV viewing. The most famous of these is ...
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| RATINGS | 10/10/2008 | Mike Dacre |
Q: I was wondering would you please tell me: how do the T.V networks know how many people are ...
A: It's all about statistics and, just like performing a search on the internet, it is the results but ...
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| PRODUCING PILOT ONLY vs, PILOT + 9 ACCOMPANYING EPISODES | 10/9/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: Marrissa! I have written a a pilot plus 9 more episodes for a 30-minute sitcom based in ...
A: I think your partner has the better idea. Truthfully, networks DON'T usually want to buy something ...
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| Breaking In... | 10/9/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I worked in a production company a few years back and became jaded when an idea of mine was taken ...
A: Very few companies are open to unknown writers, especially in television. What I like to tell ...
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| TV Concept Writing | 10/8/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I have read many of your posts but have unfortunately not been able to find one that addresses my ...
A: Very few people have access to material that has been registered with the WGA, so I wouldn't worry ...
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| TV Concept Writing | 10/8/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I have read many of your posts but have unfortunately not been able to find one that addresses my ...
A: You are in a very difficult position. Networks are not interested in buying from people they don't ...
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| New Channels | 10/1/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I have found this website through Google, by inputting,"How to start a channel"? I was wondering ...
A: You are looking at millions of dollars in investment monies to get a new channel started. You ...
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| gameshow auditions | 9/25/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: ...i have hosted gameshows and appeared in commercials with Royal Caribbean for 12 years. It is now ...
A: Marc: I think the smartest thing for you to do is get a subscription to something called Ross ...
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| Pitching to a Production Company | 9/24/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: My partner and I are in the process of pitching our television show. We have an agent but we have ...
A: There is no set dialogue. What you basically want to say is that you have developed a format for a ...
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| How much for TV show concept | 9/19/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: My friend has a TV show concept and has been approached to sell it. She has no idea what she should ...
A: Terrie --- There is no way for anyone to give you any kind of realistic ballpark figure without ...
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| How much for TV show concept | 9/18/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: My friend has a TV show concept and has been approached to sell it. She has no idea what she should ...
A: Tell your friend congratulations. She shouldn't do anything herself. She should immediately engage ...
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| How many scenes? | 9/14/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: Once again coming to your endless fount of knowledge, trying to get a sip of enlightenment. :) Can ...
A: .. I can help you a little with some of the TV questions, but the movie stuff is a little out of my ...
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| Network Costs | 9/12/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: My question comes from the prospective of the network. How much would a network pay for the rights ...
A: David -- There is really no way to answer this question. These numbers can vary by literally ...
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| Tv programme selling | 9/11/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: i am a chinese working in a media company.My company has produced a very successful programme called ...
A: Lin. Thanks for the question. This isn't an area I know a lot about, but I will try to help you ...
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| reality show | 9/10/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I have one question regarding a website that is taking ideas for reality shows it is Talpacreative ...
A: I understand why you are concerned about this language. It is, however, a standard in the industry, ...
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| reality show | 9/9/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: like the question you answered for Monica I had the same question. you mention registering with the ...
A: Felix. Thanks for the question. Odds are that no one will be able to use your idea just by ...
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| Amount paid for shows - rough guidelines | 9/9/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I realise you get this question a lot, and there is no set in stone answer. However, I'm looking for ...
A: Stuart --- Thanks for the question. Again, there really is no real answer for this sort of ...
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| Las Vegas show | 9/4/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I don't know if my last question went through but other than a Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Form ...
A: Wow! Seems like things are going great. Remember --- I am not an attorney, and you may want to ...
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| Animated Pilot + Bible ready, legal issues to concider before showing anyone? | 9/3/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: We have produced an animation Bible and a pilot for a kids animated series. We've recently had ...
A: Mike. Congratulations on your success thus far. Please allow me to preface this by saying that I ...
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| Las Vegas Reality show (again) | 9/2/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: "Hi Marrissa,I actually asked a question yesterday and now have a new one.My question is,is it ...
A: Wow! Seems like things are going great. Remember --- I am not an attorney, and you may want to ...
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| sattelite info | 9/2/2008 | Mike Dacre |
Q: pls sirs wht ku band beam are receiveable in nigeria west africa
A: Below are a few links to various websites and forums that should help you out: ...
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| Business Plan Quick Question | 9/2/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I'm a print guy working on a magazine startup that could easily have a TV show attached to it. I ...
A: Jeff. There are so many variables, even in your situation, that I don't really know how to answer ...
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| Contact list for TV Game Show agents | 8/27/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I've written and submitted my TV Game Show to the Library of Congress and the Writer's Guild of ...
A: You're well on your way. I would suggest two things for you. First, I would investigate the ...
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| Las Vegas Reality show (again) | 8/21/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: "Hi Marrissa,I actually asked a question yesterday and now have a new one.My question is,is it ...
A: Micke. Congrats on getting this far. I would tell you not to worry about music for the pilot. ...
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| Where do I do with my idea???? | 8/12/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: ..I am writing because I have a TV show idea in my head...I've had this idea in my head for ...
A: I suspect that if you review some of the previously answered questions, you'll find a lot of ideas. ...
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| Salary for a reality show. | 8/11/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: What is an average per episode salary for a reality show/ docudrama?
A: Your question has many variables. Most of it depends on where the show is airing and how famous the ...
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| LOOKING FOR HELP | 8/10/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I have a pitch meeting this month with two companies. When I meet with the first company,should I ...
A: I can't answer your first question - you need to ask an attorney. I can tell you that it is ...
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| Asking Marrissa about my pitching a boomer "lad"-oriented TV talk show. | 8/9/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I'm a 55-year-old Windsor,Ont.,Can.,rockabilly singer/songwri- ter who has viewed the dearth of ...
A: If you were here in the States, I'd say the problem you face is that TV concentrates on the 18-49 ...
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| Reality | 8/8/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I have searched your previous questions and feel you have not answered this one. I have pitched a ...
A: and thanks for researching the previous questions! I would tell you that you should shoot the video ...
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| Reality show production budget | 8/7/2008 | Marrissa O`Leary |
Q: I have a couple reality shows that I'm looking to shop around. I am great at coming up with ideas ...
A: Ted. Thanks for the question. Unfortunately, there really is no set answer to what things cost in ...
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