Monday, May 13, 2019
Detention: The Complete Animated Series
I just learned that all episodes of "Detention," an animated show I worked on, are available on DVD. Yay! I voiced the kid in the green shirt and yellow hat and wrote one of the episodes. Fun series!
Here's the blurb:
"Eight oddball friends at Benedict Arnold Middle School can't avoid getting into trouble as they navigate through the uncertainty and angst of adolescence, always ending up in after-school detention. Join the gang - Shareena (voiced by Tara Strong, Teen Titans GO!), conspiracy nut Emmitt (voiced by Billy West, Futurama), pugnacious Gug (voiced by Carlos Alazraqui, Happy Feet), twin geniuses Orangejella and Lemonjella (voiced by Tamera Mowry and Tia Mowry, Sister, Sister), comic-book fanatic Jim Kim (voiced by Roger Eschbacher, Histeria), Duncan the yo-yo champ (voiced by Bob Doucette) and annoyingly perky Shelley Kelley (voiced by Pamelyn Ferdin, Sealab 2020) - as they try to stay out of the clutches of the ominous Miss Kisskillya (voiced by Kathleen Freeman, DuckTales), who runs detention like a drill sergeant. Needless to say, it ain't easy!"
CLICK HERE if you're interested in owning your own copy.
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Sunday, May 5, 2019
Elvenking: Am Editing!
I did it! Hallelujah, I did it! Two years and five months after starting it, and a week behind on my goal of getting it done last weekend, the FIRST DRAFT of "Elvenking: Leonard the Great, Book 3" is finally complete.
I've got a big edit ahead of me since my first drafts always meander (meaning they're sloppy), but I kind of do this on purpose to avoid sticking on something until I get it right. I write my sloppy first drafts with the happy knowledge that I'll be fixing them later. It's a method that frees me up to soldier on. In this case, due to LOTS of animation writing (yay!) and some personal stuff, the soldiering on was more like a never ending march with full gear. But now it's complete, and I am happy. Onward!
First Draft Ending Stats: 186 pages (MS Word, standard page layout) and 71.5k words. #wip #elvenking #AMEDITING!
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Avengers: Endgame - Official Trailer - Animated Version
Cool animated version of the Avengers: Endgame trailer!
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Animation Writer Q&A: Commercials?
Q: (With regard to a writing sample) I noticed that the
Fairly Odd Parents cartoon is 11 mins per episode. How many commercials are
there during those 11 min episodes?
A: It's more instructive to look at it as a full half hour
with 2 - eleven minute episodes. The rest of the time is split between commercials and credits. When
writing an eleven minute sample episode, you don't need to worry about the
commercials, just write the episode (18-20 pages, screenplay format).
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animation writing in general? Leave it in the comments.
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Mini Review: PANDORA GETS JEALOUS by Carolyn Hennesy
Pandora brings a box (THE box) to school for her project and when it accidentally gets opened, has to round up all of the bad stuff that escaped within a year . . . or else! Filled with tons of heart and humor, Pandora Gets Jealous is a fun, well-written story where the beguiling main characters face genuine peril. Author Hennesy knows what she's doing and keeps things moving along at just the right pace. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series. Recommended.
Purchase Pandora Gets Jealous HERE!
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Saturday, March 30, 2019
Mini Review: PALM TREES AND SNOW FLAKES by Scott Bury
A fun and fast-paced read, "Palm Trees and Snowflakes" is a welcome continuation of the "Hawaiian Storm" mystery series. This time, FBI Special Agent Vanessa Storm does battle with a shady operation that's trying to saturate Honolulu (and beyond) with a lethal designer drug called "Snowflake." Author Bury spins a good yarn, deftly combining a strong mystery with romance and elements of a police procedural. Recommended.
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Godzilla: King of the Monsters Trailer #2 (2019)
YES!!! (Written in all caps because Godzilla is an all caps kind of guy!)
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Mini Review: BRING ON THE MAGIC by Brian Clopper
A young wizard, Randall Flood, and a talking spell book, Chuck, team up to protect the mythical creatures and raw magic that have begun to seep back into our modern world. All seems to be going well until Randall develops a nagging suspicion that his noble mission may not be all that noble. With its sharp writing, light-hearted humor, exciting action, and impressive world-building, "Bring On the Magic" has quickly become my favorite Brian Clopper book. Recommended.
Friday, March 1, 2019
Hellboy (2019 Movie) New Trailer “Red Band”
Ok, yeah. Didn't think I would, but I'm liking the look and feel of this. (Caution: Contains potty mouth characters)
Friday, February 8, 2019
GHOST STAR, Kindle Press One Week Promotion
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Animation Writer Q&A: Should I Try to Trick Disney?
Q: I'm trying to
send my animation
proposal to Disney.
Since I don't
have an agent,
I was thinking
about having my
friend's name on
the outside of
the package as
my manager just
to get my
material in the
door. If Disney
is interested, then
I'll get an
agent to take
it from there.
Does this sound like a reasonable idea?
A: No, it doesn't. The people at
the studios who take pitches know all of the animation agencies, so
they'll spot this one right away. The only real way to get your idea in front
of decision makers at a studio or production company is to submit your material through an agent who
specializes in writing for animation.
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animation writing in general? Leave it in the comments.
Saturday, December 1, 2018
GHOST STAR Discount December!
GHOST STAR Kindle Edition is ON SALE (12/1/18 - 12/31/18) for $0.99!
#YA #scifi #spaceopera #spacemarines #military #kindlepress Please share! 😊
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When his father and crewmates are attacked and killed by a ruthless
alien commander, young Galen Bray becomes the new captain of the GHOST
STAR, a notorious smuggling vessel. Barely escaping capture, Galen sets
out to rescue the only other survivor of the vicious attack, his sister
Trem. Along the way, he discovers a mysterious people thought wiped out
long ago, his family's surprising origins, and a destiny he never
imagined . . .
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Animation Writer FAQ: Mining for Advertisers?
Q: I am in the process of preparing a pitch bible for 52 X
11 (Roger note: 52x11 = fifty-two, eleven minute episodes) animated series and
I wanted to know if there is a format or process to prospect advertisers to get
them on board. I would definitely be beating the odds if I have an advertiser
already.
A: I've never done it that way nor have I heard of anyone
else successfully recruiting advertisers in order to sell an
animated project. That's just not how it's done in the U.S. (as far as I know).
The usual method for getting a show on the air is to do a pitch bible
(character designs, descriptions, etc.) and then set up pitch meetings at the
various networks such as Nick or Cartoon Network (which is infinitely easier if
you have an agent). So, to answer your question directly: No. I am unaware of
any format or process that is used to "prospect" advertisers.
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general? Leave it in the comments or send it to me via the CONTACT tab.
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Prospector art by Tony Oliver from Denver, CO, USA (by way of Wikimedia Commons)
Friday, November 16, 2018
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