Monday, June 29, 2009
West Coast Story, Part 1
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Brave News World
THE INTERN DIARIES
Two BFFs intern at Teen magazine of Terse Publications Co. Pilot, Brave News World
Amy and Natalie return to the office triumphant. Amy hands Blake all the items he requested, smiling. A little shocked, he checks the items. They’re all right. “You bested me, Cinderella. I’m impressed.” “My name’s Amy, and it won’t be the last time, Prince Charming.”
West Coast Story
Friday, June 12, 2009
That's Just So Punny.
TEASER
Scene A
FADE IN:
EXT. RESTAURANT TERRACE - NIGHT
(MAGAZINE STAFF, EDITOR, INTERN A AND B, BRATTY INTERNS)
A LONG TABLE WITH 10 PLACE MATS ON EACH SIDE IS SET. MARTINI AND WATER GLASSES ARE SCATTERED ALONG THE TABLE. EMPTY APPETIZER PLATES ARE POSITIONED AT THE CENTER OF EACH OF THE THREE PORTIONS OF THE TABLE.
MAGAZINE STAFF SIT AT THE TABLE. INTERN A AND INTERN B NERVOUSLY TAKE A SIP OF WATER AS EDITOR RISES.
INTERN A
Can you believe we’re really doing this?
INTERN B
Interning at Terse Communication’s “Teen” magazine this summer? Yeah, it’s plausible...
INTERN A
(DREAMILY) But it’s real...
INTERN B
I just said that...
INTERN A
Together! BFFs!
INTERN A
Right. (POINTS TO DRINK) That is a Shirley Temple, right?
INTERN A
It’s as if the journalism gods are noticing us.
INTERN B
Tweedledi over here has been on her cell phone the entire time. They haven’t said a word to us.
The margins for the dialogue I slaved so long over didn't show. Clearly the entire being "witty" concept didn't go very well. I wouldn't watch this sitcom.
I'll give it another shot tomorrow night when I have character names, but there's no way I can incorporate funny lines on the spot. Good thing I'm not going in to that industry.
Donate any good puns/witty banter ideas here though. It'll be enlightening and delighting. Cue laughter.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Sharing the Wealth
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Writer's Block
(ZAC crosses CSR. Vanessa doesn’t notice him and continues talking)
Vanessa: I know, Monique, but you have to come back some time. (pause) You’re not a failure. You got into Cornell. (pause) But that is a real Ivy... (pause) Waitlisted at Duke? I...
- Deferral vs. Rejection: Vanessa lies to Zac about being rejected so he'll still apply at the school. What's supposed to happen: Ashley, who has learned Vanessa has been rejected, informs Zac, making him angry at Vanessa.
- Prom Group Betrayal: Zac's prom group is deliberately filled by co-coordinator Ashley to Vanessa cannot come. Vanessa instead goes with newspaper group, breaking up the prospect of Zac and Vanessa going to prom together. What's supposed to happen: Ashley tells Vanessa the group is full on behalf of Zac, leaving Vanessa angry Zac couldn't tell her himself. Zac eventually gives up his group to go with Vanessa because all that matters is spending the evening with her.
- Your Dreams vs. Other's Dreams: Zac agonizes over choosing the school Vanessa is going to over his dream school, Duke. Lucas has trouble deciding whether he should continue to follow his sister's footsteps and go to NYU or make his own path. What's supposed to happen: Zac makes the painful choice...and it's harder than he thinks.
- The Greatest Recession: Money becomes an object. Lost money in the stocks/parents losing jobs causes dreams to be deferred for some students. These characters struggle with making the best decision and most of all, telling everyone. Accepted does not mean you can always go. What's supposed to happen: These characters make the painful choice but get what they deserve years down the road.
- Inequality in the College System: Whether it's favoring athletes, minorities, or alumni's children, the college system is one built off connections and advantages. HSY 3 uses the acceptances of its characters to highlight the system's flaws. What's supposed to happen: The characters who were dealt a fate a little short of what they deserved end up better in the long run.
- The Worst Prom Ever: High school isn't all fairy tales. A play off of work v. play, do you sacrifice your evening for the benefit of others?
- Senior Superlatives: Ashley wants Zac and her to get together and win most of the categories. Will Zac truly give up Vanessa though and will her plan work?
- Being a Leader: Like college, Lucas is unsure whether to act on his feelings for Vanessa or stay in the sidelines.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
My life, the Disney show...
- Intern A: (or Alyssa) The cute, smart one. Driven, a little too adorable and innocent for her own good. Wants the best for people, but sometimes at the cost of herself. A little imbalanced--perfectionist, fashionista, overachiever--tends to take on more than she can handle for the other people in her life.
- Intern B: (or Miliana) The balanced, sweet one. Reliable and always calm. Can handle just about everything, but when things get out of her control, she runs into some trouble. Willing to do anything and super-friendly and smart. Fun-loving but when something's wrong, has trouble speaking up--at least frankly. Gossips a little too much sometimes. ;)
- Intern A's Parents: Reluctantly support Intern A's internship. Running gag: Call office the cardboard box. Ignorant parent mold.
- Intern B's Parents: Logical, try to talk sense of Intern A's parents. Their unusual friendship can often act as a sideplot. Advisor mold.
- Editor: One of the intern coordinators. A little quirky. Doesn't check email as much as she should but she means well. Nice, but a little flaky and often assigned A and B weird tasks.
- Editor-in-Chief: Busy beyond belief but when she has a moment, offers great advice. Intimidates A and B--they think the EIC doesn't like them, but deep down, it is shown she does.
- Bratty Interns A and B: Rich, self-obsessed coworkers of A and B. Foil of their friendship. Basically the narcissistic girl mold.
- Ethnic Intern: A comedic, fun coworker and friend of A and B. An example of Disney's token whatever characters but with an actual purpose in this show.
- Nerdy Intern: Friends with Ethnic intern. Kind of comic relief. Friend with A and B.
- Love Interest: Son of parents who own publishing company. Rich, egotistical, self-important future womanizer male mold. Tends to hang around the office too much. A hates him, B secretly likes him, he secretly likes A. Ingredients for Disney typical love triangle.
- Coffee Guy: Guy A and B's age that works at the nearby coffee shop. Offers advice for A and B to get out of their predicaments. Humble, nice, the right guy for A/B. Cinderella type. Advisor mold.