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TylerCasals  (OP)

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So where do aspiring scriptwriters send their material? I have a young relative who wrote two screenplays, had them copyrighted, sent them to someone in Hollyweird, and never heard back.

Any advice for my relative?

And seriously, how do crap shows like Honey Boo Boo, Duck Dynasty, etc., etc., get on the tube? They are intellectual insults and yet they have high ratings. Can you explain?
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Hollywood thinks that all the stories have been told. Your story is less important than the mechanism of the story. What I mean is a typical boy meets girl, falls in love, overcomes obstacles and happy ending is the story but that won't get it sold. You have to place that story in a unique place to make it interesting to Hollywood. Hope that makes sense. The Honey Boo Boo type shows are just cheap to make and play on people's sense of perversion and ego. Remember, most Americans can't name the 50 states or tell you who their senator is.

My advice is fund the movie using crowd sourcing. If it's good it can be Made. Then get distribution on Netflix and the other streaming services. You don't have much of a shot in Hollywood. You will make more money doing it yourself. Don't get me wrong, hire pros like directors, producers and the like but Hollywood has literally thousands of insiders trying to get movies made. You're an outsider and that's not a good place to be.
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hi :)

Need to read the thread, so I'm sorry if it's been asked already, but have you seen, and if so, what do you make out of this thread?:


Thread: Jessica Simpsons MTV house in Calabasas had hidden cameras everhwere
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I don't think the op is the right person to ask about that stuff

Most of what's in that thread is either true or very close to the truth. I'm sure there are some lies in there but for the most part all of that stuff is what goes on in Hollyweird
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Oh I believe what you're saying.. Without doubt... But just wondering if he's seen and if anything from there sticks out..

Maybe he has something relative to share.

Thanks for replying hf
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why do they make people sign a secrecy contract?

is there anything THAT shocking going on behing the scenes that it would be terrible if someone snitched? or are they just paranoid about reputations

?

also what do you know about targeted individuals or members of hollywood hiring hit men as favors or to kill and harm others. do celebs really have people they know murdered?
what about use of the military or government organazations by celebrities ? do they have acess to military weapons to harm someone they know or on an enemy?

such as like directed energy weapons to make stuff look accidental?

what happens to snitches? do hollywood people or higher ups do favors for celebrities? such as take out an enemy of theirs
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hi :)

Need to read the thread, so I'm sorry if it's been asked already, but have you seen, and if so, what do you make out of this thread?:


Thread: Jessica Simpsons MTV house in Calabasas had hidden cameras everhwere
 Quoting: Tell Me Lies


I don't think the op is the right person to ask about that stuff

Most of what's in that thread is either true or very close to the truth. I'm sure there are some lies in there but for the most part all of that stuff is what goes on in Hollyweird
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For the most part it's true. What is crazy is they own all that footage of her naked. Their is a masterbation scene that will blow your mind. It's hot!
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I've worked in the entertainment industry. A lot of celebrities are nothing like they appear in films/tv. Men are shorter, balding, more unattractive. Women are far less attractive as well. Lighting and good make up go a long way into making them far more attractive than they really are. Also, some of the married Hollywood actors, directors, producers are horn dogs who will hit anything with a pulse and orifice. They just play "happily" married. I was young and cute and got hit on a lot. But then again, that happened at every job I ever held.
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This is so true!!!!!!!!!
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I've worked in the entertainment industry. A lot of celebrities are nothing like they appear in films/tv. Men are shorter, balding, more unattractive. Women are far less attractive as well. Lighting and good make up go a long way into making them far more attractive than they really are. Also, some of the married Hollywood actors, directors, producers are horn dogs who will hit anything with a pulse and orifice. They just play "happily" married. I was young and cute and got hit on a lot. But then again, that happened at every job I ever held.
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This is so true!!!!!!!!!
 Quoting: TylerCasals


Seems to be very true.
Case in point.......

Gwyneth Paltrow gushes over Obama at L.A. fundraiser

[link to www.usatoday.com]

"The Hollywood actress told Obama "I am one of your biggest fans, if not the biggest,"
praising the president before turning over the microphone by saying, "You're so handsome that I can't speak properly.""

AND...

"It Would Be Wonderful if We Were Able to Give This Man All of the Power That He Needs"

[link to www.usatoday.com]

Gwen wants a ride.

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hi :)

Need to read the thread, so I'm sorry if it's been asked already, but have you seen, and if so, what do you make out of this thread?:


Thread: Jessica Simpsons MTV house in Calabasas had hidden cameras everhwere
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I don't think the op is the right person to ask about that stuff

Most of what's in that thread is either true or very close to the truth. I'm sure there are some lies in there but for the most part all of that stuff is what goes on in Hollyweird
 Quoting: YOUCITY 64473026


For the most part it's true. What is crazy is they own all that footage of her naked. Their is a masterbation scene that will blow your mind. It's hot!
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It might blow your mind OP but I wouldn't even care to see it , guess I'd make a good producer

Btw , I'm straight
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YOU JUST REPORT WHAT UR NSA CIA TELL YOU!? THERES NO REPORTERS OR FREE PRESS?? ITS ALL SCRIPTED FROM PREZ INTERVIEWS N QUESTIONS TO NIGHTLY NEWS LIES!!! RIGHT?????????????????
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We don't just report what they tell us to. We just can't ask the questions that we want so we can never get the info that's really important. There are subjects that are off limits.

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What are some subjects that are off limits? UFO's? Obama's gayness? Etc.
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do all the producers do coke in their offices after hours?
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In the 80s there was a lot of coke. Not now though. Now it's all happy pills that make people really crazy.

Celebrities I know still do coke though.
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when you say really crazy, you mean no awareness of their prior personalty stuff, and/or smiling axe murderer who doesn't see the difference between chopped liver and your chomped liver, because you were annoying?
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Stress induced breakdowns.
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YOU JUST REPORT WHAT UR NSA CIA TELL YOU!? THERES NO REPORTERS OR FREE PRESS?? ITS ALL SCRIPTED FROM PREZ INTERVIEWS N QUESTIONS TO NIGHTLY NEWS LIES!!! RIGHT?????????????????
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We don't just report what they tell us to. We just can't ask the questions that we want so we can never get the info that's really important. There are subjects that are off limits.

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What are some subjects that are off limits? UFO's? Obama's gayness? Etc.
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Anything that is "conspiracy" is off limits. It will get you ridiculed to even pitch he idea. Trust me! I pitch stuff from godlike all the time. They deny me then two weeks later we are doing the story. The fringe stuff like UFOs you can do but it must be done light hearted and not serious. FEMA camps, federal conspiracy is completely off limits.
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Jobs I've held
Video journalist
Reporter
Producer
Executive producer

Local level and in Los Angeles at the national level.

What you think about the media isn't all that true.
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Can you get me a job? I'm in Orange County
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So, it has been reported several times in various sites.

CIA and Military uses civilian covers in News agencies to control media coverage of certain events.

Do you know who the "Agent" is in your organization?
.
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This doesn't happen at the local level. It also rarely happens at the networks. That control comes from upper management who speaks frequently with political powerbrokers. However, the cable networks are filled with operatives.

An important takeaway for this is that you can essentially trust your local station. The are too green and just trying to get their story done. You can also trust abc, cbs, and nbc to give you the truth with their stories.
For the networks credibility is key. They will simply not do a story if they have to lie.
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you lost me at "you can trust abc, cbs, & nbc".
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I just mean they aren't going to lie and get caught. They would just kill the story or not cover it. So you can trust that the limited things hey are telling you are generally true. Which is more than I can say for the cable nets.
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Jobs I've held
Video journalist
Reporter
Producer
Executive producer

Local level and in Los Angeles at the national level.

What you think about the media isn't all that true.
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Can you get me a job? I'm in Orange County
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The commute would kill you
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Is the News Media largely being censored by the Federal government or other powers-that-be?

Specifically, how often these days do stories end up unable to be reported due to censorship from on high? What stories end up this way?

I was shocked to hear a number of experiences a friend of mine had with Occupy Wall Street that never made it on any media whatsoever . . . specifically protests that were quelled by international military in Chicago, as well as in St. Louis, etc.

Is there corporate/power influence in this?
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why are so many actors and acttresses
jewish. they are all fugly and should not be shown on any screen. l
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I can honestly say Jews run Hollywood. The power is nearly absolute. They prefer to promote fellow tribe members to positions of power. It's not such a bad idea when you think about it. Many many stars are Jewish but have changed their names. Many more people behind the scenes are Jewish as well. Ironically, I prefer Jews to Muslims. For better or worse Jews have helped define western society and i prefer that to a backwards Islamic society. What's really interesting is that the Muslims have now figured out how to use political correctness like gays and Jews to insulate themselves from any criticism. But this will be war because the Jews cannot have this. This will be the best underground war ever! Just watch for more and more pro Muslim films funded by sheiks.
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So you are saying this explains the academy?
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Yes in a way. Right now there is more moviemaking going on in Vancouver, Atlanta and New Orleans than in Hollywood or la. The power is shifting because production costs are being cut and distribution channels are opening up. Content is king and the Jews in Hollywood know this.
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thank you for sharing your insights, most appreciated.
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Great post hf tx OP
You are the creator of your own master plan... Make it a good one.

Wake the fuk up and be ready... This is absolutely no time to be stupid!

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Hey OP cool thread... Great replies

I too work in the Industry

Producing credits IMDb. WHOO HOO!! I am almost famous !


One thing I will add.... Holywood "Stars" are TINY TINEY PEOPLE !! OMG you all would fall over dead if you saw how small Tome Cruise, Jean Claude VD, Sly Stallone... etc really are !!

I swear my 4th grader is bigger !

Keep it up OP... its cool seeing the newsie side of the industry. The location filming side is a whole diff game.. SEX DRUGS WORK in that order ! LOL
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LOL if you google it, it says he's 5'10. He'sprobably more like 5'7".

I've read that Tom Cruise is only 5'5" as is Sly Stallone.
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why do they make people sign a secrecy contract?

is there anything THAT shocking going on behing the scenes that it would be terrible if someone snitched? or are they just paranoid about reputations

?

also what do you know about targeted individuals or members of hollywood hiring hit men as favors or to kill and harm others. do celebs really have people they know murdered?
what about use of the military or government organazations by celebrities ? do they have acess to military weapons to harm someone they know or on an enemy?

such as like directed energy weapons to make stuff look accidental?

what happens to snitches? do hollywood people or higher ups do favors for celebrities? such as take out an enemy of theirs
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Yes there is tons of shocking crap. Most of it is egomaniacs acting like gods. These people can't have the masses see them as they really are....spoiled adults acting like spoiled kids. Plus the competition is fierce and it's necessary to try to keep things low key. There are targeted individuals in Hollywood but it's more like and unspoken blacklist. Do people get killed? Yes. Is some of is shady? You bet. I have never seen any military or advanced weaponry utilized though except in The brietbart murder. That was certainly a covert op.

Higher ups do favors and receive favors but taking out people is not something I've seen.
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So, it has been reported several times in various sites.

CIA and Military uses civilian covers in News agencies to control media coverage of certain events.

Do you know who the "Agent" is in your organization?
.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 379904


This doesn't happen at the local level. It also rarely happens at the networks. That control comes from upper management who speaks frequently with political powerbrokers. However, the cable networks are filled with operatives.

An important takeaway for this is that you can essentially trust your local station. The are too green and just trying to get their story done. You can also trust abc, cbs, and nbc to give you the truth with their stories.
For the networks credibility is key. They will simply not do a story if they have to lie.
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you lost me at "you can trust abc, cbs, & nbc".
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I just mean they aren't going to lie and get caught. They would just kill the story or not cover it. So you can trust that the limited things hey are telling you are generally true. Which is more than I can say for the cable nets.
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Yes. Me too. You lost me when you said you can trust the networks.

Every single story is a Council on Foreign Relations / Royal Institute of International Affairs lie.

Other than that, this is a fascinating thread.
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Some more questions please, do many people go missing this time of year and not get found in LA/CA, and are there may pregnancies that don't get reported, and then never seen again?
Did the evil clown thing start in hollywierd?
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op do you think the illuminati is real?

and who exactly is the higher up of the higher up , are there different levels of power and do they all answer to one person who is at the highest level or one group in charge of it all?

i notice all of the industries seem connected media ,news, fashion, advertising, business, government, music, tv,

they all seem to have the same themes or be working for someone all the way at the top telling them all what to do

is it like some family like the rockafeller? is it an appointed person who makes decisions for all
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Hey OP cool thread... Great replies

I too work in the Industry

Producing credits IMDb. WHOO HOO!! I am almost famous !


One thing I will add.... Holywood "Stars" are TINY TINEY PEOPLE !! OMG you all would fall over dead if you saw how small Tome Cruise, Jean Claude VD, Sly Stallone... etc really are !!

I swear my 4th grader is bigger !

Keep it up OP... its cool seeing the newsie side of the industry. The location filming side is a whole diff game.. SEX DRUGS WORK in that order ! LOL
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LOL if you google it, it says he's 5'10. He'sprobably more like 5'7".

I've read that Tom Cruise is only 5'5" as is Sly Stallone.
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I meant to respond to this because it is absolutely true. In addition to being really small in stature many top celebrities have physically large heads. It's weird! Small with large heads.
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Ohhhh what kind of airbrush make up and machines do they use???
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Most pros at the national level use HD makeup. It's a very fine grain powder that can be applied in your typical fashion or with an actual airbrush. The airbrush isn't used all that much. They have camera filters that sense your skin tone and apply smoothing to just that color. That makes you look much younger. If you want to see it in action watch the Ellen show. She looks really old in person but on her show she looks alright.
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So true... take a looksy:
[link to assets-s3.usmagazine.com]

YIKES!
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large heads can look nice
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Hey OP cool thread... Great replies

I too work in the Industry

Producing credits IMDb. WHOO HOO!! I am almost famous !


One thing I will add.... Holywood "Stars" are TINY TINEY PEOPLE !! OMG you all would fall over dead if you saw how small Tome Cruise, Jean Claude VD, Sly Stallone... etc really are !!

I swear my 4th grader is bigger !

Keep it up OP... its cool seeing the newsie side of the industry. The location filming side is a whole diff game.. SEX DRUGS WORK in that order ! LOL
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 58426771


LOL if you google it, it says he's 5'10. He'sprobably more like 5'7".

I've read that Tom Cruise is only 5'5" as is Sly Stallone.
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cruise
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Ohhhh what kind of airbrush make up and machines do they use???
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Most pros at the national level use HD makeup. It's a very fine grain powder that can be applied in your typical fashion or with an actual airbrush. The airbrush isn't used all that much. They have camera filters that sense your skin tone and apply smoothing to just that color. That makes you look much younger. If you want to see it in action watch the Ellen show. She looks really old in person but on her show she looks alright.
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So true... take a looksy:
[link to assets-s3.usmagazine.com]

YIKES!
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The leaked celebrity nudes were proof of that too.
Strip 'em down....and they were average at best.
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What you think about the media isn't all that true.
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They will not cross the Feds on specific stories. It's not the reporters but their managers. The manager get their orders from the EPs who get their order from higher up. The upper people are in bed with powerbrokers.
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Something of a contradiction there, no? You concede its controlled and powerbrokers determine the output, which is exactly why people disparage mainstream media.
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I was just being honest and it is a contradiction. The Feds pay more attention to what people are saying on Facebook than the stories that are covered on your local news. At the national level there is certainly an attempt to control the message for political reasons. On the local level it's not a serious threat because the stations don't go to deep and if they do no one cares.
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Tell us the most juicy stuff you feel comfortable sharing?!

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