Podcast Episode 28: Meet Pitching Coach & Author, Stephanie Palmer

Blogstergirls May 12, 2012 Television & Film 0

Pitching Coach, Stephanie Palmer

Hello,

Today we present, pitching coach and author, Stephanie Palmer.

A former studio executive for Metro-Goldwyn Studios, Stephanie is the founder of Good in a Room, a consultant business where directors, producers and writers learn how to deliver the perfect pitch.

Are you a screenwriter, television producer, entrepreneur, or simply someone who has had to pitch a concept? If so this is the episode for you.

In part one of our interview we will hear about Ms. Palmer’s career path, what it was like working with one of the biggest film and television producers in Hollywood and landing a prime position at a major film studio. Ever wonder what a studio executive does? Then listen up!

Enjoy,

Gabrielle & Kia

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    Show Notes: Meet Stephanie Palmer| Date of Taping: 5/2/2012

    • 00:00 – 07:31 – Welcome to the show. Know Biz Like Show Biz news…Ryan Secret scores more millions for himself, Alloy Entertainment Execs are blogging, Shout out to past guest, Marjorie Ballentine and her student, Krysten Ritter – star of ABC’s sitcom, Don’t Trust the B— in Apartment 23.
      MUSIC BREAK
    • 07:56 – 11:56- Welcome to our guest, Stephanie Palmer. Stephanie shares how she got into the film business and the path she took to working at MGM Studios.
    • 11:58 – 16:01 – Exactly what does a Studio Executive do? How did Legally Blonde find it’s way to MGM?
      MUSIC BREAK
    • 16:15 – 21:56- What is it like being the Story Editor for a major film studio? What does a Story Editor do?
    • 21:57 – 26:08- What are the perks of being a professional Story Analyst and just how much power do they have?  How are decisions made at a film studio?
    • 26:04 – 30:10 – What are the advantages of growing up in a house without a television?
      PODCAST PROMO
    • 30:47 – End of Show – Whoops! Looks like this is gonna be a two-parter. Join us next week when Stephanie Palmer shares here top ten tips on pitching.

      End of show theme: Macroform

      Want To Learn More About Stephanie Palmer & Good in a Room?
      Check out her website
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Well Alright, NBC is Making Some Series Decisions!

Blogstergirls May 7, 2012 Television 0

SAVE ME -- Season: Pilot (Photo by: Robert Trachtenberg/NBC)

As we bid a fond farewell to the pilot season hoopla, we welcome in series pickups! NBC is flooding the trades with loads of series announcements.

The network has picked up the single-camera comedy, 1600 Penn. Rumor has it that this show has a Modern Family-like vibe, but takes place in the White House and circles around First Family hijinks. Bill Pullman is playing the President of the United States. Guess our hopes for Independence Day: The Next Day just went out the window. We also noticed little, Amara Miller (The Descendants) is part of the cast as well. Good for her! This is her second acting gig and we wish her all the best.

Anne Hache’s sitcom, Save Me is a go. If you can recall, Save Me is the story of a woman who gets into a bad accident and afterwards claims to be able to channel God.  Let’s hope she is receiving positive messages.

Cast of NBC's 'The New Normal'

Executive Producer Ryan Murphy’s The New Normal got the thumbs up as well. Normal is a comedy about a Gay blended family.  Actress Ellen Barkin is part of the cast. It’s good to see her working.

As if he isn’t busy enough, J.J. Abrams’ Revolution received the green light. This pilot sneaked past our radar, but sounds rather intriguing…it’s about a world that suddenly looses technology.  Something tells us that parents are gonna LOVE this one.  J.J. this won’t interrupt with your working on the new installment of Star Trek will it?  We hope not.  

- Live long and prosper

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Guest Update! Aml Ameen Returns to ‘Harry’s Law!’

Blogstergirls May 2, 2012 Acting 0

Actor Aml Ameen

Former YNH guest, Aml Ameen, will be making an appearance at his old stomping ground, on NBC’s legal drama, Harry’s Law! Yay the character, Malcom, is back! Aml’s episode airs on Sunday, May 6th at 8PM EDT.

Here is the official episode synopsis from TV Guide: “Harry reunites with Malcolm to defend a gang member who was wrongly convicted of killing a policeman. Elsewhere, Adam and Phoebe join forces to help a tea-shop proprietor accused of art theft.”

If you haven’t heard our interview with one of the hardest working actors in Hollywood you should! Check it out, it’s a two-parter! Meet Aml Ameen – More with Aml Ameen

Congrats Aml!

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Podcast Episode 27: Pilot Season Continues…

Blogstergirls March 31, 2012 Television 0

Just when you thought news about pilot season had ended…

According to the trades Hollywood has gotten a pretty late start on pilot season. Casting announcements are still being posted.

Since we here at Your New Hollywood LOVE talking about television, this week’s episode should be a walk in the park. Right?

Today we bring more coverage on pilot orders and casting announcements. We’re kicking our discussion off with the ABC network. Looking at the list, we have to ask ourselves, “Is ABC on the right track?”  Listen to the show and judge for yourselves and of course, enjoy!

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Show Notes: Pilot Season Continues | Date of Taping: 3/29/2012

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Hunger Games actor, Dayo Okeniyi, talks to an LA Times reporter about the race controversy.

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Podcast Episode 26: Got Your Pilot Season Game Face On?

Blogstergirls March 17, 2012 Acting 0

Marjorie Ballentine

Pilot season is in full swing and if you are an actor heading out West or are already hustling to auditions, this week’s podcast is for you.

In this episode we welcome back acting coach Marjorie Ballentine who lays down her thoughts on what an actor needs to know and do in order to be finely-tuned not only for “pilot season,” but throughout their career.

Enjoy!

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Show Notes: Get Your Pilot Season Game Face On! | Date of Taping: 2/15/2012

  • 00:13 – 02:43 – First up is a little Know Biz Like Show Biz news. Thanks for your emails regarding Aml Ameen’s interview! Aml will be appearing on NBC’s CSI Miami on Sunday, March 18th and is currently doing a guest spot back where it all started on the set of Harry’s Law. So stay tuned.
  • MUSIC BREAK
  • 04:00 – 20:53- How many pilots are shot in a pilot season? What materials do you need to have in place before you audition? How should you dress for an audition? Marjorie talks about what it really means to be prepared. Are you a lazy actor? What is an artist? What is the most important thing that an actor should have?
  • PODCAST PROMO
  • 21:19 – 30:56- What actor Aml Ameen can do for your mental spirit. What do you need to know before you go into the room? The importance of knowing your character? What preparing for pilot season really means. Can you take a risk?
  • 31:28 – 37:54- Just how hard is it to go into the room? Why should casting directors take an acting class.
  • MUSIC BREAK
  • 38:22 – 45:53- Knowing the styles. The wrong way/reason to choose an acting coach. Why factory schools are a big no-no. Why is Meryl Streep the
  • MUSIC BREAK
  • 46:16 – End of show!- How Marjorie’s students are coming along during this busy time of year. Marjorie = adults, Kia = kids, there’s a reason for that. Goodbye to our guest.

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    MORE INFO. ON PILOT SEASON
    BizParentz Foundation
    The Hollywood Reporter: The Live Feed – TV Pilots
    Pilot Season Lingo Guide

WORTH A WATCH
Check out Actress Anne Hathaway on Charlie Rose. Anne chats about acting school and auditioning.

WORTH A LISTEN
From KCRW’s The Business- The Actors’ Pilot Season Plight
From Vulture – Polone: How Pilot Season Ensures That Great Actors Rarely Land the Right

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