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Chevalier (2022 film) is the musical bio that we needed

What is a quote that inspires you? Why? Message me on Social media (@headphonesthoughts) (@headphonesTblog) and/or email me @ contact@headphonesthoughts.com Whatever life takes you, enjoy your life. Think positive, and be positive. –Always look to the rising sky Read my quote or thought of the week series Follow me on Social Media: Instagram @headphonesthoughtsTwitter…

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From Spidey to Serial Killers: Jon Watts to Direct "Murder 101" Movie

A thrilling new movie based on the smash-hit podcast "Murder 101" is swinging into development. Amazon MGM Studios just snagged the rights, and at the helm is none other than Jon Watts, the mastermind behind the epic Spider-Man: Homecoming trilogy. Yup, you read that right. The director who brought us the web-slinging adventures of Tom Holland is now diving into the dark world of real-life murder investigations. But wait, there's more! Watts isn't just directing, he's also producing alongside his wife, Dianne McGunigle, and Stephanie Lydecker from KT Studios. Now, let's get down to the juicy details of "Murder 101." This film isn't your typical whodunit. It's based on the true story that unfolded in a small Tennessee town, a story that captivated millions through the power of podcasts. Remember those high school students in your English class who dissected every detail of a classic murder mystery? Well, "Murder 101" takes that concept and cranks it up to eleven. A group of real-life students, along with their dedicated teacher, Alex Campbell, found themselves facing a real-life horror story, a serial killer on the loose in their own backyard. Using their knowledge of criminal profiling, these brave students and their teacher became an unlikely investigative team. And guess what? Their efforts led to the capture of the actual serial killer! So, how does Jon Watts fit into this picture? Well, Watts is no stranger to taking unexpected turns. He's proven his talent for directing action-packed blockbusters with the Spider-Man films. But with "Murder 101," he gets to explore a suspenseful and thought-provoking true story. This project is a perfect match for Watts' diverse skillset. He can bring the same level of captivating storytelling and character development to "Murder 101" that he brought to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus, with McGunigle and Lydecker on board, "Murder 101" has a dream team behind it. McGunigle brings her producing expertise, honed on projects like "Atlanta" and the upcoming "Wolfs" starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt. Lydecker, the mastermind behind KT Studios, is a true crime powerhouse. Her podcasts, including "Murder 101," have amassed millions of listeners, proving her knack for captivating audiences with real-life mysteries. With a compelling story, a talented director, and a powerhouse production team, "Murder 101" is shaping up to be a must-watch for true crime enthusiasts and movie buffs alike. While there's no release date yet, keep your eyes peeled for updates. https://youtu.be/_d9a1XR0C_I Read the full article

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Jon Watts irá dirigir filme baseado no podcast de true crime Murder 101

Diretor é famoso pela trilogia Homem-Aranha do MCUGUILHERME CARETA Jon Watts, Murder 101 Getty/iHeart Jon Watts, nome conhecido por dirigir a trilogia Homem-Aranha no MCU, será o diretor de novo longa baseado no famoso podcast true crime Murder 101, segundo o Deadline.   Adquirido pela Amazon MGM, Watts também produzirá ao lado de Dianne McGunigle e Stephanie Lydecker. O filme é baseado em uma…

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Atlanta Season 2 Is Here!

Atlanta Season 2 Is Here!

Two cousins work through the Atlanta music scene in order to better their lives and the lives of their families. Donald Glover serves as Executive Producer, along with Paul Simms and Dianne McGunigle. Atlanta is produced by FX Productions. On Feb. 26, media and crew members were given a sneak peek at the first couple of episodes.

Attendees included the show’s creator and star Donald Glover,…

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The 2017 Producers Guild Awards Announced! La La Land Wins Best Picture!

The 2017 Producers Guild Awards Announced! La La Land Wins Best Picture!

The PGAs for 2017 have just been announced and it was Damien Chazelle’s musical La La Land that took out top prize of Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures for Fred Berger, Jordan Horowitz and Marc Platt, Zootopia took out Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures for Clark Spencer and O.J.: Made in Americatook out Outstanding Producer of…

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Brian Tyree Henry; Stefani Robinson, Stephen Glover, Zazie Beetz; Donald Glover; Hiro Murai, Dianne McGunigle and Lakeith Stanfield attend FX's 'Atlanta Robbin' Season' FYC Event at Saban Media Center on June 8, 2018

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Atlanta Season 3 Release Date Officially Set

Atlanta Season 3 Release Date Officially Set Atlanta season 3's release date is officially set for March 2022, bringing the celebrated comedy series back after a four-year hiatus. Created by Donald Glover, the FX dramedy centers on college dropout Earnest "Earn" Marks as he seeks to turn his life around upon learning of his cousin Alfred "Paper Boi" Miles making a rise through the underground rap scene in the titular Georgia capital. Atlanta also explores the lives of Earn's on-again-off-again girlfriend/baby mama Van & Paper Boi's eccentric right-hand man Darrius.

Donald Glover Leading Atlanta To Success

In addition to primarily writing and occasionally directing the series. Glover leads the cast of Atlanta alongside Zazie Beetz as Van, Brian Tyree Henry as Paper Boi and Lakeith Stanfield as Darrius. Having first premiered in 2016. The series has been a critical darling; scoring rave reviews for its unique storytelling, rich characters & Glover and Hiro Murai's direction. Glover would even go on to become the first African-American director to bring home the Primetime Emmy award; for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series with Atlanta season 1 and three Emmy wins for season 2. FX & audiences are hungry for more as the network went on to renew Atlanta for seasons 3 & 4. After a prolonged development, audiences have exciting news.

Nearly two months after unveiling the first teaser for the new chapter. The official Atlanta Twitter account, revealed that season 3 has been set to premiere on March 24. The new premiere date comes after the show went on a four-year hiatus.

Development on Atlanta season 3 has seen a much rockier path than that of its predecessors; with filming suffering multiple delays. First from scheduling conflicts in Glover's increasingly busy schedule with his Childish Gambino tours & roles in Solo: A Star Wars Story and The Lion King. Despite this delay, FX still went on to renew the show for season 4 with plans to film back-to-back. Postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and would finally kick off in early 2021 in Europe. With filming on season 3,  having wrapped this past August, the timing certainly lines up for Atlanta to return in its March 2022 release date. With Atlanta season 3 officially coming after a four-year hiatus. It will be interesting to see whether the wait results in a large viewership boost for FX; or see it struggle to recapture the same level of popularity. The cable network hasn't seen huge ratings in the past few years, though the first two seasons of Atlanta proved to be a major hit alongside FX's long-running titles; It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and American Horror Story. Only time will tell how the new season performs when Atlanta season 3 premieres on FX and Hulu on March 24.

Available for streaming on Hulu.

The 10-episode third season marks the first time Atlanta will be available for in-season streaming on Hulu. The first two seasons, which aired before FX became part of Disney & before Disney took control of Hulu; but it can still be streamed on Hulu “We are thrilled to have Atlanta back with a new season on March 24th,” said Eric Schrier, President, FX Entertainment. “Once again, Donald Glover, the producers & the stellar cast have delivered another signature season; synonymous with the excellence that makes Atlanta so great.” Taking place almost entirely in Europe, Season 3 finds Earn (Donald Glover), Alfred /Paper Boi’ (Brian Tyree Henry), Darius (LaKeith Stanfield) and Van (Zazie Beetz) in the midst of a successful European tour, as the group navigates their new surroundings as outsiders, and struggle to adjust to the newfound success they had aspired to.

Produced by FX Productions, & executively produced by Donald Glover, Stephen Glover, Hiro Murai, Stefani Robinson, Paul Simms and Dianne McGunigle.

Season 3, originally ordered in June 2018, was postponed to accommodate Donald Glover’s busy feature schedule. Filming then further delayed by the pandemic as production shut down in March 2020. Glover & Co. then proceeded to shoot Seasons 3 and Season 4 back-to-back. Season 3, filmed primarily in Europe; finished filming this past summer when production on Season 4 started in Atlanta. “All the scripts for that season have been written; & I absolutely adore the scripts for both seasons,” FX Chairman John Landgraf said in August. In its most recent season in 2018, the 14 Emmy nominations for Atlanta’s second season were the most of any comedy series. Through its first two seasons, Atlanta has won five Emmy Awards as well as two Golden Globe Awards, two AFI Awards, Peabody, PGA, WGA, TCA, NAACP and Critics’ Choice Awards. Read the full article

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Atlanta S2 gets new trailer, releases March 1

A new trailer has been released for the second season of Atlanta, which is set to release March 1, 2018.

Two cousins work through the Atlanta music scene in order to better their lives and the lives of their families. Donald Glover serves as Executive Producer, along with Paul Simms, Dianne McGunigle and Stephen Glover.

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'La La Land,' 'Stranger Things' and 'Atlanta' sweep 2017 PGA Awards

“La La Land” is easily sweeping up all the awards this year, but Netflix’s “Stranger Things” jumped in on the action along with “Atlanta” for the 28th annual Producers Guild Awards (PGA).

The musical comedy-drama went up against “Arrival,” “Deadpool,” “Fences,” “Hacksaw Ridge,” “Hell or High Water,” “Hidden Figures,”  “Lion,” “Manchester by the Sea,” and “Moonlight,” but was able to come out the winner which was presented by Dustin Hoffman.

The guild recognized the candy-colored musical with its Darryl F. Zanuck Award for theatrical motion picture production Saturday, a prize that often precedes the best picture Academy Award. (Last year was an exception, when “The Big Short” won the guild award, while “Spotlight” got the Oscar.) The nominees for the guild’s top film prize echo Oscars’ best picture nominees this year, with the exception of “Deadpool,” which made the cut with producers but not the film academy.

But the guild’s celebration at the Beverly Hilton Hotel of the year’s outstanding film and television productions had a decidedly political tone, as President Donald Trump’s ban on refugees and visitors from several Muslim countries triggered protests in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Seattle and other cities.

“Our America is big, it is free, and it is open to dreamers of all races, all countries, all religions,” singer John Legend said as he introduced “La La Land” at Saturday’s untelevised ceremony. “Our vision of America is directly antithetical to that of President Trump. I want to specifically, tonight, reject his vision and affirm America has to be better than that.”

Ezra Edelman, producer and director of “O.J.: Made in America,” which claimed the guild’s documentary prize, echoed Legend’s sentiments.

“Please keep telling stories that are about our humanity,” he said.

Other winners Saturday included “Zootopia” for animated feature, “Atlanta” for episodic television comedy and “Stranger Things” for episodic TV drama.

Presenters included Justin Timberlake, Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson, Nicole Kidman, Jeff Bridges, Kerry Washington, Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese. Veteran producers James L. Brooks, Tom Rothman and Irwin Winkler received special awards.

Dustin Hoffman presented the night’s top prize. As producer Marc Platt accepted for “La La Land,” he said, “The power of cinema cannot be denied and has no borders … We must believe love can change our lives, much as it can change the world.”

Full List of 2017 Producers Guild Awards Winners:

The Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures: • La La Land (WINNER) Producers: Fred Berger, Jordan Horowitz, Marc Platt • Arrival Producers: Dan Levine, Shawn Levy, Aaron Ryder, David Linde • Deadpool Producers: Simon Kinberg, Ryan Reynolds, Lauren Shuler Donner • Fences Producers: Scott Rudin, Denzel Washington, Todd Black • Hacksaw Ridge Producers: Bill Mechanic, David Permut • Hell or High Water Producers: Carla Hacken, Julie Yorn • Hidden Figures Producers: Donna Gigliotti, Peter Chernin & Jenno Topping, Pharrell Williams, Theodore Melfi • Lion Producers: Emile Sherman & Iain Canning, Angie Fielder • Manchester By the Sea Producers: Matt Damon, Kimberly Steward, Chris Moore, Lauren Beck, Kevin Walsh • Moonlight Producers: Adele Romanski, Dede Gardner & Jeremy Kleiner

The Award for Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures: • Zootopia (WINNER) Producer: Clark Spencer • Finding Dory Producer: Lindsey Collins • Kubo and the Two Strings Producers: Arianne Sutner, Travis Knight • Moana Producer: Osnat Shurer • The Secret Life of Pets Producers: Chris Meledandri, Janet Healy

The Award for Outstanding Producer of Documentary Theatrical Motion Pictures: • O.J.: Made in America (WINNER) Producers: Ezra Edelman, Caroline Waterlow • Dancer Producer: Gabrielle Tana • The Eagle Huntress Producers: Stacey Reiss, Otto Bell • Life, Animated Producers: Julie Goldman, Roger Ross Williams • Tower Producers: Keith Maitland, Susan Thomson, Megan Gilbride

The David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television: • The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story (Season 1) (WINNER) Producers: Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski, Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, D.V. DeVincentis, Anthony Hemingway, Alexis Martin Woodall, John Travolta, Chip Vucelich • Black Mirror (Season 3) Producers: Annabel Jones, Charlie Brooker • The Night Manager (Season 1) Producers: Simon Cornwell, Stephen Garrett, Stephen Cornwell, Hugh Laurie, Tom Hiddleston, Susanne Bier, David Farr, John le Carré, William D. Johnson, Alexei Boltho, Rob Bullock • The Night Of Producers: Steven Zaillian, Richard Price, Jane Tranter, Garrett Basch, Scott Ferguson • Sherlock: The Abominable Bride Producers: Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat, Sue Vertue, Beryl Vertue

The Award for Outstanding Sports Program: • VICE World of Sports (Season 1) (WINNER — TIE)  • Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (Season 22) (WINNER — TIE) • E:60 (2016) • The Fight Game with Jim Lampley: A Tribute to Muhammad Ali • Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Los Angeles Rams (Season 11)

The Award for Outstanding Digital Series: • Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (Season 7, Season 8) (WINNER) • 30 for 30 Shorts (Season 5) • Epic Rap Battles of History (Season 5) • Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: ACADEMY (Season 1) • National Endowment for the Arts: United States of Arts

The Norman Felton Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Drama: • Stranger Things (Season 1) (WINNER) Producers: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer, Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen, Iain Paterson • Better Call Saul (Season 2) Producers: Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould, Melissa Bernstein, Mark Johnson, Thomas Schnauz, Gennifer Hutchison, Nina Jack, Robin Sweet, Diane Mercer, Bob Odenkirk • Game of Thrones (Season 6) Producers: David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Bernadette Caulfield, Frank Doelger, Carolyn Strauss, Bryan Cogman, Lisa McAtackney, Chris Newman, Greg Spence • House of Cards (Season 4) Producers: Beau Willimon, Dana Brunetti, Michael Dobbs, Josh Donen, David Fincher, Eric Roth, Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright, John Mankiewicz, Robert Zotnowski, Jay Carson, Frank Pugliese, Boris Malden, Hameed Shaukat • Westworld (Season 1) Producers: J.J. Abrams, Jonathan Nolan, Lisa Joy, Bryan Burk, Athena Wickham, Kathy Lingg, Richard J. Lewis, Roberto Patino, Katherine Lingenfelter, Cherylanne Martin

The Danny Thomas Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy: • Atlanta (Season 1) (WINNER) Producers: Donald Glover, Dianne McGunigle, Paul Simms, Hiro Murai, Alex Orr • black-ish (Season 2) Producers: Kenya Barris, Jonathan Groff, Anthony Anderson, Laurence Fishburne, Helen Sugland, E. Brian Dobbins, Vijal Patel, Gail Lerner, Corey Nickerson, Courtney Lilly, Lindsey Shockley, Peter Saji, Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry, Hale Rothstein, Michael Petok, Yvette Lee Bowser • Modern Family (Season 7) Producers: Steven Levitan, Christopher Lloyd, Paul Corrigan, Abraham Higginbotham, Elaine Ko, Jeff Morton, Jeffrey Richman, Brad Walsh, Danny Zuker, Vali Chandrasekaran, Andy Gordon, Vanessa McCarthy, Jon Pollack, Chuck Tatham, Chris Smirnoff, Sally Young • Silicon Valley (Season 3) Producers: Mike Judge, Alec Berg, Jim Kleverweis, Clay Tarver, Dan O’Keefe, Michael Rotenberg, Tom Lassally, John Levenstein, Ron Weiner, Carrie Kemper, Adam Countee • Veep (Season 5) Producers: David Mandel, Frank Rich, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lew Morton, Morgan Sackett, Sean Gray, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, Jim Margolis, Georgia Pritchett, Will Smith, Chris Addison, Rachel Axler, David Hyman, Erik Kenward, Billy Kimball, Steve Koren

The Award for Outstanding Producer of Non-Fiction Television: • Making a Murderer (Season 1) (WINNER) Producers: Laura Ricciardi, Moira Demos • 30 for 30 (Season 7) Producers: Connor Schell, John Dahl, Libby Geist, Bill Simmons, Erin Leyden, Gentry Kirby, Andrew Billman, Marquis Daisy, Deirdre Fenton • 60 Minutes (Season 48, Season 49) Producers: Jeff Fager • Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown (Season 5-8) Producers: Anthony Bourdain, Christopher Collins, Lydia Tenaglia, Sandra Zweig • Hamilton’s America Producers: Alex Horwitz, Nicole Pusateri, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jeffrey Seller, Dave Sirulnick, Jon Kamen, Justin Wilkes

The Award for Outstanding Producer of Competition Television: • The Voice (Season 9-11) (WINNER) Producers: Audrey Morrissey, Jay Bienstock, Mark Burnett, John de Mol, Chad Hines, Lee Metzger, Kyra Thompson, Mike Yurchuk, Amanda Zucker, Carson Daly • The Amazing Race (Season 27, Season 28) Producers: Jerry Bruckheimer, Bertram van Munster, Jonathan Littman, Elise Doganieri, Mark Vertullo • American Ninja Warrior (Season 7, Season 8) Producers: Arthur Smith, Kent Weed, Anthony Storm, Brian Richardson, Kristen Stabile, David Markus, J.D. Pruess, D. Max Poris, Zayna Abi-Hashim, Royce Toni, John, Gunn, Matt Silverberg, Briana Vowels, Mason Funk, Jonathan Provost • Lip Sync Battle (Season 1, Season 2) Producers: Casey Patterson, Jay Peterson, John Krasinski, Stephen Merchant, Leah Gonzalez, Genna Gintzig, LL Cool J • Top Chef (Season 13) Producers: Daniel Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz, Doneen Arquines, Tom Colicchio, Casey Kriley, Padma Lakshmi, Tara Siener, Erica Ross, Patrick Schmedeman, Wade Sheeler, Ellie Carbajal

The Award for Outstanding Producer of Live Entertainment & Talk Television: • Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (Season 3) (WINNER) Producers: Tim Carvell, John Oliver, Liz Stanton • Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (Season 1) Producers: Samantha Bee, Jo Miller, Jason Jones, Tony Hernandez, Miles Kahn, Pat King, Alison Camillo, Kristen Everman • The Late Late Show with James Corden (Season 2) Producers: Ben Winston, Rob Crabbe, Mike Gibbons, Amy Ozols, Sheila Rogers, Michael Kaplan, Jeff Kopp, James Longman, Josie Cliff, James Corden • Real Time with Bill Maher (Season 14) Producers: Bill Maher, Scott Carter, Sheila Griffiths, Marc Gurvitz, Billy Martin, Dean E. Johnsen, Chris Kelly, Matt Wood • Saturday Night Live (Season 42) Producers: Lorne Michaels, Steve Higgins, Erik Kenward, Lindsay Shookus, Erin Doyle, Ken Aymong

The Award for Outstanding Children’s Program: • Sesame Street (Season 46) (WINNER) • Girl Meets World (Season 2, Season 3) • Octonauts (Season 4) • School of Rock (Season 1) • SpongeBob SquarePants (Season 9)

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From Spidey to Serial Killers: Jon Watts to Direct "Murder 101" Movie

A thrilling new movie based on the smash-hit podcast "Murder 101" is swinging into development. Amazon MGM Studios just snagged the rights, and at the helm is none other than Jon Watts, the mastermind behind the epic Spider-Man: Homecoming trilogy. Yup, you read that right. The director who brought us the web-slinging adventures of Tom Holland is now diving into the dark world of real-life murder investigations. But wait, there's more! Watts isn't just directing, he's also producing alongside his wife, Dianne McGunigle, and Stephanie Lydecker from KT Studios. Now, let's get down to the juicy details of "Murder 101." This film isn't your typical whodunit. It's based on the true story that unfolded in a small Tennessee town, a story that captivated millions through the power of podcasts. Remember those high school students in your English class who dissected every detail of a classic murder mystery? Well, "Murder 101" takes that concept and cranks it up to eleven. A group of real-life students, along with their dedicated teacher, Alex Campbell, found themselves facing a real-life horror story, a serial killer on the loose in their own backyard. Using their knowledge of criminal profiling, these brave students and their teacher became an unlikely investigative team. And guess what? Their efforts led to the capture of the actual serial killer! So, how does Jon Watts fit into this picture? Well, Watts is no stranger to taking unexpected turns. He's proven his talent for directing action-packed blockbusters with the Spider-Man films. But with "Murder 101," he gets to explore a suspenseful and thought-provoking true story. This project is a perfect match for Watts' diverse skillset. He can bring the same level of captivating storytelling and character development to "Murder 101" that he brought to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus, with McGunigle and Lydecker on board, "Murder 101" has a dream team behind it. McGunigle brings her producing expertise, honed on projects like "Atlanta" and the upcoming "Wolfs" starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt. Lydecker, the mastermind behind KT Studios, is a true crime powerhouse. Her podcasts, including "Murder 101," have amassed millions of listeners, proving her knack for captivating audiences with real-life mysteries. With a compelling story, a talented director, and a powerhouse production team, "Murder 101" is shaping up to be a must-watch for true crime enthusiasts and movie buffs alike. While there's no release date yet, keep your eyes peeled for updates. https://youtu.be/_d9a1XR0C_I Read the full article

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Ambition and Acceptance with D.C. Pierson

First Draft Episode #202: D.C. Pierson

D.C. Pierson, comedian, writer, filmmaker and author of The Boy Who Couldn’t Sleep and Never Had To and Crap Kingdom, and co-writer and star of indie comedy movie Mystery Team, talks about getting more vulnerable with age, using his fiction to explore the gap between what we expect of the world and what turns out to be true, and being sick of not finishing things.

Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode

Dan Eckman and Meggie McFadden are two comedians D.C. has worked with for years, in part on an adaptation of D.C.’s first book, The Boy Who Couldn’t Sleep and Never Had To

D.C. loved the cover of his dad’s copy of Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton

Rubber Soul was the one Beatles album D.C.’s family had on cassette or CD

In conjunction with the documentary The Beatles Anthology, detailed compilations of Beatles ephemera were released in three double-CD sets: Anthology 1, Anthology 2, and Anthology 3. D.C. listened to these more than the regular Beatles albums, which means he listened to a lot of alternate versions of songs and random studio chatter. He credits that with jumpstarting much of his curiosity as a storyteller.

While D.C. attended the Rita and Burton Goldberg School of Dramatic Writing at NYU’s Tisch Institute of Performing Arts, one of his teachers was Charlie Rubin, who wrote for Seinfeld and In Living Color, and was a showrunner for Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Derick was D.C.’s improv group which formed at NYU, made up of D.C. Pierson, Dominic Dierkes, Donald Glover, Dan Eckman, and Maggie McFadden

Mystery Team was a fully independently-made movie that the Derick Comedy group made, which had a screening at Sundance, and led the group to move to Los Angeles

Upright Citizens Brigade improv theater is where D.C. honed his comedy and performing chops during and after college

The concept for Mystery Team is basically: what if characters from Encyclopedia Brown never really grew out of their idealized, 1950s childhood, and kept trying to solve crimes?

Donald shared what he learned writing for 30 Rock (with Tina Fey, Robert Carlock, Matt Hubbard, Kay Cannon) with his Derick Comedy friends to help them write a tight script for Mystery Team

Nathan Rabin, who wrote for The A.V. Club at the time, wrote a glowing review there for Mystery Team that D.C. credits with helping the movie gain momentum

A passing encouraging comment from comedian, actor, writer, and musician Eliza Skinner gave D.C. the boost he needed to start writing a book

Dianne McGunigle, manager and a producer of Atlanta, was D.C. agent at the time that he wrote a first draft of The Boy Who Couldn’t Sleep… and she read it quickly, a favor for which D.C. is forever grateful

Gerry Howard, who edited David Foster Wallace’s The Broom of the System and Girl with Curious Hair, as well as Hanya Yanagihara’s A Little Life, was the editor D.C. worked with for The Boy Who Couldn’t Sleep… D.C. was starstruck to be going to the offices where Sloane Crosley—essayist and writer known for I Was Told There’d Be Cake, How Did You Get This Number and her newest, Look Alive Out There—also worked.

The Los Angeles Times gave The Boy Who Couldn’t Sleep… a lovely review

D.C. was inspired by psychologist Carol Dweck’s book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

One of D.C.’s favorite English teachers sent him Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham provided a quote that summed up what he likes to explore in all his writing

To me, Crap Kingdom is asking, “What if Lord of the Rings was deeply uncool?”

Stephen King’s On Writing is one of the writing books that has inspired D.C. in his fiction process

One of D.C.’s earliest imrpov teachers, Owen Burke, referred to the following passage from Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia, on the endurance of human thought and creation: “We shed as we pick up, like travellers who must carry everything in their arms, and what we let fall will be picked up by those behind. The procession is very long and life is very short. We die on the march. But there is nothing outside the march so nothing can be lost to it. The missing plays of Sophocles will turn up piece by piece, or be written again in another language. Ancient cures for diseases will reveal themselves once more. Mathematical discoveries glimpsed and lost to view will have their time again. You do not suppose, my lady, that if all of Archimedes had been hiding in the great library of Alexandria, we would be at a loss for a corkscrew?”

D.C. sometimes teaches at Writing Pad, a writing program offered online and in L.A./S.F.

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The manager of Z’s new movie is Dianne McGunigle!

I've never heard of her. What is she known for?

Do you have a source?

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Fanboy Fail Friday! Atlanta FYC Event! AKA Donald Glover Runs Off Stage Faster Than The Millennium Falcon Can Fly! Punch It Into Hyper-Drive Chewie!

Fanboy Fail Friday! Atlanta FYC Event! AKA Donald Glover Runs Off Stage Faster Than The Millennium Falcon Can Fly! Punch It Into Hyper-Drive Chewie!

Looks can be deceiving.

I always have to remember that.

Recently, Lisa-Lisa and I headed to a panel and screening for the Donald Glover series Atlanta.

On the panel were:

Donald Glover, Creator/Executive Producer/Writer/Director/Executive Music Producer/“Earn Marks” Paul Simms, Executive Producer Dianne McGunigle, Executive Producer Stephen Glover, Executive Producer/Writer Hiro Murai,…