#ScriptChat TOPIC: Adaptation: How do u get rights? What are challenges in adapting? Do adaptation specs sell?
Tonight we discussed all that is adaptation. Zac Sanford filled in for Mina Zaher as EURO moderator. We hope if anyone has been too afraid to try seeking the rights for an adaption, they are now armed and prepared to go to battle to make the story their own. As Julian Freemann said, “Adapt or die!” @jeannevb
Note: EURO chat transcript pulled nicely from wthasthtag, however, the AMERICAN chat did not. Hence, that chat, you’ll have to read backwards. Sigh. We will never achieve #worlddomination if that site doesn’t cooperate.
EURO moderator: @zacsanford, Zac Sanford
American moderator: @jeannevb, Jeanne Veillette Bowerman
8:00 pm zacsanford2: Hello everyone, it is that time once again scriptchat o'clock. #scriptchat
8:00 pm zacsanford2: Thanks for allowing an American to moderate things this week. While we may be light due to the BAFTAs, I'm sure it will be fun. #scriptchat
8:01 pm zacsanford2: TOPIC: Adaptation: How do u get rights? What are challenges in adapting? Do adaptation specs sell? #scriptchat
8:01 pm filmutopia: #scriptchat - Huzzah!
8:01 pm jeannevb: hey everyone! #scriptchat
8:01 pm johnrackham: I've got my glass of wine and I'm ready for EURO #scriptchat. Good evening all.
8:01 pm jeannevb: EURO #scriptchat is on... ignore me if you dont give a rat's ass ;)
8:01 pm zacsanford2: I'm actually doing one of my first projects in development that is a multi-level adaptation. #scriptchat
8:02 pm jeannevb: Well, I know a little somethin' about this topic ;) #scriptchat
8:02 pm PennyAsh: Okay how do you decide what to leave out of an adaptation? #scriptchat
8:02 pm simone257: #scriptchat hey there.. first time around.. I feel old and old-fashioned :-D
8:02 pm zacsanford2: ignoring @jeannevb because I don't give a rats ass RT @jeannevb: #scriptchat is on... ignore me if you dont give a rats ass ;) #scriptchat
8:02 pm jeannevb: to get rights... ask. I called the author. I've also called another author's agent when not able to reach author #scriptchat
8:03 pm julianfriedmann: Shd watch the Baftas but not keen on Ross as presenter nor on acceptance speeches, so passing. and will try to join in #scriptchat
8:03 pm zacsanford2: Hello and welcome. RT @simone257: #scriptchat hey there.. first time around.. I feel old and old-fashioned :-D #scriptchat
8:03 pm jeannevb: @zacsanford2 heehee #scriptchat
8:03 pm filmutopia: #scriptchat well, just for a change, this is a subject I know sod all about
8:03 pm momentsoffilm: Hello all at #scriptchat
8:03 pm zacsanford2: RT @jeannevb: to get rights... ask. I called the author. Ive also called another authors agent when not able to reach author #scriptchat
8:03 pm jeannevb: I admit, author said "should I know u... are u famous?" haha #scriptchat
8:03 pm johnrackham: @simone257 Hi Simone. Welcome to #scriptchat. :-)
8:03 pm jeannevb: @momentsoffilm hello, babe #scriptchat
8:04 pm jeannevb: for me, I did NOT buy rights bc I'm adapting it with the author. We have writer's collaboration agreement #scriptchat
8:04 pm PennyAsh: RT @jeannevb: I admit, author said "should I know u... are u famous?" haha #scriptchat LOL
8:04 pm ozzywood: Good morning from Sydney! #scriptchat
8:04 pm julianfriedmann: Shdn't do adaptation spec without having the rights or permission of novelist. tracking rights easy - call the primary publisher #scriptchat
8:04 pm zacsanford2: At least here in the states, it seems every project is based on an existing property of sorts. Adaptations are the "in" thing. #scriptchat
8:04 pm jeannevb: Working well for me, but in general, I wld not recommend writing with the author. Mine is nonfiction so its difft #scriptchat
8:05 pm jeannevb: YEAH!!!!! Talking adaptations today ;) RT @ozzywood: Good morning from Sydney! #scriptchat
8:05 pm jbonnell: I knew it was time for scriptchat because my phone is beeping like crazy on all the tweets. #scriptchat
8:05 pm jeannevb: love annoying u ;) RT @jbonnell: I knew it was time for scriptchat because my phone is beeping like crazy on all the tweets. #scriptchat
8:05 pm zacsanford2: This is the million dollar question. RT @PennyAsh: Okay how do you decide what to leave out of an adaptation? #scriptchat
8:06 pm PennyAsh: Or if you are the author you already have the rights unless your publisher optioned them #scriptchat
8:06 pm zacsanford2: So besides @jeannevb, has anyone else out there done any sort adaptation? #scriptchat
8:06 pm jeannevb: @Pennyash asked how do u know what to cut out... for me, we condensed 50 yrs into 2 yrs. Cut out what doesnt keep story moving #scriptchat
8:06 pm ozzywood: @zacsanford2 I think the answer to that question is to reverse it. #scriptchat
8:06 pm zacsanford2: I'm currently developing a biopic that has a 1st draft script, life rights, a published novel and unpublished diaries of wife. #scriptchat
8:07 pm jbonnell: @zacsanford2 Did one once. Pain in the butt because the author was involved. #scriptchat
8:07 pm jmiewald: Sneaking into International #scriptchat Pls forgive the mass tweets for the next hour & I of course will be tweeting with a British accent
8:07 pm PennyAsh: @zacsanford2 I have already dropped all character physical descriptions and unnecessary stuff #scriptchat
8:07 pm johnrackham: @PennyAsh I've only done stage adaptations. I decided what I thought was the essence of the story & left out what I didn't need. #scriptchat
8:07 pm jeannevb: I've also worked on treatment for adaptation with @dawnbierschwal. We changed a few things to keep story moving faster #scriptchat
8:07 pm zacsanford2: A lot of times you need to drop or combine whole storylines and characters to fit into a perfect under 120 page screenpaly. #scriptchat
8:08 pm yeah_write: @PennyAsh Melissa Rosenburg has a great interview about adapting and what to leave in/out. She adapted Twilight. #scriptchat
8:08 pm ozzywood: "What to keep IN?". With 'leaving out', you're in a mindset of staying true to the original, which doesn't usually work. #scriptchat
8:08 pm johnrackham: @zacsanford2 I've done a few stage adaptations. No film yet though. #scriptchat
8:08 pm julianfriedmann: Linda Seger's book on adaptation is the best I have read, btw #scriptchat
8:08 pm jeannevb: RT @yeah_write: @PennyAsh Melissa Rosenburg has a great interview about adapting and what to leave in/out. She adapted Twilight. #scriptchat
8:08 pm PennyAsh: @yeah_write Interesting, I'll check it out, is there a link? #scriptchat
8:08 pm jeannevb: @yeah_write @Pennyash - i'll try to find a link to the Rosenburg interview... #scriptchat
8:08 pm mjodirector: RT @jeannevb: RT @yeah_write: @PennyAsh Melissa Rosenburg has a great interview about adapting and what to leave in/out. She adapted Twilight. #scriptchat
8:08 pm zacsanford2: With our project we've cut out 2 of the 3 wives the MC had while still covering his long career. #scriptchat
8:08 pm jeannevb: glad u still like us, Julian ;) RT @julianfriedmann: Linda Segers book on adaptation is the best I have read, btw #scriptchat
8:09 pm filmutopia: #scriptchat I'm a methodical script writer, so I'd read the book, do character breakdowns, then card index the plot points.
8:09 pm zacsanford2: RT @julianfriedmann: Linda Segers book on adaptation is the best I have read, btw #scriptchat
8:09 pm KarenSperling: I second that! RT @julianfriedmann Linda Seger's book on adaptation is the best I have read, btw #scriptchat
8:09 pm julianfriedmann: Adapting w author risky if no agreement bec you will prob fall out then who has what rights to do what? Your spec work at risk #scriptchat
8:09 pm PennyAsh: @johnrackham I'm dumping all the internal thought stuff #scriptchat
8:10 pm jeannevb: @filmutopia that's my approach as well. Made bullet points of facts to see what wld work in dramatic story. #scriptchat
8:10 pm jbonnell: With the one I did it really turned out that the adaptation was in name only. #scriptchat
8:10 pm yeah_write: Sitting in for a few minutes before going back to restaurant. #scriptchat
8:10 pm ozzywood: RT @zacsanford2: RT @julianfriedmann: Linda Segers book on adaptation is the best I have read, btw (& Karel Segers' workshops ;) #scriptchat
8:10 pm yeah_write: Here is one interview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLv-RSdEHjc #scriptchat
8:11 pm julianfriedmann: What to keep in = fascinating ? As little as possible to make the best film is my advice #scriptchat
8:11 pm jeannevb: Other prob w adapting w author is if their ego wont let them make changes to the story for script version #scriptchat
8:11 pm filmutopia: @jeannevb makes sense. Bottom line is it is still a movie script... so usual methods apply. #scriptchat
8:11 pm john_hunter: Think priority for adaptation is re-inventing the story from medium to medium. To an extent ignore the original #scriptchat
8:11 pm jbonnell: The story, while a huge fan favorite, but did not translate to film well and ended up being its own thing. #scriptchat
8:12 pm ozzywood: @MMonFilm says "b4 u step onto the world stage with ur writings, u should have lots of good experience under your belt adapting" #scriptchat
8:12 pm jeannevb: @filmutopia yes! Very fun for me to do it w author too bc it is historical. He spent 7 yrs researching so he was wealth of info #scriptchat
8:12 pm PennyAsh: @zacsanford2 Will be taking out several scenes then, making a few characters merge too :) #scriptchat
8:12 pm ozzywood: RT @john_hunter: Think priority for adaptation is re-inventing the story from medium to medium. To an extent ignore the original #scriptchat
8:12 pm julianfriedmann: Biopic adaptation tricky bec what makes real person interesting doesnt nec make film work eg The Aviator, big bore but great man #scriptchat
8:12 pm Bang2write: I believe in fidelity criticism, ie. great books make BAD movies and vice versa #scriptchat
8:12 pm momentsoffilm: @zacsanford2 Working on an adaptation of a true story. No rights as such as public domain but I have to get my research right. #scriptchat
8:13 pm zacsanford2: @PennyAsh Yeah, it is very tough to put 300+ pages of a novel into a 120 page script where white space is encouraged. #scriptchat
8:13 pm PennyAsh: RT @julianfriedmann: Linda Seger's book on adaptation is the best I have read, btw #scriptchat Will get that one
8:13 pm julianfriedmann: Agree w john hunter - adapting means changing for the medium you are going into so be brutal with original #scriptchat
8:13 pm KarenSperling: I wrote an adaptation treatment of a book that should never have been optioned.There was no pleasing everyone in that situation. #scriptchat
8:13 pm PennyAsh: RT @jeannevb: @yeah_write @Pennyash - i'll try to find a link to the Rosenburg interview... #scriptchat Thanks :)
8:14 pm jbonnell: Did do a biopic that was brought from multiple sources of information. #scriptchat
8:14 pm julianfriedmann: Great books only make bad movies bec we respect them as books and disrespect them as basis for films #scriptchat
8:14 pm ozzywood: Hitchcock was a master in adaptation, read the original ONCE, then put it aside & rebuilt story fresh. #scriptchat
8:14 pm zacsanford2: Also with an adaptation, please don't overly rely on voiceover to give the MC's innermonologue across. #scriptchat
8:14 pm jbonnell: That was great fun, but because it was nearly 100 yrs old and so the story was weaved from the facts and no arguments involved. #scriptchat
8:15 pm jmiewald: It used to be that an adaptation of a novel was a 10+ hour mini-series, like Thorn Birds or Shogun. #scriptchat
8:15 pm KarenSperling: and prey everyone understands RT @julianfriedmann ...adapting means changing for the medium ...so be brutal with original #scriptchat
8:15 pm julianfriedmann: @momentsoffilm Dont agree that factual research is most important: factual truth less imp than credibility (Aristotle) #scriptchat
8:15 pm Bang2write: @julianfriedmann or cos great books are often too convoluted for film cos not simple enough? #scriptchat
8:15 pm zacsanford2: What are some good examples where the adaptation was done well in your opinion? #scriptchat
8:15 pm filmutopia: #scriptchat - Ten minutes in and I already have my head in my hands. When I'm not shaking it woefully.
8:16 pm Bang2write: @gibbzer awesome, got a special interest in adaptation - can I talk to you sometime about some of urs for the blog, please? #scriptchat
8:16 pm chained: #scriptchat if u adapt a book to screenplay & film leaks to #torrent sites what ideas do u have to stop #piracy ?
8:16 pm zacsanford2: @momentsoffilm Forget all the facts in your research if it doesn't make an interesting and compelling story. #scriptchat
8:16 pm john_hunter: Also think that trying to imitate a writer's style or 'voice' can be a mistake. YOU are the writer this time #scriptchat
8:16 pm ozzywood: RT @zacsanford2: What are some good examples where the adaptation was done well in your opinion? - +/- 70% of Best Films. #scriptchat
8:16 pm julianfriedmann: @zacsanford2 Good point: voiceover and flashback usually less effective to keep audience emotionally engaged ie avoid if poss #scriptchat
8:17 pm jeannevb: Twitter is failing me during #scriptchat #grrr
8:17 pm zacsanford2: @momentsoffilm Not every story needs to be told and most stories need at least a bit of fictionalization to be great. #scriptchat
8:17 pm karlabry: RT @ozzywood: Hitchcock was a master in adaptation, read the original ONCE, then put it aside & rebuilt story fresh. #scriptchat
8:17 pm Bang2write: @zacsanford2 @momentsoffilm Amen to that. Some of the worst biopics are too "true" and not dramatic enough #scriptchat
8:18 pm julianfriedmann: @Bang2write True books often mutli-layered and complex and 500pgs; scripts more intense and 110pgs #scriptchat
8:18 pm PennyAsh: @zacsanford2 I think I can do it and still have a fun fantasy film, leaving a lot up to the director/producers #scriptchat
8:18 pm ozzywood: "Adapting a novel, book [etc.] into a screenplay is the same as writing an original screenplay."-Syd Field #scriptchat
8:18 pm Bang2write: Seeing an interesting shift in biopics in the spec pile - not about great men of our time, but women in their lives, eg. wives #scriptchat
8:18 pm ttimechitchat: Here you go. http://bit.ly/aYXp3x RT @jeannevb @yeah_write @Pennyash - i'll try to find a link to the Rosenburg interview... #scriptchat
8:19 pm zacsanford2: Thankfully this 400 page book I'm reading would be adapted into a three season long TV series. Must add things instead of cut. #scriptchat
8:19 pm jeannevb: I've also been told if u aren't going to make it difft, no pt in doing it. Though audiences don't like change #scriptchat
8:19 pm Bang2write: @julianfriedmann I'm always struck by director Neil Jordan's novel SHADE. Why not film? Cos wld B completely different, he says #scriptchat
8:20 pm jeannevb: ah... twitter might be back for me *cross fingers* #scriptchat
8:20 pm PennyAsh: @ttimechitchat Thanks #scriptchat
8:20 pm jeannevb: @ttimechitchat thanks! #scriptchat
8:20 pm Bang2write: @ozzywood uh oh... did someone mention Syd Field??? Arf #scriptchat
8:20 pm zacsanford2: RT @filmutopia I'm a methodical script writer, so I'd read the book, do character breakdowns, then card index the plot points. #scriptchat
8:20 pm Bang2write: RT @julianfriedmann Great trick: find out of copyright book w great core story and relocate to today and adapt away #scriptchat
8:21 pm zacsanford2: See, @filmutopia realizes doing an adaptation is just like writing any other script, just more is laid out already for you. #scriptchat
8:21 pm jeannevb: Gone with the Wind was an excellent adaptation #scriptchat
8:21 pm john_hunter: What adaptations do you like more than the original? #scriptchat
8:21 pm julianfriedmann: @zacsanford2 Trick: if book huge take a critically intense weekend in the story and make the film cover just 2 days. #scriptchat
8:22 pm jbonnell: @john_hunter The Natural #scriptchat
8:22 pm TheCampbellMan: Hello, #scriptchat - I don't think we've met. I'm doing a biopic, using original sources and several biographies. Am I at risk of ...
8:22 pm yeah_write: @PennyAsh Did you see this link? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLv-RSdEHjc #scriptchat
8:22 pm PennyAsh: @jeannevb Like the way they adapted Dexter, the only thing in common with book are the characters #scriptchat
8:22 pm zacsanford2: @momentsoffilm why would you be sued by his estate? #scriptchat
8:23 pm TheCampbellMan: ... being accused of stealing from the bios? #scriptchat
8:23 pm ozzywood: "Take advantage of Project Gutenberg, [...] over 25,000 free online books [...] all in the public domain." #MMonFilm #scriptchat
8:23 pm jmiewald: Milius' Conan the Barbarian was nothing like any of Howard's stories but somehow very true to Howard #scriptchat
8:23 pm filmutopia: #scriptchat - Cinematic story telling can be approached in many ways. Adpatation is about understanding the cinematic as an artform.
8:23 pm julianfriedmann: @zacsanford2 But cutting everything that doesn't make a great film is hard to do and usually traps the unwary #scriptchat
8:23 pm jeannevb: If the author's ending sucks, you have to change it. (ie: my sister's keeper). Though IMO, they still screwed up the ending #scriptchat
8:23 pm john_hunter: I prefer American Psycho, Out of Sight, A History of Violence and (of course) Jaws to their originals #scriptchat
8:23 pm Bang2write: @john_hunter I thought SHAWSHANK & STAND BY ME were better than the originals in King's FOUR SEASONS #scriptchat
8:23 pm PennyAsh: @zacsanford2 I'm looking at is as a chance to rewrite & improve the story #scriptchat
8:23 pm yeah_write: @PennyAsh Melissa writes Dexter. #scriptchat
8:24 pm Bang2write: @john_hunter also, as a film AMERICAN PSYCHO stands head and shoulders above the book IMHO #scriptchat
8:24 pm julianfriedmann: @TheCampbellMan It is said that if you can prove 2 or more sources then risk of being sued less. Ask lawyer? #scriptchat
8:24 pm jeannevb: @Bang2write SHAWSHANK is still one of my fave films #scriptchat
8:24 pm zacsanford2: @TheCampbellMan Well on your biopic, do you have any rights to any of the sources and/or to the person, or public domain? #scriptchat
8:24 pm julianfriedmann: Scriptwriter mag aka TwelvePoint has lots of legal and adaptation articles for it's members: don't steal from other writers #scriptchat
8:24 pm simone257: @Bang2write ditto to that.. King adaptations are so often better than his books #scriptchat
8:24 pm PennyAsh: @yeah_write Yep, got the link pulled up, will watch after #scriptchat
8:25 pm filmutopia: #scriptchat It seems to me that each adaptation must naturally have unique challenges. Finding the best way to tell that story.
8:25 pm PennyAsh: RT @yeah_write: @PennyAsh Melissa writes Dexter. #scriptchat Okay, I officially love her lol
8:25 pm zacsanford2: @julianfriedmann And that's why those who do powerful adaptations will always work & be paid well in Hollywood. Finding balance. #scriptchat
8:25 pm Bang2write: @jeannevb @simone257 I would not add DREAMCATCHER to that list though, lol! #scriptchat
8:25 pm jeannevb: I enjoy writing adaptations. For me, its the challenge of raising the bar to make it even better. #scriptchat
8:25 pm julianfriedmann: @ozzywood Great suggestion: but beware of google hoovering up copyright works and making them freely available #scriptchat
8:25 pm ozzywood: RT @simone257: @Bang2write "King adaptations are so often better than his books." - THE MIST! #scriptchat
8:26 pm jmiewald: RT @Bang2write: @jeannevb @simone257 I would not add DREAMCATCHER to that list though, lol! #scriptchat
8:26 pm jeannevb: @Bang2write haha #scriptchat
8:26 pm ozzywood: RT @zacsanford2: @julianfriedmann "those who do powerful adaptations will always work & be paid well in Hollywood." #scriptchat
8:26 pm JLichtenberg: RT @jeannevb: I enjoy writing adaptations. For me, its the challenge of raising the bar to make it even better. #scriptchat
8:26 pm Bang2write: @john_hunter As a film, American Psycho was witty, intriguing & funny. As a book it was misogynistic trash IMHO #scriptchat
8:26 pm JLichtenberg: RT @jeannevb: If the author's ending sucks, you have to change it. (ie: my sister's keeper). Though IMO, they still screwed up the ending #scriptchat
8:27 pm PennyAsh: Secret Window also better than the original King story #scriptchat
8:27 pm Bang2write: @ozzywood God yes, as a film THE MIST was awesome. As a book, "Meh?" #scriptchat
8:27 pm jeannevb: @JLichtenberg *curtsy* lovely to see u here ;) #scriptchat
8:27 pm julianfriedmann: Legal ? if film goes into production you have to warrant material is yours, not copyright etc. Breach of that warranty serious #scriptchat
8:27 pm jmiewald: How about Lord of the Rings? #scriptchat
8:28 pm JLichtenberg: RT @PennyAsh: Or if you are the author you already have the rights unless your publisher optioned them #scriptchat
8:28 pm john_hunter: @Bang2write Yup I pretty much dislike all Brett Easton Ellis books but AMERICAN PSYCHO is one of my fave films. Go adaptations! #scriptchat
8:28 pm jeannevb: I wld like to encourage u all to try 1 if u haven't. Don't go after the big names, find the hidden diamond & just pick up phone #scriptchat
8:29 pm zacsanford2: Loved the movies but never read the books. RT @jmiewald: How about Lord of the Rings? #scriptchat
8:29 pm PennyAsh: @jmiewald I hated LOTR, loved the books #scriptchat
8:29 pm ozzywood: Check out "ADAPTATIONS. From short story to big screen" http://bit.ly/cZiJ1w Fabulous collection. #scriptchat
8:29 pm simone257: @jmiewald great movies but still not as good as the books #scriptchat
8:29 pm Bang2write: @john_hunter I am deeply, deeply suspicious of that guy based on his books alone! Lol! #scriptchat
8:29 pm johnrackham: I want to adapt a French short story which I translated. Author died 1959. What's the copyright situation? #scriptchat
8:29 pm jeannevb: My husband found an article in WSJ about book, handed it to me & after a few months, I got courage to pick up phone. It worked #scriptchat
8:29 pm jeannevb: RT @ozzywood: Check out "ADAPTATIONS. From short story to big screen" http://bit.ly/cZiJ1w Fabulous collection. #scriptchat
8:29 pm yeah_write: I agree with Penny. RT @PennyAsh: @jmiewald I hated LOTR, loved the books #scriptchat
8:29 pm filmutopia: #scriptchat - My guess is that adaptation is best suited to writers with a strong grasp of structure and who are empathetic to the material
8:29 pm jeannevb: @johnrackham have u approached his family? #scriptchat
8:30 pm zacsanford2: @Bang2write If you're suspicious based on his books, you should read his tweets. #scriptchat
8:30 pm Bang2write: Unfashionable as it is, I don't understand the big deal re: LotR. Very dull books, with even duller films IMHO #scriptchat
8:30 pm jbonnell: If persons of a biopic are dead and no heirs and all research is from news sources and events happened nearly 100 years ago... #scriptchat
8:30 pm jbonnell: ...is that free and clear? #scriptchat
8:30 pm jeannevb: HAHA RT @zacsanford2: @Bang2write If youre suspicious based on his books, you should read his tweets. #scriptchat
8:30 pm jmiewald: RT @filmutopia adaptation is best suited to writers with a strong grasp of structure and who are empathetic to the material #scriptchat
8:30 pm zacsanford2: @johnrackham Best to call up the publisher regarding the rights. Copyright is usually 70 years after authors death IIRC. #scriptchat
8:30 pm yeah_write: You have more guts than me. RT @jeannevb: My DH found article in WSJ about book, ...I got courage 2 pick up phone. It worked #scriptchat
8:31 pm ozzywood: RT @filmutopia: #scriptchat "Adaptation is best suited 2 writers with a strong grasp of structure & empathetic to the material." #scriptchat
8:31 pm Bang2write: @zacsanford2 Cripes, doesn't sound like I would want to, might give me THE RAGE lol #scriptchat
8:31 pm PennyAsh: @johnrackham It would likely still be under copyright , check with the estate & French copyright laws #scriptchat
8:31 pm jeannevb: To adapt, u also have to be able to think outside of the box. Have courage to change it & piss off author. #scriptchat
8:31 pm johnrackham: @zacsanford2 I wrote to the French publisher when I did a stage version. No response. #scriptchat
8:31 pm Bang2write: @filmutopia Agreed on structure, totally - and empathetic yes; sentimental, no #scriptchat
8:32 pm onmejack: Confessions of a girl ;-) RT @Bang2write: I don't understand the big deal re: LotR. Very dull books, with even duller films IMHO #scriptchat
8:32 pm jeannevb: @yeah_write it took me 6 mos to call haha #scriptchat
8:32 pm PennyAsh: @yeah_write TY lol the movies were like watching paint dry for me #scriptchat
8:32 pm ozzywood: Fabulous #scriptchat!! The words "Dan" and "Brown" haven't been mentioned ONCE!! (LOL) #scriptchat
8:33 pm zacsanford2: @johnrackham Have you googled around to see if you could find out information on the writer's estate and who controls it? #scriptchat
8:33 pm jeannevb: *giggle* RT @ozzywood: Fabulous #scriptchat!! The words "Dan" and "Brown" havent been mentioned ONCE!! (LOL) #scriptchat
8:33 pm julianfriedmann: @yeah_write I loved the films LOTR and could nvere get past page 10 in the books #scriptchat
8:33 pm PennyAsh: @jbonnell Pre 1920 if not recopyrighted by heirs/publisher #scriptchat
8:34 pm Bang2write: @zacsanford2 @john_hunter Shocking thing about American Psycho, the book? How DULL it is...Go out to dinner; kill a girl; REPEAT #scriptchat
8:34 pm filmutopia: @Bang2write The difference between empathy and sentimentality is probably the difference between an adaptation and a fan film #scriptchat
8:34 pm jbonnell: @ozzywood I had a friend named Dan that owned a Brown car... does that work? #scriptchat
8:34 pm yeah_write: @julianfriedmann Isn't that funny? #scriptchat
8:34 pm simone257: @ozzywood LOL #scriptchat
8:34 pm jeannevb: What i love most about adapting is bringing the chars to life on the screen w my vision of who they are #scriptchat
8:34 pm johnrackham: @PennyAsh The original has a great concept but almost no story. I'd probably dump the story & only use the concept. #scriptchat
8:34 pm zacsanford2: @Bang2write I've only seen the movie but have read other books of his. #scriptchat
8:34 pm julianfriedmann: @johnrackham Track down French copyright: try SACD in France or ring the Rights Department of publisher . #scriptchat
8:35 pm Bang2write: @onmejack haha - that'll be the lack of good, interesting, empathetic female characters, then: Tolkein not noted for em #scriptchat
8:35 pm ozzywood: RT @filmutopia: "difference between empathy & sentimentality is the difference between an adaptation and a fan film." WATCHMEN! #scriptchat
8:35 pm zacsanford2: The other thing to realize when adapting, you're never going to please all the fans of the original work. #scriptchat
8:35 pm Bang2write: RT @filmutopia: @Bang2write The difference between empathy and sentimentality is probably the difference between an adaptation and a fan film #scriptchat
8:36 pm jeannevb: Try to get the rights to the book BEFORE it becomes big. Trick is having a good eye for material. #scriptchat
8:36 pm julianfriedmann: @PennyAsh Also remember USA copyright differs from UK in some respects. #scriptchat
8:36 pm PennyAsh: @johnrackham From what my lawyer tells me you can't copyright a concept, it's an idea #scriptchat
8:36 pm zacsanford2: Read reviews of Shutter Island... those who read the book tend to like the film less than those who didn't read the book. #scriptchat
8:36 pm jeannevb: RT @zacsanford2: The other thing to realize when adapting, youre never going to please all the fans of the original work. #scriptchat
8:36 pm filmutopia: @ozzywood Don't get me started on Watchmen! I wanted to do that adaptation for Gilliam when it was his property, bottled out #scriptchat
8:36 pm Bang2write: @jeannevb problem with that is having the right contacts, so many books sell film rights BEFORE publication #scriptchat
8:36 pm johnrackham: Thanks for the copyright suggestions. I might ask the College de Pataphysique. They'll know. #scriptchat
8:37 pm PennyAsh: @julianfriedmann Yes, which is why I'm not messing with Peter Pan :) #scriptchat
8:37 pm jeannevb: I wont see a film based on a book I deeply loved. Period. #scriptchat
8:37 pm julianfriedmann: @zacsanford2 Never try to please the fans at all: please cinema audiences who don't know the books, grow your audience #scriptchat
8:37 pm zacsanford2: @filmutopia Funny thing is, I read 9 drafts of Watchmen. Snyder's draft was amazing and somehow he screwed it up in directing it #scriptchat
8:37 pm melissablue13: @jeannevb Smart cookie. #scriptchat
8:37 pm john_hunter: Why does turning TV series/miniseries (eg Edge of Darkness/State of Play etc) into films seem to take all the life away? #scriptchat
8:38 pm AndyAlvarez: RT @ozzywood: RT @filmutopia: "difference between empathy & sentimentality is the difference between an adaptation and a fan film." WATCHMEN! #scriptchat
8:38 pm yeah_write: @zacsanford2 Employees said Shutter Island was hard to follow. (the movie) #scriptchat
8:38 pm jeannevb: @Bang2write but so many don't. The 1 I'm doing won the Pulitzer months after we started adapting it ;) #scriptchat
8:38 pm ozzywood: RT @zacsanford2: @filmutopia "I read 9 drafts of Watchmen. Snyders draft was amazing and somehow he screwed it up in directing" #scriptchat
8:38 pm jeannevb: it's the tequila ;) RT @melissablue13: @jeannevb Smart cookie. #scriptchat
8:38 pm julianfriedmann: @PennyAsh In Uk can protect an idea or concept by confidentialy laws; copyright applic to material form so lots of words can be #scriptchat
8:39 pm zacsanford2: @yeah_write Silly teenagers that can't follow movies without edits every 3 seconds. :) #scriptchat
8:39 pm ozzywood: RT @Bang2write: @jeannevb problem with that is having the right contacts, so many books sell film rights BEFORE publication #scriptchat
8:39 pm filmutopia: @julianfriedmann that sound right, but Harry Potter adaptations prove it's not a hard and fast rule #scriptchat
8:39 pm PennyAsh: @jeannevb I refuse to watch the Matthew Broderick Godzilla for the same reason :) #scriptchat
8:39 pm Bang2write: I heard a publisher spk about film rights. My notes: http://lucyvee.blogspot.com/2008/03/adaptation-what-publisher-says.html #scriptchat
8:39 pm johnrackham: @PennyAsh It's tricky. Copyright is on the words, I think, and I am the author of the only English translation. #scriptchat
8:39 pm momentsoffilm: @zacsanford2 I don't want to misrepresent him as a person. I want as many facts as poss, even if I don't include them they back. #scriptchat
8:39 pm jbonnell: Oh, I am. RT @PennyAsh: @julianfriedmann Yes, which is why Im not messing with Peter Pan :) #scriptchat
8:39 pm jeannevb: @GinySassenach Typically u do buy rights. I didnt bc I'm writing it w the author. We have collaboration agreement #scriptchat
8:39 pm julianfriedmann: @ozzywood Could you write an article on the differences between the 9 drafts? We did Thunderbirds analysis (13 drafts) - fascin #scriptchat
8:40 pm jamiegambell: @john_hunter probably mostly down to the pacing. I think that also television can afford to take more risks with dramas - #scriptchat
8:40 pm yeah_write: ROFLMAO RT @zacsanford2: @yeah_write Silly teenagers that cant follow movies without edits every 3 seconds. :) #scriptchat
8:40 pm momentsoffilm: @zacsanford2 .. my version of his life. #scriptchat
8:40 pm julianfriedmann: @john_hunter Because they don't add anything: miniseries to film is likely to fail. #scriptchat
8:40 pm zacsanford2: @momentsoffilm facts are good, but remember your audience is most important over what has been fictionalized or not. #scriptchat
8:40 pm PennyAsh: @jbonnell Was going to do a mashup, Peter Pan and Cthulhu, way too many copyright issues so I shelved it #scriptchat
8:41 pm momentsoffilm: @Bang2write Oh I agree. #scriptchat
8:41 pm Bang2write: RT @zacsanford2: @momentsoffilm facts are good, but remember your audience is most important over what has been fictionalized or not. #scriptchat
8:41 pm ozzywood: RT @julianfriedmann: @ozzywood "Could you write an article on the differences between the 9 drafts?" - Must ask @filmutopia! #scriptchat
8:41 pm filmutopia: @ozzywood Gilliam struggle for years with the project, could never get the script to work. #scriptchat
8:41 pm julianfriedmann: @PennyAsh Peter Pan is possible w permission Gt Ormond St Hosp. I have fabulous PP book sequel I want to sell by Gilbert Adair #scriptchat
8:42 pm jbonnell: @PennyAsh Peter Pan is in the public domain. I think Cthulhu is too (the cut off is in middle of Lovecraft's publishing days) #scriptchat
8:42 pm PennyAsh: @johnrackham This is a good reason to consult a copyright lawyer #scriptchat
8:42 pm kaysexton: RT @julianfriedmann: Great books only make bad movies bec we respect them as books and disrespect them as basis for films #scriptchat
8:42 pm jeannevb: FYI for any historical adaptations: its poss to adapt dramatic version even if they're doing documentary of work... con't #scriptchat
8:42 pm jeannevb: ... (cont) IF u reach author before signs w documentary company #scriptchat
8:42 pm jbonnell: PP went into the public domain last year. #scriptchat
8:42 pm EustaceChisholm: RT @Bang2write: I heard a publisher spk about film rights. My notes: http://lucyvee.blogspot.com/2008/03/adaptation-what-publisher-says.html #scriptchat
8:43 pm ozzywood: RT @filmutopia: @ozzywood Gilliam "struggle for years with the project, could never get the script to work." -Your approach? #scriptchat
8:43 pm filmutopia: @ozzywood Why ask me? #scriptchat
8:43 pm yeah_write: Gotta head back to restaurant. Catch the US chat hopefully. #scriptchat
8:43 pm julianfriedmann: @johnrackham Translator only has copyrt of translation not of underlying word in original #scriptchat
8:44 pm momentsoffilm: @zacsanford2 Cool. I guess I'll focus on that and leave the legal stuff for the Producers to worry about! Thanks so much! #scriptchat
8:44 pm jeannevb: @yeah_write so glad u were able to sneak in :) #scriptchat
8:44 pm PennyAsh: @julianfriedmann I might ask though I'm not sure they'd ok a horror version :) #scriptchat
8:44 pm Envyas: +1 RT @ozzywood: RT @filmutopia: Gilliam"struggle for years with the project, could never get the script to work."Your approach? #scriptchat
8:44 pm PennyAsh: @jbonnell Depends on which version and there's a gaming company that owns Cthulhu now, it's a mess #scriptchat
8:44 pm Bang2write: Biopics: ROB ROY adaption, my notes from producer http://lucyvee.blogspot.com/2008/03/adaptation-pt-2-telling-lies-to-tell.html #scriptchat
8:44 pm zacsanford2: @julianfriedmann can't do analysis of the 9 drafts of Watchmen as I wasn't even supposed to read them. :) #scriptchat
8:45 pm jeannevb: Is there anything that has kept you from trying adaptation that you dont think you could get past? #scriptchat
8:45 pm zacsanford2: @momentsoffilm Yeah, on your legal end, just make sure your work is clear of copyrights. Producers can handle the rest. #scriptchat
8:45 pm john_hunter: @julianfriedmann Oooh, interesting. And a friend who hadn't seen State of Play on TV thought exactly the same about film as me #scriptchat
8:46 pm julianfriedmann: @PennyAsh Trick one: they get cut so make it $100m movie with lots of money you never know? #scriptchat
8:46 pm zacsanford2: @jeannevb I'm working on adapting an internet meme to a script, but still haven't cleared all the legal issues yet. #scriptchat
8:46 pm Bang2write: Thanks, my tiny URLs don't work RT @julianfriedmann RT @Bang2write: publisher on adapt rits. Lucy's notes: http://bit.ly/9Csbj7 #scriptchat
8:46 pm ozzywood: RT @zacsanford2: @julianfriedmann "I wasnt even supposed to read them. :)" -Just do it. Sign your piece as 'Carson Reeves'. #scriptchat
8:47 pm julianfriedmann: @zacsanford2 Shame. Ask now> We did re Thunderbirds and Working Title agreed tho the devel process didn't flatter them #scriptchat
8:47 pm PennyAsh: @jeannevb Can't think of anything but legal stuff that would stop me #scriptchat
8:47 pm elisabeth_pinto: @julianfriedmann @john_hunter I disagree abt miniseries - thought State of Play movie was v good - gave hitman better motive #scriptchat
8:47 pm PennyAsh: @julianfriedmann That's an idea Would love to see my version done :) #scriptchat
8:47 pm jeannevb: @zacsanford2 besides legal issues, I'm curious if we cld help convince some1 to try who is holding back #facefear #scriptchat
8:48 pm zacsanford2: @julianfriedmann Can't state why in a public forum why I wasn't supposed to read the drafts and I can't DM you. #scriptchat
8:48 pm momentsoffilm: @zacsanford2 Cheers! Will do! #scriptchat
8:48 pm filmutopia: My approach was to tell the story out of sequence, from Dr Manhattan's POV - starting with him on Mars #scriptchat @ozzywood
8:48 pm julianfriedmann: Must go and draft pitch due in tomorrow for new book I am doing on writing TV: last comment "Adapt or die" #scriptchat
8:48 pm jeannevb: I HIGHLY recommend adapting something even if just for the exercise. Very interesting to explore some1 else's story #scriptchat
8:49 pm jeannevb: @julianfriedmann thanks for joining us, Julian! #scriptchat
8:49 pm john_hunter: @elisabeth_pinto I agree about that - it's just that the rest of the film seemed to fall down a peg a two. It was ok tho #scriptchat
8:49 pm zacsanford2: Have a good one Julian. RT @julianfriedmann: last comment "Adapt or die" #scriptchat
8:50 pm PennyAsh: @jeannevb Same goes for authors, try adapting to film, you'll be amazed how it helps your writing #scriptchat
8:50 pm ozzywood: @julianfriedmann Good luck with the pitch! #scriptchat
8:50 pm TheCampbellMan: Thanks, Lucy. RT @Bang2write: Biopics: ROB ROY adaption, http://bit.ly/aAe6DH #scriptchat
8:50 pm zacsanford2: So anyone that has done an adaptation have any last minute tidbits or advice to throw out there? #scriptchat
8:50 pm johnrackham: @julianfriedmann Thanks for the advice, Julian. Good luck with the pitch. #scriptchat
8:50 pm jeannevb: amen! ;) RT @PennyAsh: @jeannevb Same goes for authors, try adapting to film, youll be amazed how it helps your writing #scriptchat
8:51 pm jeannevb: @PennyAsh both authors & screenwriters have so much to learn from each other. Glad we dragged u to the dark side ;) #scriptchat
8:51 pm julianfriedmann: @elisabeth_pinto Have not seen the movie version but did love the TV one; #scriptchat
8:51 pm filmutopia: #scriptchat - tweetdeck failure - darn - probably for the best though.
8:52 pm booksbelow: RT @jeannevb: @PennyAsh both authors & screenwriters have so much to learn from each other-Glad we dragged u to the dark side ;) #scriptchat
8:52 pm ozzywood: Started work on adaptation of a three part manga title (with permission from publisher) but gave up. No story. #scriptchat
8:52 pm PennyAsh: @jeannevb LOL glad to be here this is fun :) #scriptchat
8:53 pm jeannevb: When adapting, dont let ur ego get so big u take out imp points of story just to make it work ur way #scriptchat
8:53 pm jbonnell: @PennyAsh Totally off topic, but love Steampunk... not enough good in film. #scriptchat
8:53 pm jeannevb: @ozzywood its always good to know when to walk away. Bravo #scriptchat
8:53 pm johnrackham: @zacsanford2 For me, the key is to find what feels to you to be the heart of the story, the central meaning, and bring that out. #scriptchat
8:54 pm PennyAsh: @jbonnell Working to remedy that too :) #scriptchat
8:54 pm ozzywood: RT @jeannevb: @ozzywood "its always good to know when to walk away. Bravo." -Someone more talented than me is trying now. ;) #scriptchat
8:54 pm jeannevb: @blankethouse If doing it as exercise w/o author's permission, I'd pick something fresh so I was more open to changing it #scriptchat
8:54 pm Bang2write: OMFG, CSI: Trilogy - New York (part 2) is on any minute, MUST GO - great talking guys #scriptchat
8:55 pm zacsanford2: RT @johnrackham: For me, the key is to find what feels to u to be the heart of the story, the central meaning, & bring that out. #scriptchat
8:55 pm jbonnell: @zacsanford2 Don't get caught up in the details and flow of the original. Just keep the central themes. But KEEP the characters. #scriptchat
8:55 pm zacsanford2: As always, I'm really @zacsanford so feel free to follow me there or yell at me if I'm not following you back or put in a list. #scriptchat
8:56 pm filmutopia: darn... tweet with the word "wankers" in was without #scriptchat hashtag - I am a moron!
8:56 pm jeannevb: @blankethouse sorry phone.. but if u know other story well & already have changes in mind, go for it #scriptchat
8:56 pm ozzywood: Finally popped my scriptchat cherry. Fabulous first time. Thanks to all! Must go now, have shower, start the day. #scriptchat
8:56 pm jeannevb: BEfore we go, next sunday we're having INDIE panel! #scriptchat
8:56 pm jbonnell: @zacsanford2 Because its the characters that people identified with and will want to see in the film. #scriptchat
8:56 pm derek_stewart: @PennyAsh Peter Pan/Cthulu sounds like an amazing idea. Would love to see that film. #scriptchat
8:56 pm TheCampbellMan: @zacsanford2 there are 3+ bios, and he's been dead 150 years and left no heirs. plenty of original sources too. #scriptchat
8:57 pm zacsanford2: RT @jeannevb: BEfore we go, next sunday were having INDIE panel! #scriptchat
8:57 pm jeannevb: @davidpbaker @JASteel @filmutopia & @eumagine will be the EURO filmmaker/producer panel #scriptchat
8:58 pm jeannevb: Posting bios, pics on blog of both EURO panel and American panel. Need to edit it but blog site is failing #scriptchat
8:58 pm jeannevb: www.scriptchat.com #scriptchat
8:58 pm PennyAsh: @derek_stewart If the permissions work out it'd be great :) dark but funny I think #scriptchat
8:58 pm jbonnell: @jeannevb I gotta make sure to be here next week. #scriptchat
8:58 pm jeannevb: ALSO, TV writer @workswithwords is guesting on EURO chat March 7th. We have post up for u to ask questions of her #scriptchat
8:58 pm filmutopia: @jeannevb #scriptchat I am not an INDIE! ... hahahahhahahahahaha
8:58 pm PennyAsh: RT @zacsanford2: RT @jeannevb: BEfore we go, next sunday were having INDIE panel! #scriptchat
8:59 pm PennyAsh: RT @jeannevb: ALSO, TV writer @workswithwords is guesting on EURO chat March 7th. We have post up for u to ask questions of her #scriptchat
8:59 pm johnrackham: RT @jeannevb: BEfore we go, next sunday we're having INDIE panel! #scriptchat
8:59 pm zacsanford2: @TheCampbellMan You should be good. I'd still check with an Entertainment Attorney and option one of the bio book rights. #scriptchat
8:59 pm jeannevb: Link for questions @workswithwords http://bit.ly/baUQSD Post ur question sooner rather than later :) #scriptchat
8:59 pm KarenSperling: RT: @cybeam1 RT @jeannevb: @davidpbaker @JASteel @filmutopia & @eumagine will be the EURO filmmaker/producer panel #scriptchat
8:59 pm jeannevb: I love torturing u ;) RT @filmutopia: @jeannevb #scriptchat I am not an INDIE! ... hahahahhahahahahaha #scriptchat
9:00 pm zacsanford2: bye everyone. Off to go write on this very odd LA day. #scriptchat
9:00 pm jeannevb: @filmutopia I shld put ur pic & bio in a separate "i'm not an indie" section ;) #scriptchat
9:00 pm PennyAsh: RT @jeannevb: Link for questions @workswithwords http://bit.ly/baUQSD Post ur question sooner rather than later :) #scriptchat posted mine
9:01 pm filmutopia: @jeannevb You are mean #scriptchat - I shall sulk
9:01 pm jeannevb: Thank you all for joining the fun! If any of u have insomnia, see what the American lot has to say at 8pm EST ;) #scriptchat
9:01 pm jeannevb: @PennyAsh saw that Penny, thank u! #scriptchat
9:01 pm jeannevb: @filmutopia mwahahaha #scriptchat
9:01 pm ShaiHussain: @john_hunter pet semetary, carrie, shawshank redemption... Generally every stephen king novel other than The Langoliers #scriptchat
9:02 pm jeannevb: night all and thanks again. I'll post transcript later in case you missed anything #scriptchat
9:02 pm onmejack: Ah that's where you go for female characters!!! RT @Bang2write: CSI: Trilogy - New York is on any minute, MUST GO #scriptchat
9:02 pm PennyAsh: Off to play with Final Draft and try to wade through rewrites, back for #scriptchat at 8est tonight :)
9:03 pm PennyAsh: @jeannevb YW :) #scriptchat
9:03 pm simone257: bye every1.. that was a fun first time #scriptchat
9:03 pm TravisLegge: I will do my level best to pop in for the American #scriptchat later today.
9:04 pm CKingWriter: Loved lurking here tonight (I don't do script but the chat was great!) #scriptchat
9:04 pm zacsanford2: @simone257 Hope to see you back in the future. #scriptchat
9:04 pm jeannevb: @simone257 glad u made it. Dont forget to follow @scriptchat too. I post news on that for ppl who dont want my endless stream ;) #scriptchat
American chat: wthashtag site failed us... again. Please scroll down to the bottom and read backwards for proper order. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience.
jeannevb I apologize if I missed anyone's @'s to me. Stream flew fast tonight. #scriptchat -9:17 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb for all our NEW chatters, for easiest experience, go to www.tweetchat.com/room/scriptchat #scriptchat -9:16 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh @Bethyo Join us on #scriptchat lots of useful info there and great film people :) -9:16 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @robertiwataki excellent! #scriptchat -9:16 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet @markezrastokes sorry, don't know... re: black hole - the disney film? #scriptchat -9:15 PM Feb 21st, 2010
robertiwataki @jeannevb Sounds good. I'll have to check this out again next week. :-) #scriptchat -9:15 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb If any1 has great links for adaptation info, plz @ me :) #scriptchat -9:15 PM Feb 21st, 2010
blankethouse @rachlanger Were you in on the chat for #scriptchat? I think it may still be going on, just got off. Great game tho -9:14 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb Thanks everyone for joining us! I'll pull the transcript and post asap. Also will try to create ADAPTATION section in resources #scriptchat -9:14 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write Great #scriptchat tonight. Don't forget, you can read the transcript at www.scriptchat.com And catch some great links there too. -9:14 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Timsn I have to go. C U next week. Really great chat tonight. Learned a lot! #scriptchat -9:12 PM Feb 21st, 2010
markezrastokes @chipstreet I'm behind on the latest now that I'm buying diapers. Who write/drew BLACK HOLE? What publisher? #scriptchat -9:12 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @yeah_write You too Jamie. See you then. #scriptchat -9:12 PM Feb 21st, 2010
purelycarrie @jeannevb Rt y cld sell my twitter pimp tweets to TMZ haha >> I shall get @karenquah to help me
jbonnell Graphic novels tend to adapt well. Superheroes are a different animal. Partly I think on that suspension of disbelief thing #scriptchat -9:12 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb Our AMERICAN panel next wk: @huerhodes @kingisafink @Philontilt @grking @chipstreet info on http://bit.ly/dsf2wL #scriptchat -9:12 PM Feb 21st, 2010
eyamie K thanks again everyone! #scriptchat -9:12 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write FYI @chipstreet will be chatting on our Indie panel next week. don't miss it. #scriptchat -9:12 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Timsn RT @jolenejahnke: @AdrienneFord #scriptchat is for anyone and everyone interested in talking scripts. We meet every Sunday night at 8pm EST. Join in! -9:12 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 Well looks like I'm out of here early too. See y'all later and feel free to @ reply @zacsanford with any more questions. #scriptchat -9:12 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet Thanks, @scriptchat -ees! #scriptchat -9:11 PM Feb 21st, 2010
eyamie @markezrastokes Love to see an indie adaptation of an indie GN - Black Hole #scriptchat -9:11 PM Feb 21st, 2010
markezrastokes @robertiwataki Yeah, anything that transcends the viewer's expectations of what a comic has to look like (2-d men in tights) #scriptchat -9:11 PM Feb 21st, 2010
BellaVidaLetty gnight #scriptchat -9:11 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @karenquah Have a great week Karen. See you next Sunday. #scriptchat -9:11 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Nickinson So whats the topic in #scriptchat today. Don't know it i can stay on, but will try. -9:11 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @chipstreet Night! Good to *see* you again. #scriptchat -9:10 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @chipstreet see u next week Mr. Panelist ;) #scriptchat -9:10 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @chipstreet Good night Chip, thanks for joining us. #scriptchat -9:10 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @AdrienneFord chk out our blog for info: www.scriptchat.com ;) @jolenejahnke #scriptchat -9:10 PM Feb 21st, 2010
robertiwataki @eyamie I like seeing adapts of shorter comics (Ghost World, Human Target, and upcoming Kick-ass). DC/Marvel get full #scriptchat -9:10 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @yeah_write Good night. Was fun chatting with you! #scriptchat -9:10 PM Feb 21st, 2010
purelycarrie RT @chipstreet: Must go burn some chicken on a fire. Night all! Thanks for everything! #scriptchat -9:10 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet Must go burn some chicken on a fire. Night all! Thanks for everything! #scriptchat -9:10 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write Gotta work in jewelry studio tonight, so good night scriptchatters. #scriptchat -9:09 PM Feb 21st, 2010
markezrastokes @eyamie I tried with the HOWARD THE DUCK shout-out, but alas, no takers... #scriptchat -9:09 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @karenquah @SKCOMEDY I will write "sequels" on our topic list ;) #scriptchat -9:09 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone @jeannevb @eyamie I brought it up because I write comics but nothing was said on it. Just how I would want to adapt mine. #scriptchat -9:09 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jolenejahnke @AdrienneFord #scriptchat is for anyone and everyone interested in talking scripts. We meet every Sunday night at 8pm EST. Join in! -9:09 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @Georgia_McBride night! #scriptchat -9:09 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 We did not, any specific questions? RT @eyamie: Unless I missed it, I dont think we ever touched on comic book adaptations?? #scriptchat -9:08 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @pulptone might have RT @eyamie: Unless I missed it, I dont think we ever touched on comic book adaptations?? #scriptchat -9:08 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Georgia_McBride nite, everyone! thanks for the chat and great info. thanks @jeannevb and @GoldenAgeofGeek #scriptchat -9:08 PM Feb 21st, 2010
markezrastokes Casablanca was also a decent stage play adaptation... #scriptchat -9:08 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @Litzz11 Same Time, Next Year another great stage to film adaptation. So simple. #scriptchat -9:08 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jbonnell @Litzz11 No, I mean the first time the Bourne Identity was adapted. Made for TV 1988, starting Richard Chamberland #scriptchat -9:08 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @SKCOMEDY Yes! Godfather 2! Hm, have we found new #scriptchat topic? Sequels that are just as good if not better than first? #scriptchat -9:08 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh @Litzz11 Ah, loved Amadeus #scriptchat -9:08 PM Feb 21st, 2010
eyamie Unless I missed it, I don't think we ever touched on comic book adaptations?? #scriptchat -9:08 PM Feb 21st, 2010
diannesalerni Thanks to everyone for being nice to a newbie! Happy to have survived my first #scriptchat. Might try #YALitchat next! -9:08 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Litzz11 Frost/Nixon was good but it still had that "stage" feel. This will age me but "Amadeus" was a GR8 stage-2-film adaptation. #scriptchat -9:07 PM Feb 21st, 2010
markezrastokes @robertiwataki: *cough* BBC *cough* #scriptchat -9:07 PM Feb 21st, 2010
BellaVidaLetty really look forwrd 2 that RT @jeannevb before u go... we have INDIE PANEL next week! Check out blog www.scriptchat.com for info #scriptchat -9:07 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write RT @jeannevb: HEY, before u go... we have INDIE PANEL next week! Check out blog www.scriptchat.com for info #scriptchat -9:07 PM Feb 21st, 2010
purelycarrie @DolphinDancer Hi Ainsley. @DolphinDancer We have a #scriptchat conversation on Sunday nights. Involved in work? :) -9:07 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @karenquah I heard the same thing about Clark Gable. I have a cousin that looks just like Vivian Leigh, I mean dead ringer. #scriptchat -9:06 PM Feb 21st, 2010
robertiwataki Throwing it out there, but I'm not a big fan of stage play adaptations that film the movie like it was the play. #scriptchat -9:06 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Litzz11 @jbonnell I liked them both, the third one sucked. And now there's a new fake Bourne Identity coming out. Ick. I h8 franchises. #scriptchat -9:06 PM Feb 21st, 2010
JordanDrew Woot! #lurker :D RT @jeannevb: Writer will reign :) RT @robertiwataki: World domination is the end game? Im all for that. #scriptchat -9:06 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone Okay I'm going to head out folks. Another great chat. I'll talk to most of you during the week. Have a good night! #scriptchat -9:06 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ttimechitchat @Litzz11 I agree. Live shows just have a different feel and rythm. #scriptchat -9:06 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Thefirstreel Good night all. Thank you very much for the input and inspiration to tackle an adaptation. #scriptchat -9:05 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb HEY, before u go... we have INDIE PANEL next week! Check out blog www.scriptchat.com for info #scriptchat -9:05 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write Haha, and our treefort will dominate! RT @robertiwataki: @jeannevb World domination is the end game? I'm all for that. #scriptchat -9:05 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @pulptone Script is superb. Tony Gilroy is a master at that page-turning stuff & camera work i think works well to enhance that. #scriptchat -9:05 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 For those who are new, I'm really @zacsanford and you can follow me over there instead of this account. :) #scriptchat -9:05 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone @jeannevb Having worked with many artists and production people there are def pros and cons to work flow and personality #scriptchat -9:05 PM Feb 21st, 2010
xjaeva Time to put the kids to bed then fold the laundry. Goodnight #scriptchat -9:05 PM Feb 21st, 2010
SKCOMEDY Yes! Especially GF 2 RT @karenquah The Bourne Identity and The Godfather - two film adaptations that were better than the book. #scriptchat -9:05 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet Yay! @jeannevb we'll have collaboration as a whole topic another night. How to choose partner, pros/cons #scriptchat -9:05 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @pulptone excellent! #scriptchat -9:05 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jbonnell @litzz11 First was true to the source material. Second was vaguely like the source material... but the second was more exciting #scriptchat -9:05 PM Feb 21st, 2010
xjaeva @jeannevb Then I'll talk about it then #scriptchat -9:05 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb Writer will reign :) RT @robertiwataki: @jeannevb World domination is the end game? Im all for that. #scriptchat #scriptchat -9:04 PM Feb 21st, 2010
markezrastokes Let's do it! RT @jeannevb: I counted at least 5 new screenwriters here today... We will not stop until we have #worlddomination #scriptchat -9:04 PM Feb 21st, 2010
SKCOMEDY Yes! Especially GF IIRT @karenquah The Bourne Identity and The Godfather - two film adaptations that were better than the book. #scriptchat -9:04 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone @jeannevb Once I sent you the link after the chat we may be one step closer... #scriptchat -9:04 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh @jeannevb Woot #worlddomination #scriptchat and pizza -9:04 PM Feb 21st, 2010
robertiwataki @jeannevb World domination is the end game? I'm all for that. #scriptchat #scriptchat -9:04 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @xjaeva we'll have collaboration as a whole topic another night. How to choose partner, pros/cons, etc. #scriptchat -9:04 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone @karenquah Still have to read Bourne. I'm curious. I think the camera work really effects my opinion of the movie. #scriptchat -9:03 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Timsn Night Mike. Always nice to see you here RT @GoldenAgeofGeek: Night all! #scriptchat -9:03 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jbonnell @Litzz11 First or second adaptation of Bourne Identity. #scriptchat -9:03 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb I counted at least 5 new screenwriters here today... not counting the lurkers. We will nto stop until we have #worlddomination #scriptchat -9:03 PM Feb 21st, 2010
xjaeva @jeannevb I would love to eventually collaborate w/ someone on something sometime...hahaha. Slowly reading blogs too #scriptchat -9:03 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Thefirstreel There needs to be a remake of that one! Updated of course RT @jbonnell: Arsenic and Old Lace was a great play 2 film adaptation. #scriptchat -9:03 PM Feb 21st, 2010
cowgirlwriter Night,John Boy. I mean #scriptchat -9:03 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @GoldenAgeofGeek Night Mike. #scriptchat -9:03 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @GinySassenach hahaha We're all vacuums, baby :) #scriptchat -9:03 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Litzz11 I one of the best adaptations of a book I've ever seen was "Into The Wild." Truly brilliant. #scriptchat -9:02 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah The Bourne Identity and The Godfather - two film adaptations that were better than the book. Agree/disagree? #scriptchat -9:02 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone @GoldenAgeofGeek Night! #scriptchat -9:02 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @purelycarrie Can't wait until u can all see it on the screen ;) #scriptchat -9:02 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PollyWashburn This was fun! Nice to meet some new folks. Happy writing/filmmaking, all! #scriptchat -9:02 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ivanwilliams RT @mypdfscripts: (2/2) All you owe to the book is the spirit. Everything else-- just tear that motherfucker apart." ~ Richard Price #scriptchat -9:02 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jbonnell @chipstreet We agree! #scriptchat -9:02 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet Fat Rose and Squeaky http://fatrose.com was a play. Translated pretty well. Small movie. #scriptchat -9:02 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ivanwilliams RT @mypdfscripts: (1/2) "A movie is not a book. If the source material is a book, you cannot be too respectful of the book.... #scriptchat -9:02 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek Night all! #scriptchat -9:02 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @karenquah @ozzywood HOT? ok, u 2, dont rub it in #USAwinterblues #scriptchat -9:02 PM Feb 21st, 2010
xjaeva The time machine by H.G. Wells orginal film adaptions was pretty true to the book. I like the update version too #scriptchat -9:02 PM Feb 21st, 2010
dawnbierschwal Must return to the kids. Night all. #scriptchat -9:01 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write For all Scriptchat virgins, join us every Sunday at 8 pm EST. And check out www.scriptchat.com #scriptchat -9:01 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jamesdburch Night, all! #scriptchat -9:01 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet Yes! Agreed. @jbonnell Arsenic and Old Lace was a great play 2 film adaptation. #scriptchat -9:01 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @xjaeva thanks for reading my blog ;) *blushing* Totally diggin writing it. Author is very humble. #scriptchat -9:01 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone @blankethouse have a good night! #scriptchat -9:01 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh @xjaeva Heard they changed the ending, looking forward to seeing it #scriptchat -9:01 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @ozzywood Great chatting with you too. It is bloody hot, isn't it? #scriptchat -9:01 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 Any more questions on Adaptations or should we open it up to general discussion now? #scriptchat -9:01 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh @jamesdburch A lot depends on your treatment but I think you have to get the rights to the story rom the people #scriptchat -9:01 PM Feb 21st, 2010
blankethouse OK #scriptchat thank you all for the awesome input, but I have to check out now. Bless You all :-) -9:01 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @ozzywood Thanks for joining us! #scriptchat -9:01 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Litzz11 @ttimechitchat My problem is that the limitations of stage seem 2 always exist on film. (setting, etc) #scriptchat -9:00 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jbonnell Arsenic and Old Lace was a great play 2 film adaptation. #scriptchat -9:00 PM Feb 21st, 2010
purelycarrie @jeannevb YOU have that PASSION. When you can cry about your work that - It makes me very emotional and excited for you. #scriptchat -9:00 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @ozzywood THANK YOU! And hope we were gentle ;) #scriptchat -9:00 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone @ozzywood Have a good one! #scriptchat -9:00 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Thefirstreel Me too! Loving this! RT @jeannevb: woot! RT @blankethouse: @jeannevb ah, make that 4, if you didnt already count me! :0 #scriptchat -9:00 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @GoldenAgeofGeek Hoping to send it to you in a month #scriptchat -9:00 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @jeannevb super! #scriptchat -9:00 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 @ozzywood great seeing you twice today! #scriptchat -9:00 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @robertiwataki ...in the hashtag, you cal easily follow the chat. Is that what you were asking? #scriptchat -9:00 PM Feb 21st, 2010
markezrastokes @Litzz11 I think b/c so many screenwriters want to be "true," they don't translate from dialogue-heavy to visual-heavy. #scriptchat -9:00 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb 41 pgs done ;) RT @GoldenAgeofGeek: @jeannevb I've said this several times but congrats and best wishes w/ your adaptation :-) #scriptchat -9:00 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood Signing off from bloomin' hot Sydney, OZ.Thanks y'all! Chat you later! #scriptchat -9:00 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ttimechitchat Nine was a prime example. RT @Litzz11: What abt translating stage plays 2 screen? Seems like that is less successful than books. #scriptchat -8:59 PM Feb 21st, 2010
xjaeva @jeannevb The book you're adapting? I just read about it on your blog today! Older post but still exciting #scriptchat -8:59 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @robertiwataki Adding #scriptchat puts the tweet ing a search category. If you go to www.tweetchat.com and endter scriptchat... #scriptchat -8:59 PM Feb 21st, 2010
xjaeva @PennyAsh I like the movie, Time Traveler's Wife #scriptchat -8:59 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jamesdburch @markezrastokes @PennyAsh Thinking less about public figures than people who happened to end up in the headlines. #scriptchat -8:59 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Thefirstreel @jeannevb I will. It's a book I love and would love to see as a movie. #scriptchat -8:59 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @jeannevb I've said this several times but congrats and best wishes w/ your adaptation :-) #scriptchat -8:59 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @robertiwataki #scriptchat is a screenwriter twitter chat. Go to our blog for info: http://bit.ly/b7OJdI (@Timsn ) -8:58 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @jeannevb @yeah_write @ozzywood well there go all my fantasies of Clark --where are those Rolos when you need them, huh? #scriptchat -8:58 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jolenejahnke @yeah_write It's assignment work, so she is getting paid! Author wants no input now that she's sold the rights. #scriptchat -8:58 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh I can think of 2 books not mine I'd love to adapt :) #scriptchat -8:58 PM Feb 21st, 2010
eyamie RT @jeannevb: @purelycarrie I was telling some1 about story yest & burst into tears bc I am so honored to be writing it #scriptchat -8:58 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Litzz11 What abt translating stage plays 2 screen? Seems like that is less successful than books. #scriptchat -8:58 PM Feb 21st, 2010
purelycarrie RT @jeannevb: @purelycarrie I was telling some1 about story yest & burst into tears bc I am so honored to be writing it #scriptchat -8:58 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet @robertiwataki see http:scriptchat.com - weekly discussion. #scriptchat -8:58 PM Feb 21st, 2010
markezrastokes Ha! RT: @karenquah In Gone With The Wind doco, Vivien Leigh moaned abt Gable's bad breath. Can't watch it anymore. #scriptchat -8:58 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @purelycarrie I was telling some1 about story yest & burst into tears bc I am so honored to be writing it #scriptchat -8:57 PM Feb 21st, 2010
dawnbierschwal Liked it too. Didn't expect it 2 b as good. RT @jbonnell: Time Travelers Wife: loved the film, but Im a time travel whore... ;) #scriptchat -8:57 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh @jbonnell Love a good time travel story :) #scriptchat -8:57 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @karenquah @yeah_write @ozzywood well there go all my fantasies of Clark #scriptchat -8:57 PM Feb 21st, 2010
purelycarrie @jeannevb No. Pursuing like that takes a FIERCE PASSION. No offense. Sorry, bad choice of words. #scriptchat -8:57 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet Hyperion is being adapted... amazing scifi, will be tuff to get right. http://tinyurl.com/l9acof #scriptchat -8:57 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Timsn @jeannevb help him RT @robertiwataki: @Timsn What's #scriptchat or is that just a Twitter thing where I include that in tweets? -8:57 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh @xjaeva Loved The Timetraveler's Wife waiting for the dvd now :) #scriptchat -8:56 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb RT @mypdfscripts: All you owe to the book is the spirit. Everything else-- just tear that motherfucker apart." ~ Richard Price #scriptchat -8:56 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood I'd like to close my bit with @MMonFilm: http://bit.ly/133WFI I might actually republish it today on http://bit.ly/tsdAU #scriptchat -8:56 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb woot! RT @blankethouse: @jeannevb ah, make that 4, if you didnt already count me! :0 #scriptchat -8:56 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jbonnell Time Travelers Wife: loved the film, but I'm a time travel whore... ;) #scriptchat -8:56 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone @jeannevb If your heart isn't in what you're writing that will show and effect the process. #scriptchat -8:56 PM Feb 21st, 2010
mypdfscripts (2/2) All you owe to the book is the spirit. Everything else-- just tear that motherfucker apart." ~ Richard Price #scriptchat -8:56 PM Feb 21st, 2010
robertiwataki @Timsn What's #scriptchat or is that just a Twitter thing where I include that in tweets? -8:55 PM Feb 21st, 2010
xjaeva Anyone read Interworld by Neil Gaiman? I think it's coming out as an animation soon. #scriptchat -8:55 PM Feb 21st, 2010
blankethouse @jeannevb ah, make that 4, if you didnt already count me! :0 #scriptchat -8:55 PM Feb 21st, 2010
purelycarrie @jeannevb RT after 6 mos of pursuing, he said no one had as much passion for work as me & gave me gig, THAT wasnt luck #scriptchat -8:55 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @yeah_write @jeannevb @ozzywood In Gone With The Wind doco, Vivien Leigh moaned abt Gable's bad breath. Can't watch it anymore. #scriptchat -8:55 PM Feb 21st, 2010
mypdfscripts (1/2) "A movie is not a book. If the source material is a book, you cannot be too respectful of the book.... #scriptchat -8:55 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 @chipstreet Script is heavily watermarked so I can't share it. But who knows, it may end up on a site like @mypdfscripts #scriptchat -8:55 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @Thefirstreel u shld try it sometime. Its fascinating to play w another writer's world #scriptchat -8:55 PM Feb 21st, 2010
BellaVidaLetty @xjaeva @Litzz11The Time Travelers wife #scriptchat Read the book havent seen movie yet but wasnt crazy about it. -8:55 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek Of my recent reading list, easiest to adapt Hunger Games, hardest to adapt Oryx and Crake #scriptchat -8:55 PM Feb 21st, 2010
markezrastokes @jamesdburch Who's that someone? That's the big question: Public figure? Rich? Powerful? More time to fight than you? #scriptchat -8:55 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh @jamesdburch Depends, public figures probably not, but they can tie you up in court forever #scriptchat -8:54 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet @zacsanford2 would like 2 see that! #scriptchat -8:54 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @ozzywood @bourbonroad actually, there were 3 virgins here today ;) A #scriptchat menage haha -8:54 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 Remember, even adaptations can be used to create TV series now... not just films. #scriptchat -8:54 PM Feb 21st, 2010
xjaeva @Litzz11 liked The Time Travelers wife movie. I felt like I understood more bc I read. Not sure how those who didn't read it did #scriptchat -8:54 PM Feb 21st, 2010
aspiringmama @jeannevb when I'm done with my memoir, I might give it a shot. #scriptchat #lurker -8:54 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Thefirstreel @jeannevb I have about five cross my mind. But would rather work on my original scripts first. #scriptchat -8:53 PM Feb 21st, 2010
purelycarrie @jeannevb Yikes!But I learned from it! And it sounds like you have a good set up. It's the best way for creativity to flow #scriptchat #cool -8:53 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @purelycarrie after 6 mos of pursuing, he said no one had as much passion for work as me & gave me gig, THAT wasnt luck #scriptchat -8:53 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 @chipstreet I would love to adapt Geek Love. I have a scripted adapted by Harry Anderson who did a blah job. #scriptchat -8:53 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @jbonnell Great question re:The Natural. loved the book so much. But the movie was just as enjoyable. Have to say they're equal. #scriptchat -8:53 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood On bourbon, right? RT @bourbonroad: @jeannevb It was my first time indeed! :) Im hooked! #scriptchat -8:53 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet Love it and know U can do it better than anyone else. RT @Georgia_McBride: How to decide what to adapt? #scriptchat -8:53 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @bourbonroad Next week, Same chat time, same chat place. Thanks for joining us. #scriptchat -8:53 PM Feb 21st, 2010
xjaeva @Litzz11 I didn't much like the book. I only read about 4 chap. I had a stack for the summer so gave up quickly #scriptchat -8:53 PM Feb 21st, 2010
bourbonroad @jeannevb It was my first time indeed! :) I'm hooked! #scriptchat -8:52 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood (smiling shyly) RT @jeannevb: @bourbonroad was this ur first? If so, there was another virgin here somewhere too hee #scriptchat -8:52 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @ozzywood I didn't say I watch the whole thing haha #scriptchat -8:52 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @Thefirstreel depends on what has the best "spine" Does it have a central narrative that is cinematic? #scriptchat -8:52 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet Not my measure of success :) @ozzywood Only it bombed a the B.O. RT @chipstreet: Adaptation better than the book? Blade Runner #scriptchat -8:52 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jamesdburch Can someone stop you from making a movie about them? #scriptchat -8:52 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood Your fee. RT @Georgia_McBride: How to decide what to adapt? #scriptchat -8:52 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @bourbonroad was this ur first? If so, there was another virgin here somewhere too hee #scriptchat -8:52 PM Feb 21st, 2010
purelycarrie @jeannevb cldnt afford rights & he was taking gamble on me as an unproduced writer.To him writing it w me made it worth it #scriptchat #luck -8:52 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Timsn My all time fav adaptation Wizard of Oz #scriptchat (forgot # thingie) -8:52 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write Oh, me too. *swoon* RT @jeannevb: @ozzywood Im a GONE WITH THE WIND sucker. Watch it anytime its on. #scriptchat -8:52 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone Honestly just not a fan of Blade Runner at all. It bored me completely. #scriptchat -8:52 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 Trying to fix the problems with 1st draft by incorporating a lot of the stories from the book and diaries we have rights to. 2/2 #scriptchat -8:51 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Georgia_McBride How to decide what to adapt? #scriptchat -8:51 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood You have too much time on ur hands! (LOL) RT @jeannevb: @ozzywood Im a GONE WITH THE WIND sucker. Watch it anytime its on. #scriptchat -8:51 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Litzz11 @xjaeva hate 2 say it but Time Travelers Wife was another book on my "do not film" list #scriptchat -8:51 PM Feb 21st, 2010
markezrastokes Worst adaptation: HOWARD THE DUCK (My apologies to Mr. Lucas). #scriptchat -8:51 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Thefirstreel What is easier to adapt? Bio or Autobio? Fic or Non-fic? #scriptchat -8:51 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @SKCOMEDY Ah yes, so you are! And i totally agree - haha. It was hard to watch. #scriptchat -8:51 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet @jeannevb Geek Love... but it's already got the attention of heavy hitters. :( #scriptchat -8:51 PM Feb 21st, 2010
bourbonroad @jeannevb I have to head out, unfortunately! I'm loving this--I'll definitely have to do it again! Thx! #scriptchat -8:51 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 Currently i'm developing a project that has 1st draft script, life rights, a novel and unplublished diaries from an ex wife. 1/2 #scriptchat -8:51 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh @jeannevb My biggest problem right now is BIC-FOK #scriptchat -8:51 PM Feb 21st, 2010
SKCOMEDY Sci-fi fans may disagree. Both were pretty good. RT @chipstreet @jbonnell Adaptation better than the book? Blade Runner #scriptchat -8:51 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @ozzywood I'm a GONE WITH THE WIND sucker. Watch it anytime it's on. #scriptchat -8:51 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Litzz11 @xjaeva lovely bones on my list of books that should never B filmed. Used readers' imagination, ruined by film's literalism #scriptchat -8:50 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood Only it bombed a the B.O. RT @chipstreet: @jbonnell Adaptation better than the book? Blade Runner #scriptchat -8:50 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jbonnell Them's fighting words. RT @chipstreet: @jbonnell Adaptation better than the book? Blade Runner #scriptchat -8:50 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Timsn @robertiwataki join us at #scriptchat We're discussing adaptations Love to have you here. -8:50 PM Feb 21st, 2010
markezrastokes @xjaeva Then ur job as a screenwriter is all the more easier... if u're analyzing it right. #scriptchat -8:50 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb R there any of u out there who have a book in mind to adapt but are holding back? Bc if u r, we're here to encourage u to try #scriptchat -8:50 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write RT @karenquah:Have learnt the hard way -several times, when you aim to please everyone, you end up pleasing no one - inc. self. #scriptchat -8:50 PM Feb 21st, 2010
xjaeva @zacsanford2 I've noticed that. for some stories it works though. I would hate to be a road block! #scriptchat -8:50 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood My favorite adaptation of all time: TOUCH OF EVIL. Never read the original. (Never will) #scriptchat -8:50 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet @jbonnell Adaptation better than the book? Blade Runner #scriptchat -8:49 PM Feb 21st, 2010
SKCOMEDY @karenquah No, I'm agreeing with you. It succeeded in that it was true to the source, but it inherently was unfilmable. #scriptchat -8:49 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb amen! RT @ozzywood: Phew. RT @jolenejahnke: @yeah_write Shes had work an outside antagonist into story. (2/2) #scriptchat -8:49 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @zacsanford2 I second your yikes! #scriptchat -8:49 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @purelycarrie yikes! #scriptchat -8:49 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 @dwacon Welcome. Hopefully tomorrow I'll finally be able to type up your notes. #scriptchat -8:49 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jbonnell Adaptation better than the book? The Natural. #scriptchat -8:49 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood Phew. RT @jolenejahnke: @yeah_write Shes had work an outside antagonist into story. (2/2) #scriptchat -8:49 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @jolenejahnke Wow, that would be a tough adaptation. #scriptchat -8:49 PM Feb 21st, 2010
xjaeva @markezrastokes Maybe it was simply timing. something you cant contol: markezrastokes If you can identify the REASONS #scriptchat -8:49 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @yeah_write Have learnt the hard way -several times, when you aim to please everyone, you end up pleasing no one - inc. self. #scriptchat -8:48 PM Feb 21st, 2010
dwacon Sorry guys... was caught up watching the 2010 BAFTA Awards... missed most of the chat. #scriptchat -8:48 PM Feb 21st, 2010
purelycarrie #scriptchat I just did the adaptation contest for the Seven Rays YA book. It was 1 scene - had 2 write whole script 2 figure out my scene. -8:48 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 Yikes! RT @jolenejahnke: @yeah_write A girl in my screenwriters group is adapting a book in which conflict is all inner... #scriptchat -8:48 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write RT @ozzywood: Didnt hurt Hitchcock. RT @jmiewald:What if u adapt something that never caught fire?Does that potentially hurt u? #scriptchat -8:48 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @jbonnell Worst adaptation? Ghost Story, completely missed the point of Straub's book #scriptchat -8:48 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood Oh dear... RT @jolenejahnke: @yeah_write A girl in my screenwriters group is adapting a book in which conflict is all inner... #scriptchat -8:47 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @purelycarrie cldnt afford rights & he was taking gamble on me as unproduced writer. To him, writing it w me made it worth it. #scriptchat -8:47 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jolenejahnke @yeah_write She's had work an outside antagonist into story. (2/2) #scriptchat -8:47 PM Feb 21st, 2010
JustinWHedges I was RT @ozzywood Hmm. You might be disappointed again!RT @xjaeva: Movie The lovely bones looks way more interesting... #scriptchat -8:47 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jamesdburch @jmiewald I've heard the some of the best adaptations are from less-than-great sources. #scriptchat -8:47 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 @xjaeva Some authors do, but some will become more of a road block than a help because all film adaptations butcher somewhat. #scriptchat -8:47 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @karenquah So true. You can't make everyone happy. #scriptchat -8:47 PM Feb 21st, 2010
markezrastokes @jmiewald If you can identify the REASONS it never caught fire and overcome them thru your visual storytelling. #scriptchat -8:47 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @SKCOMEDY Funny, was thinking opposite. That books like American Psycho are impossible to adapt &should not be touched. #scriptchat -8:47 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @jmiewald it doesn't help. I did coverage for a novel, I checked it Amazon ranking #scriptchat -8:47 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh @xjaeva Just got the book, have to wait for the dvd on the movie #scriptchat -8:47 PM Feb 21st, 2010
diannesalerni @BellaVidaLetty AGREED! #scriptchat -8:46 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jbonnell @BellaVidaLetty I disagree, but the book "Queen of the Damned" was so broad in scope that it had to have been tough to make 2hrs #scriptchat -8:46 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 doesn't hurt, but doesn't help RT @jmiewald: What if you adapt something that never caught fire? Does that potentially hurt you? #scriptchat -8:46 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jolenejahnke @yeah_write A girl in my screenwriter's group is adapting a book in which conflict is all inner protag...(1/2) #scriptchat -8:46 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood Didn't hurt Hitchcock. RT @jmiewald: What if you adapt something that never caught fire? Does that potentially hurt you? #scriptchat -8:46 PM Feb 21st, 2010
xjaeva @zacsanford2 I was just curious. It seems some authors would want to be involved in the process. I would. #scriptchat -8:46 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @Georgia_McBride @GoldenAgeofGeek so glad u 2 met ;) #scriptchat -8:46 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Georgia_McBride @jeannevb Been lurking. Learning. You know what catches my attention. #scriptchat -8:46 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jmiewald What if you adapt something that never caught fire? Does that potentially hurt you? #scriptchat -8:46 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood Hmm. You might be disappointed again!RT @xjaeva: Movie The lovely bones looks way more interesting than the book, which bored me #scriptchat -8:46 PM Feb 21st, 2010
purelycarrie @jeannevb I did not realise that. Buying the rights would give you free reign. That is a whole different idea. Okay, Got it. #scriptchat THX -8:46 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 what sort of stipulations would you want? RT @xjaeva: Is it possible to sell rights to your book with stipulations? #scriptchat -8:45 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PollyWashburn I'd use multiple sources for accuracy. RT @chipstreet re: unauthorized biographies of historical figures from 19th century #scriptchat -8:45 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @yeah_write toughest: Pressure of pleasing original author whilst maintaining tension in script whilst staying true to story... #scriptchat -8:45 PM Feb 21st, 2010
xjaeva Movie The lovely bones looks way more interesting than the book, which bored me #scriptchat -8:45 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood + Finding a workable structure. RT @yeah_write: For those who have adapted - What was the toughest thing for you? #scriptchat -8:45 PM Feb 21st, 2010
BellaVidaLetty Hello #scriptchat topic: adaptations. One of the worst = Anne Rice Queen of the Damned -8:45 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone But visually how I would see the movie would be diff then the printed product. #scriptchat -8:45 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @pulptone i shld have been a therapist ;) #scriptchat -8:45 PM Feb 21st, 2010
xjaeva Books to movies is so popular right now. I love seeing what a film will do with a book. #scriptchat -8:45 PM Feb 21st, 2010
dawnbierschwal Anything possible if both parties agre. RT @xjaeva: Is it possible to sell rights to your book with stipulations? #scriptchat -8:45 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 Adaptations can be an easier sell because there is already a built in audience. Higher up on NYT chart makes it even easier. #scriptchat -8:45 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @Georgia_McBride hey babe. Great to see u here ;) #scriptchat -8:44 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet @jmiewald proves value of material was publishable. Don't know how tru it all is. 2/2 #scriptchat -8:44 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @xjaeva you can try. Depends how badly they want the book :) #scriptchat -8:44 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone I write comics and I've read that the actual finished product is passed around as the potential script/screenplay instead of one #scriptchat -8:44 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @Thefirstreel At a writer's conference, I had authors wanting my card when they found out I wrote scripts. Giving me their book #scriptchat -8:44 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb condensing it to 2hrs air time RT @yeah_write: For those who have adapted - What was the toughest thing for you? #scriptchat -8:44 PM Feb 21st, 2010
SKCOMEDY @karenquah Some material--like American Psycho--really resistant to adaptation. I thought succeeded, but almost unwatchable. #scriptchat -8:44 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood Finding the story concept. RT @yeah_write: For those who have adapted - What was the toughest thing for you? #scriptchat -8:44 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet @jmiewald have heard adaptation of exist material is valuable even without big following. older/obscure books 1/2 #scriptchat -8:44 PM Feb 21st, 2010
diannesalerni @Thefirstreel Every author I know who was approached for an option danced around the room in joy. No playing hard to get. #scriptchat -8:44 PM Feb 21st, 2010
eyamie @jmiewald If the book sold YES #scriptchat -8:44 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 @Thefirstreel Dffrnt from author to author. Ive had easy free options & then some authors that never wanted to see it as a film. #scriptchat -8:44 PM Feb 21st, 2010
dawnbierschwal Less risk for studio. RT @jmiewald: Is an adaptation potentially easier to sell because studios know marketing appeal is there? #scriptchat -8:44 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb yes, if successful bk RT @jmiewald: Is adaptation potentially easier to sell because studios know the marketing appeal is there? #scriptchat -8:44 PM Feb 21st, 2010
markezrastokes @jmiewald I'd say so, considering the fact that an overwhelming majority of films in theaters are adaptations. #scriptchat -8:44 PM Feb 21st, 2010
xjaeva Is it possible to sell rights to your book with stipulations? #scriptchat -8:44 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood Guess so. RT @jmiewald: Is an adaptation potentially easier to sell because studios know the marketing appeal is there? #scriptchat -8:44 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jbonnell I've had both RT @Thefirstreel: Do authors play hard to get? Or do they enjoy someone wanting to turn their work into a script? #scriptchat -8:44 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @Thefirstreel mine played hard to get for 6 months before he finally said YES. You'd think he was a girl haha #scriptchat -8:43 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write For those who have adapted - What was the toughest thing for you? #scriptchat -8:43 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @Georgia_McBride the trick is you need representation to work a deal like that #scriptchat -8:43 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah Another book I loved but HATED movie of was The Shipping News. They totally ruined it. @AdaptationSourPuss:) #scriptchat -8:43 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jmiewald Is an adaptation potentially easier to sell because studios know the marketing appeal is there? #scriptchat -8:43 PM Feb 21st, 2010
BellaVidaLetty im thinking of novelizin the screenplayjust finished RT @GoldenAgeofGeek Related subject writing novel 2setUp screenplay deal #scriptchat -8:43 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone @GoldenAgeofGeek I wondered about that. Not faking so much but if one direction is better than another at first. #scriptchat -8:43 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh @GoldenAgeofGeek LOL no pressure there #scriptchat -8:42 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Thefirstreel Do authors play hard to get? Or do they enjoy someone wanting to turn their work into a script? #scriptchat -8:42 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @eyamie author is writing it w me but no, he gives me a lot of freedome. #scriptchat -8:42 PM Feb 21st, 2010
purelycarrie RT @jeannevb: @purelycarrie yes, but not many authors wld give writer free reign when collaborating together. Most only do if u buy rights #scriptchat -8:42 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood @karenquah Agreed. #scriptchat -8:42 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone @jeannevb I love that along the same lines but it's ones I've made up trying to figure out who they are and all that. #scriptchat -8:42 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Georgia_McBride @GoldenAgeofGeek @jeannevb and I have been talking about something similar. Sounds interesting and hello! #scriptchat -8:42 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @PennyAsh @pulptone there's also that guy who faked Million Little Pieces, sold the rights before his book came out #scriptchat -8:42 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @ozzywood Though have to say, good casting. Christian Bale was perfectly suited for role. #AmericanPsycho #scriptchat -8:42 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet What about unauthorized biographies of popular historical figures from 19th century? #scriptchat -8:42 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone RT @jeannevb: I absolutely loved crawling in the real peoples heads to figure out what their arc needed to be as well as plot #scriptchat -8:42 PM Feb 21st, 2010
eyamie @jeannevb Did you have an author/publisher breathing over your shoulder? #scriptchat -8:42 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @purelycarrie yes, but not many authors wld give writer free reign when collaborating together. Most only do if u buy rights #scriptchat -8:42 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh @GoldenAgeofGeek Love to sell rights to one of my books for 6 figures :) #scriptchat -8:41 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb I absolutely loved crawling in the real people's heads to figure out what their arc needed to be as well as plot #scriptchat -8:41 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone @GoldenAgeofGeek Wow! #scriptchat -8:40 PM Feb 21st, 2010
purelycarrie RT @pulptone: If you want to read my review of Shutter Island. http://www.pulptone.com/?p=3591 Did not rd book so it's from that perspective #scriptchat -8:40 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @ozzywood Really? They couldn't have been true appreciators of the book then - haha. Where was the black comedic element? #scriptchat -8:40 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb My fave part of doing historical nonfiction adaptation was analyzing real ppl. If they did X, what is their personality & wound? #scriptchat -8:40 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek The book sold for usually around 12,000 but the rights and screenplay sold for 6 figures 2/2 #scriptchat -8:40 PM Feb 21st, 2010
purelycarrie @jeannevb @karenquah #scriptchat Jeanne- That is great. Initially that has to be easier. Your ideas can flow until you catch up together.THX -8:39 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone If you want to read my review of Shutter Island. http://www.pulptone.com/?p=3591 Did not rd book so it's from that perspective #scriptchat -8:39 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek Related subject is writing a novel to set up a screenplay deal. Friend of mine helped broker a deal like that 1/2 #scriptchat -8:39 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jmiewald @JasonDalBianco "I wonder what this is adapted from" Super Penis is autobiographical, of course. :-P #scriptchat -8:39 PM Feb 21st, 2010
baby_fphat RT @jeannevb: make sure u all read the EURO transcript of this chat. Great info their too. #scriptchat -8:39 PM Feb 21st, 2010
SKCOMEDY Staying true 2 story not as important as staying true 2 tone/essence of original. 300 vs. Watchmen; Lord/Rings vs Lovely Bones #scriptchat -8:39 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @diannesalerni u SO fit in ;) #scriptchat -8:39 PM Feb 21st, 2010
DexterFanWeb RT @PennyAsh @jeannevb Loved her interview where she mentions writing 5 days on Dexter then 2 on Twilight :D #scriptchat -8:39 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood RT @karenquah: A book i loved but HATED film adaptation of was American Psycho. -Ha! This morning's scriptchat went opposite! ;) #scriptchat -8:38 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet So much easier! @jeannevb are you in www.tweetchat.com/room/scriptchat ? That's easiest #scriptchat -8:38 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb make sure u all read the EURO transcript of this chat. Great info their too. #scriptchat -8:38 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jbonnell This isn't industry feedback. This is theater exit poll from the target audience. #scriptchat -8:38 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @jbonnell: Im hearing Shutter Island doesnt flow and if you havent read the book youd be lost --Damn, was looking 4wd to that. #scriptchat -8:38 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write See @zacsanford it's not just teens lol RT @jbonnell: Im hearing Shutter Island doesnt flow & if you havent rd book youd be lost #scriptchat -8:38 PM Feb 21st, 2010
diannesalerni @jeannevb Ive got scriptchat.com AND Twitter open. Plus martini to help me keep it all straight. #scriptchat -8:38 PM Feb 21st, 2010
JasonDalBianco Printing @jmiewald's short screenplay titled SUPER PENIS. I wonder what this is adapted from. #scriptchat -8:38 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah A book i loved but HATED film adaptation of was American Psycho. #scriptchat -8:38 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Georgia_McBride #YAlitchat authors with recent sub-rights sold in film #scriptchat going on re: adaptation RIGHT NOW! -8:38 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 @GoldenAgeofGeek The Sahara lawsuit(s) and their outcomes were interesting. #scriptchat -8:38 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jbonnell Anyone seen it that can confirm? Was it due to editting or writing? #scriptchat -8:37 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb that's unfortunate RT @jbonnell: Im hearing Shutter Island doesnt flow and if you havent read the book youd be lost. #scriptchat -8:37 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone @jbonnell I actually just reviewed it. I haven't read the book either. Didn't have a problem. #scriptchat -8:37 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @GoldenAgeofGeek @diannesalerni WGA has a link that tells you what "credits" you need to be a member. #scriptchat -8:37 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb hey every1, @wackeychan is here ;) I'm film school project pimp ;) #scriptchat -8:37 PM Feb 21st, 2010
purelycarrie @karenquah @jeannevb #scriptchat RT Staying true to the story whilst maintaining tension in the script. >>>Oh, so great. Balancing the 2! -8:37 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @kingisafink hello lurkers. great to see you! #scriptchat -8:36 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb yeah ur here! ;) RT @wackeychan: @jeannevb Button story much better. and I'm a FincherFanatic. #scriptchat -8:36 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @zacsanford2 Of course even that isn't a given. See Sahara #scriptchat -8:36 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jbonnell I'm hearing Shutter Island doesn't flow and if you haven't read the book you'd be lost. #scriptchat -8:36 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 @diannesalerni Thanks for joining us and hope to see you here again in the future. #scriptchat -8:36 PM Feb 21st, 2010
booksbelow @Timsn She refused to be involved in the making of the movie even when asked (Gone with the Wind) #scriptchat -8:36 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @diannesalerni YEAH! A virgin! ;) are you in www.tweetchat.com/room/scriptchat ? That's easiest #scriptchat -8:36 PM Feb 21st, 2010
kingisafink Lurking & loving the conversation on #scriptchat tonight. -8:36 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 Easier to sell something w/fanbase built in. RT @jmiewald: If you are not doing a loyal adaptation, why not just do a new movie? #scriptchat -8:36 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jmiewald @bourbonroad Heck, wasn't Rope originally in 3D? #scriptchat -8:36 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood Hitch went for mediocre source material with cinematic potential. Always a winner. #scriptchat -8:35 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet RT SKCOMEDY The worst remakes are those "shot-for-shot" remakes like Psycho. What's the point? #scriptchat -8:35 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @robertiwataki I'd rather do that. But would the author let the screenwriter get away with it? #scriptchat -8:35 PM Feb 21st, 2010
diannesalerni @jeannevb Super! I will check out the site. This is my first chat visit, btw. Trying to learn how to keep up! #scriptchat -8:35 PM Feb 21st, 2010
purelycarrie @karenquah @jeannevb RT Biggest hurdle was author's WSJ job. He doesn't have same time I do. But, he gives me free reign #scriptchat -8:35 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @diannesalerni I think there are a few minimum payment clauses u have to meet but basically yeah #scriptchat -8:35 PM Feb 21st, 2010
bourbonroad @jmiewald That's a novel idea.Actually, it would be awesome to bring 3d to a lot of classic movies (maybe Captain Blood,for ex.) #scriptchat -8:35 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 @dawnbierschwal or you can send it in a DM to my regular account #scriptchat -8:35 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jmiewald If you are not doing a loyal adaptation, why not just do a new movie? Being inspired by something is different than adaptation. #scriptchat -8:34 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb One that was completely rewritten was Benjamin Button. ONLY thing same as story was the hook. Story so much better. #scriptchat -8:34 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @SKCOMEDY i know! what the hell were they thinking and how did that get past the first pitch? #Psychoshotbyshotremake #scriptchat -8:34 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PollyWashburn Depends how complex/detailed original is! RT @yeah_write best thing about adaptation, outline is kinda already done for you... #scriptchat -8:34 PM Feb 21st, 2010
dawnbierschwal @zacsanford2 Will do. Thanks! #scriptchat -8:34 PM Feb 21st, 2010
robertiwataki @yeah_write You could completely rewrite the story but keep the theme or twist. That's sometimes fun. #scriptchat -8:34 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 @dawnbierschwal Email me what the book and ProdCo is. I can check in filmtracker for you. #scriptchat -8:33 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @blankethouse @diannesalerni we have links on our scriptchat blog for protecting ur work w WGA www.scriptchat.com #scriptchat -8:33 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ttimechitchat @bourbonroad go to http://scriptchat.com. @jeannevb usually post UK & US chat on Sunday nights. She's fantastic about that. ;-) #scriptchat -8:33 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @Timsn Gone with the Wind was a different era, it was more of a producer's era rather than a writer's or director's #scriptchat -8:33 PM Feb 21st, 2010
diannesalerni @GoldenAgeofGeek So when the producer Im collaborating with sells the script, that's when I join? #scriptchat -8:33 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 You'll have to join when you sell to a signatory ProdCo. RT @diannesalerni you join when you sell a screenplay :) #scriptchat -8:33 PM Feb 21st, 2010
purelycarrie RT @karenquah: @PennyAsh @jeannevb Adapting your own work completely covers the first basic rule of adaptations: LOVE the material. #scriptchat -8:33 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @purelycarrie Staying true to the story whilst maintaining tension in script. @jeannevb #scriptchat -8:33 PM Feb 21st, 2010
SKCOMEDY The worst remakes are those "shot-for-shot" remakes like Psycho. What's the point? #scriptchat -8:32 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @purelycarrie @karenquah Biggest hurdle was the author's WSJ job. He doesnt have same time I do. BUT, he gives me free reign #scriptchat -8:32 PM Feb 21st, 2010
nataliamartire RT @ozzywood: RT @pulptone: @jeannevb There are just certain movies that should never be remade. Those and Back To The Future are a few. #scriptchat -8:32 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone @jmiewald I could see that although I'm a huge Bogie and Bacall fan so that's one I'd never want remade. Esp "legit swing" line #scriptchat -8:32 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh RT @Timsn: Dune - great book - horrible movie #scriptchat I agree -8:32 PM Feb 21st, 2010
bourbonroad @PollyWashburn Ah...that's good to know! I definitely do not want to have to grapple w/families re:rights (if possible) #scriptchat -8:32 PM Feb 21st, 2010
blankethouse @diannesalerni you dont have to join to get your stuff protected. I just did one of mine #scriptchat -8:32 PM Feb 21st, 2010
dawnbierschwal @zacsanford @goldenAgeofGeek Any tips for approaching the Prod Co? #scriptchat -8:32 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet am working a hard cider, myself :) RT @zacsanford2: @yeah_write @jeannevb I have NO alcohol in front of me. *gasp* #scriptchat -8:32 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Timsn Was Margaret Mitchell involved in making Gone With the Wind? #scriptchat -8:32 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood RT @pulptone: @jeannevb There are just certain movies that should never be remade. Those and Back To The Future are a few. #scriptchat -8:32 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh @karenquah @jeannevb Definitely, just if it's published make sure the publisher did not option screen rights #scriptchat -8:32 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @diannesalerni you join when you sell a screenplay :) #scriptchat -8:31 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 @bourbonroad You can visit www.scriptchat.com sometime later tonight or early tomorrow for a transcript of the chat. #scriptchat -8:31 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone @jeannevb There are just certain movies that should never be remade. Those and Back To The Future are a few. #scriptchat -8:31 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Timsn RT @jeannevb: @GoldenAgeofGeek i hate movie remakes. I'm a classic film nut. Hepburn, Bogart... nobody can outdo the classics #scriptchat -8:31 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jmiewald @jeannevb "I'm a classic film nut. Hepburn, Bogart" How cool would a 3D version of Dark Passage be? #scriptchat -8:31 PM Feb 21st, 2010
purelycarrie @jeannevb @karenquah Jeanne - What was your biggest hurdle with your Adaptation? #scriptchat -8:31 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @GinySassenach yes, an outline is STILL imp w an adaptation #scriptchat -8:31 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 @dawnbierschwal But usually the ProdCo will have someone in mind but may not be able to get them due to money or availability. #scriptchat -8:31 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @dawnbierschwal usually if they put money down on a property they have a short list of people they want to write it #scriptchat -8:31 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @yeah_write i kinda see adaptations as a stock cubed version of the real deal - esp. when it comes to novels. #scriptchat -8:31 PM Feb 21st, 2010
diannesalerni What about screenwriters guild? At what point does it become necessary to join? #scriptchat -8:30 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh RT @zacsanford2: @yeah_write @jeannevb I have NO alcohol in front of me. *gasp* #scriptchat O.O -8:30 PM Feb 21st, 2010
bourbonroad Jeez! I think I'm gonna have to cut-and-paste this thread into a text box just to make sure I haven't missed anything! #scriptchat -8:30 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @GoldenAgeofGeek i hate movie remakes. I'm a classic film nut. Hepburn, Bogart... nobody can outdo the classics #scriptchat -8:30 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 Not always RT @dawnbierschwal: Question:If a Prod Co has already optioned book... have they usually already picked screenwriter? #scriptchat -8:30 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Timsn Remakes of older movies - like The Crazies? LOL #scriptchat -8:30 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone RT @jeannevb: then we added things NOT in book for detail to make plot & ALL char richer #scriptchat -8:30 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @PennyAsh @jeannevb Adapting your own work completely covers the first basic rule of adaptations: LOVE the material. #scriptchat -8:30 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write The best thing about adaptation, the outline is kinda already done for you. You just have to tweak it a little. #scriptchat -8:30 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb then we added things NOT in book for detail to make plot & ALL char richer #scriptchat -8:29 PM Feb 21st, 2010
dawnbierschwal Question for you @zacsanford If a Prod Co has already optioned book... have they usually already picked screenwriter? #scriptchat -8:29 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet TV series or theatrical? RT @Timsn Dune - great book - horrible movie #scriptchat -8:29 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 @yeah_write @blankethouse Remakes of older movies are tougher, as a prodco or studio will already own the rights. #scriptchat -8:29 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek Adaptations of an older movie are almost always initiated higher up the food chain than a spec writer #scriptchat -8:29 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ttimechitchat I agree! RT @Timsn Dune - great book - horrible movie #scriptchat -8:29 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh @karenquah @jeannevb Exactly :) #scriptchat -8:29 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb we did char dev 1st, then lined up plot pts in book, then decided what cld stay & what to throw out #scriptchat -8:28 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Georgia_McBride RT @jeannevb: absolutely! RT @yeah_write: When approaching an author, think of it as a job interview. Come prepared. #scriptchat -8:28 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Georgia_McBride RT @jeannevb: Great article on adaptation by @drewyanno http://bit.ly/4HZ5o8 #scriptchat -8:28 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @jeannevb Trouble? What u talkin' about trouble? *looks around* @purelycarrie #scriptchat -8:28 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write RT @blankethouse: what about an adaptation of an older movie, do we want to touch on that? #scriptchat -8:28 PM Feb 21st, 2010
booksbelow RT @ozzywood: Check out "ADAPTATIONS. From short story to big screen" http://bit.ly/cZiJ1w Fabulous collection. #scriptchat -8:28 PM Feb 21st, 2010
JasonDalBianco All I really need to know about adaptation I learened from Charlie Kaufman. #scriptchat -8:28 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 @jeannevb If I wasn't going bowling later tonight I would open up the bottle of wine sitting in the fridge. #scriptchat -8:28 PM Feb 21st, 2010
purelycarrie @jeannevb @karenquah Hey chicas - Had Wine - Again.>>>Watch Drinkin'? #scriptchat -8:28 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Timsn Dune - great book - horrible movie #scriptchat -8:28 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @blankethouse those rights are ALWAYS being held by a company or producer it seems #scriptchat -8:27 PM Feb 21st, 2010
damiancalvo loving the topic of #scriptchat tonight. So many great works long ans short out there. -8:27 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone @blankethouse Do you go back to the original material such as a book if there is one? Or from the screenplay itself? #scriptchat -8:27 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @chipstreet I'll have to check that out. I loved the book. #scriptchat -8:27 PM Feb 21st, 2010
bourbonroad @jeannevb You are a lucky woman indeed! #scriptchat -8:27 PM Feb 21st, 2010
IH8SUPERMAN RT @jmiewald: RT @zacsanford2: Avatar was a wonderful adaptation of Fern Gully... Wait, what do you mean it was an original script? #scriptchat -8:27 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @ozzywood gonna have to look up a link for that ;) #scriptchat -8:27 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood RT @dawnbierschwal: Brokeback Mountain was also adapted from short story. -Original is free for download! (forgot where). #scriptchat -8:27 PM Feb 21st, 2010
tylerweaver @karenquah And a holler =) #scriptchat -8:27 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @PennyAsh @jeannevb absolutely, no copyright infringement, total understanding of author & characters, all set! #scriptchat -8:27 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb that is just wrong RT @zacsanford2: @yeah_write @jeannevb I have NO alcohol in front of me. *gasp* #scriptchat -8:27 PM Feb 21st, 2010
purelycarrie @chipstreet @karenquah Hello Everyone! Adaptation is my middle name! I LOVE going in on someones work and twisting it 2gether! #scriptchat -8:27 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood Biopics are effectively adaptations, too. Listen to Mangold's WALK THE LINE commentary. GOLD! #scriptchat -8:26 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @bourbonroad yes, I cldnt work in this fashion w just any1. Our system is working great, even after 19 months. #scriptchat -8:26 PM Feb 21st, 2010
blankethouse what about an adaptation of an older movie, do we want to touch on that? #scriptchat -8:26 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet I've been blogging on story problems with the Percy Jackson adaptation. http://tinyurl.com/percyj #scriptchat -8:26 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh @jeannevb LOL yep, understand the characters too :) #scriptchat -8:26 PM Feb 21st, 2010
eyamie RT @ozzywood: THE NAME OF THE ROSE. Loved both, but novel was DAMN HARD WORK!! #scriptchat -8:26 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Timsn The Godfather and The Conformist -Books were trash, movies were works of art #scriptchat -8:26 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @tylerweaver hee, tape hiss.. that sounds like a hoot. :) #scriptchat -8:26 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 @yeah_write @jeannevb I have NO alcohol in front of me. *gasp* #scriptchat -8:26 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone Not that what is there now is wrong or that I don't like it. Just a different media to write for. #scriptchat -8:26 PM Feb 21st, 2010
dawnbierschwal Brokeback Mountain was also adapted from short story. #scriptchat -8:26 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood THE NAME OF THE ROSE. Loved both, but novel was DAMN HARD WORK!! #scriptchat -8:25 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone In the sense of what would have to be rearranged if and hopefully when it's a movie. Characters sooner. Plot points, etc. #scriptchat -8:25 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb great idea! At least u like the author hee RT @PennyAsh: @karenquah @jeannevb I want to adapt one of my short stories :) #scriptchat -8:25 PM Feb 21st, 2010
eyamie My adaptation .02: make sure you have as much autonomy as possible until it's done. #scriptchat -8:25 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @GoldenAgeofGeek He was skeptical at first but once he read script & discovered how different yet true it was, he was rapt! #scriptchat -8:25 PM Feb 21st, 2010
bourbonroad @jeannevb Re:Author & I made rule #1: the PROJECT comes 1st. No egos allowed #scriptchat Great plan, but also depends on indiv.personalities -8:25 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @zacsanford2 for that reason it helps if the people reading it DIDN'T read the novel or story #scriptchat -8:25 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jetpackmedia Short stories often work better than novels. (See Steven King) Taut storytelling vs. complex narrative and many characters #scriptchat -8:25 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb u 2 causin' trouble? RT @karenquah: @purelycarrie hey chica! #scriptchat -8:25 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone This chat themes are always so timely for me. Just this week I was thinking of how I would change my comic some. #scriptchat -8:25 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write I want one. I have no PON, just vodka. RT @jeannevb: @ozzywood woot! *sips POM martini* #scriptchat -8:25 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb RT @zacsanford2: Remember, in an adaptation youll never please all who loved the original, so dont worry about making changes. #scriptchat -8:25 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb RT @ozzywood: Only faithful adaptation I ever REALLY liked: A ROOM WITH A VIEW. Original Forster novel was great too. #scriptchat -8:25 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @purelycarrie hey chica! #scriptchat -8:24 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 Remember, in an adaptation you'll never please all who loved the original, so don't worry about making changes. #scriptchat -8:24 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood Only faithful adaptation I ever REALLY liked: A ROOM WITH A VIEW. Original Forster novel was great too. #scriptchat -8:24 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh @karenquah @jeannevb I want to adapt one of my short stories :) #scriptchat -8:24 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb ;) RT @pulptone: @jeannevb may? LOL! #scriptchat -8:24 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Timsn Didnt know that. RT @purelycarrie: RT @yeah_write: @robertiwataki Million Dollar Baby was from a book of short stories. #scriptchat -8:24 PM Feb 21st, 2010
tylerweaver @karenquah Cool! I did two essays and 14 minutes of tape hiss and a transcript once... that was... fun. #scriptchat -8:24 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PollyWashburn Agree. Away From Her eg RT @ozzywood Short stories seem to be most easily adaptable... leave room for new, suitable material #scriptchat -8:24 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet har! RT @zacsanford2: Avatar was a wonderful adaptation of Fern Gully... Wait, what do you mean it was an original script? #scriptchat -8:24 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @ozzywood is addicted in one day. lol #scriptchat -8:24 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @ozzywood I will absolutely get the book now. #scriptchat -8:24 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write hahaha RT @ozzywood: @jeannevb Yep. From sober to TWO scriptchats in one day... Im hooked already! (LOL) #scriptchat -8:24 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @karenquah I imagined he was thrilled :) #scriptchat -8:24 PM Feb 21st, 2010
cowgirlwriter @GoldenAgeofGeek Ouch! #scriptchat -8:23 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood @jeannevb I loved reading THE SENTINEL in that book (original story for Kubrick's 2001). #scriptchat -8:23 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Timsn Benjamin Button -- F Scott Fitzgerald short story. Interesting how they expanded it #scriptchat -8:23 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone @jeannevb may? LOL! #scriptchat -8:23 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jmiewald RT @zacsanford2: Avatar was a wonderful adaptation of Fern Gully... Wait, what do you mean it was an original script? #scriptchat -8:23 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet @purelycarrie hi carrie #scriptchat -8:23 PM Feb 21st, 2010
purelycarrie RT @yeah_write: @robertiwataki Million Dollar Baby was from a book of short stories. #scriptchat -8:23 PM Feb 21st, 2010
TravisLegge hate to cut it short, but the kids are waiting on me. can't wait for the transcript #scriptchat -8:23 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @ozzywood woot! *sips POM martini* #scriptchat -8:23 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek Had an instance where I read an adaptation after reading the novel. I PASSed because I thought the screenwriter missed the point #scriptchat -8:23 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb I may have to make a whole "adaptation" resource section on our blog! Great links everyone! #scriptchat -8:22 PM Feb 21st, 2010
karenquah @jeannevb @PennyAsh @tylerweaver Hey guys, adapted a poem to a short film once. Awesome experience. Esp. cuz poet wuz happy. #scriptchat -8:22 PM Feb 21st, 2010
purelycarrie @karenquah Are we in #scriptchat yet? -8:22 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood @jeannevb Yep. From sober to TWO scriptchats in one day... I'm hooked already! (LOL) #scriptchat -8:22 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 Avatar was a wonderful adaptation of Fern Gully... Wait, what do you mean it was an original script? #scriptchat -8:22 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @robertiwataki Million Dollar Baby was from a book of short stories. #scriptchat -8:22 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ValeriaPuig RT @ozzywood: RT @pulptone: RT @yeah_write: When approaching an author, think of it as a job interview. Come prepared. #scriptchat -8:21 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @bourbonroad history is almost always fair game. #scriptchat -8:21 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jolenejahnke @yeah_write Missed you guys too! #scriptchat -8:21 PM Feb 21st, 2010
TravisLegge @yeah_write it mixes cryonics, which i am obsessed with and ghosts which I love. And it's written on a cinematic model nobrainer #scriptchat -8:21 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood @jeannevb Wasn't Benjamin Button an adaptation of some successful MOVIE? (LOL) #scriptchat -8:21 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @ozzywood I'll put link on our blog ;) THx! Btw, so thrilled to see you here again. Careful, u might become addicted to us ;) #scriptchat -8:21 PM Feb 21st, 2010
tylerweaver @jeannevb @pulptone I didn't have 50 yrs but weaving a narrative from 20-30yrs of cases was... nightmarish. . #scriptchat -8:21 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write RT @chipstreet: John August blogs on adaptations: http://tinyurl.com/johna1 and http://tinyurl.com/johna2 #scriptchat -8:21 PM Feb 21st, 2010
bourbonroad @PollyWashburn What if the story/characters are out of history (real people, but that have been written about before)? #scriptchat -8:20 PM Feb 21st, 2010
eyamie ozzywood - news articles also highly adaptable; oft publishers don't retain copyright so you're only dealing with one entity #scriptchat -8:20 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @jolenejahnke Hi. Missed you. :) #scriptchat -8:20 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @ozzywood yes on short stories. Though i HATED adaptation of Benjamin Button. FScott's story SO much more conflict & richer #scriptchat -8:20 PM Feb 21st, 2010
robertiwataki @GinySassenach Not of a whole novel, but short stories. I took a few adaptation classes too. #scriptchat -8:20 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 RT @chipstreet: @JohnAugust blogs on adaptations: http://tinyurl.com/johna1 and http://tinyurl.com/johna2 #scriptchat -8:20 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Timsn Here to lurk and learn from the experts:) #scriptchat -8:20 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood Check out "ADAPTATIONS. From short story to big screen" http://bit.ly/cZiJ1w Fabulous collection. #scriptchat -8:20 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb poo RT @PennyAsh: @jeannevb I seached her name, didnt find her #scriptchat -8:20 PM Feb 21st, 2010
dawnbierschwal We also had to add scenes to make the protagonist more active in achieving her goal than she was in book. #scriptchat -8:20 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write Nice! RT @TravisLegge: @yeah_write sure, ive said it in interviews. I would love to write an Orpheus screenplay #scriptchat -8:19 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @pulptone @tylerweaver & be willing to be flexible on what facts need to be "tweaked" so to speak. #scriptchat -8:19 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet John August blogs on adaptations: http://tinyurl.com/johna1 and http://tinyurl.com/johna2 #scriptchat -8:19 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood Short stories seem to be most easily adaptable as they leave room for new, suitable material. #scriptchat -8:19 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh @jeannevb I seached her name, didn't find her #scriptchat -8:19 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet @yeah_write haven't done one yet myself. Am working backwards novelizing one of my scripts. Hard work! #scriptchat -8:19 PM Feb 21st, 2010
dawnbierschwal In adaptation we did, we took out two entire subplots... not necessary for story. #scriptchat -8:19 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone @jeannevb You can have a large back story but the main story should be focused. IMO #scriptchat -8:19 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet @jeannevb thanks for the pimpin love... ;) #scriptchat -8:19 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @bourbonroad great minds sometimes do think alike. UR in no danger of lawsuit but probably will have problems making a sale #scriptchat -8:18 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PollyWashburn @bourbonroad @eyamie "there's also no copyright on ideas" fine for general concepts but if you lift story/chars = plagiarism #scriptchat -8:18 PM Feb 21st, 2010
TravisLegge @yeah_write and thanks for the well wishes #scriptchat -8:18 PM Feb 21st, 2010
uniquelysteph @GeneMarie1 Okay, now you gotta tell me what #scriptchat and #screenwritingsaturdays are all about! :) And I'm so gonna follow you. -8:18 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jolenejahnke @pulptone I think I've missed more than I've been to in the past month. Nice to see the Sunday night crowd is still here! haha. #scriptchat -8:18 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone @jeannevb @tylerweaver I just said that about Shutter Island in the sense you have to strip a story down to the essential. #scriptchat -8:18 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @PennyAsh we need to see if she's on Twitter & stalk her into doing #scriptchat (@yeah_write ) -8:18 PM Feb 21st, 2010
TravisLegge @yeah_write sure, ive said it in interviews. I would love to write an Orpheus screenplay #scriptchat -8:18 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @tylerweaver same here. We needed to boil down 50 yrs of history & decide what facts were most imp & where the real story was #scriptchat -8:17 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek VERY True RT @yeah_write: unless its a NYT bestseller, most of the money comes when/if script is sold. #scriptchat -8:17 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh @yeah_write Definitely, be really cool if we could get her on #scriptchat -8:17 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @TravisLegge LOTS of luck. It would be great. Can you say which game? Or DM me. #scriptchat -8:17 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @KageyNYC woot! #scriptchat -8:17 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb Author & I made rule #1: the PROJECT comes 1st. No egos allowed #scriptchat -8:17 PM Feb 21st, 2010
bourbonroad @eyamie I've been told that one of my scripts bears resemblance to a famous author's novel, although it was not inspired by that #scriptchat -8:17 PM Feb 21st, 2010
tylerweaver For me re: adaptation: the trick is in finding the right story to tell from the book (non-fic). Last one had a lot - too many. #scriptchat -8:16 PM Feb 21st, 2010
KageyNYC Just back from Atlantic City and, yes, I rocked that town! Getting caught up here, hope to jump in on #scriptchat if I can. -8:16 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @diannesalerni I think, unless it's a NYT bestseller, most of the money comes when/if script is sold. Wishing big $$$ for you. #scriptchat -8:16 PM Feb 21st, 2010
TravisLegge @diannesalerni The whole process of making a movie I didn't create from concept to final edit is new to me. Research required! #scriptchat -8:16 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone @jolenejahnke better late then never! (says the guy who missed the past few weeks) #scriptchat -8:16 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb If author wants to work w u (as mine is), clearly define roles & make sure they understand what is UR expertise & what is THEIRS #scriptchat -8:16 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh @jeannevb Loved her interview where she mentions writing 5 days on Dexter then 2 on Twilight :D #scriptchat -8:16 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jolenejahnke A bit late, but finally signing in to #scriptchat. -8:16 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 Your messages are coming through. RT @ValerieKovach: @#scriptchat 4 #scriptchat -8:15 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ValerieKovach @ #scriptchat 5 -8:15 PM Feb 21st, 2010
TravisLegge @yeah_write I have no doubt. Wish me lots of luck! #scriptchat -8:15 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @PennyAsh She's great! Isn't she? #scriptchat -8:15 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ValerieKovach @#scriptchat 4 -8:15 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ValerieKovach @#scriptchat 3 -8:14 PM Feb 21st, 2010
eyamie @bourbonroad Short answer is no. There's no ratio ... but there's also no copyright on ideas, just the expression of them #scriptchat -8:14 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb Another great adaptation article by Michale Hauge (via @dawnbierschwal ) http://bit.ly/92tP5v #scriptchat -8:14 PM Feb 21st, 2010
diannesalerni @TravisLegge In my case, I was paid some for the option, but most of the money is contingent on the movie getting funded. #scriptchat -8:14 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @TravisLegge I hear White Wolf is tough. Be prepared before you call. #scriptchat -8:14 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ValerieKovach @#scriptchat 2 -8:14 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb ; ) RT @dawnbierschwal: @jeannevb Yet... didnt get gig YET. : ) #scriptchat -8:14 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ReadingCountess RT @diannesalerni: I'm currently collaborating on an adaptation of my own book w/ an independent Hollywood producer. #scriptchat -8:14 PM Feb 21st, 2010
TravisLegge @GoldenAgeofGeek true. I think the story I'm going after would be amazing on film (and pricey, and fx heavy) #scriptchat -8:14 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb Great article on adaptation by @drewyanno http://bit.ly/4HZ5o8 #scriptchat -8:14 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh @yeah_write Listened to several, very helpful :) #scriptchat -8:14 PM Feb 21st, 2010
dawnbierschwal @jeannevb Yet... didn't get gig YET. : ) #scriptchat -8:13 PM Feb 21st, 2010
bourbonroad 2/2 out it being considered an adaptation? #scriptchat -8:13 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ValerieKovach @#scriptchat -8:13 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb absolutely! RT @yeah_write: When approaching an author, think of it as a job interview. Come prepared. #scriptchat -8:13 PM Feb 21st, 2010
eyamie @pollywashburn Welcome to #scriptchat ! Glad to see a fellow Pegger at last! #scriptchat -8:13 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb Another is a link to video interview of screenwriter, Melissa Rosenberg, of Twilight films www.scriptchat.com #scriptchat -8:13 PM Feb 21st, 2010
bourbonroad 1/2 Okay..what if you are writing something that is only roughly inspired by a book?Can you include some elements of the book w/ #scriptchat -8:13 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh @zacsanford2 Thanks :) #scriptchat -8:13 PM Feb 21st, 2010
TravisLegge @zacsanford2 that sounds doable. Perhaps I should give White-Wolf publishing a call in the AM #scriptchat -8:13 PM Feb 21st, 2010
ozzywood RT @pulptone: RT @yeah_write: When approaching an author, think of it as a job interview. Come prepared. #scriptchat -8:13 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @chipstreet Hey, glad to see you. Have you done any adaptations? #scriptchat -8:12 PM Feb 21st, 2010
TravisLegge @GoldenAgeofGeek the idea of a separate producer is somewhat alien to me, sadly #scriptchat -8:12 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @TravisLegge don't be so sure about that. Not every property is prime movie material, so you shouldn't pay prime $ for option #scriptchat -8:12 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone RT @yeah_write: When approaching an author, think of it as a job interview. Come prepared. #scriptchat -8:12 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb I posted a couple of new resources on our blog. 1 is book by Linda Seger on adaptations www.scriptchat.com #scriptchat -8:12 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write When approaching an author, think of it as a job interview. Come prepared. #scriptchat -8:12 PM Feb 21st, 2010
TravisLegge @PollyWashburn agreed, but the adaptations I would want to do, i could see costing me a wad of cash. #scriptchat -8:11 PM Feb 21st, 2010
blankethouse @PollyWashburn very true. Many local author's would be thrilled to have their books made into film, nice one! #scriptchat -8:11 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @chipstreet welcome! #scriptchat -8:11 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 @TravisLegge Most unknown or smaller publishers can work with a cheap option, with more $ to secure rights when script sells. #scriptchat -8:11 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @TravisLegge options are from producers. Sometimes they involve NO money #scriptchat -8:11 PM Feb 21st, 2010
booksbelow RT @jeannevb: When asking author for rights, be prepared to discuss what their expectation of involvement is #scriptchat -8:11 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @zacsanford2 You were a great moderator for Euro chat today. #scriptchat -8:11 PM Feb 21st, 2010
chipstreet Late but here! #scriptchat -8:11 PM Feb 21st, 2010
bourbonroad @zacsanford2 and @GoldenAgeofGeek ... you guys are too quick for me! I'm impressed! #scriptchat -8:10 PM Feb 21st, 2010
TravisLegge @GoldenAgeofGeek we must employ our googlemachines #scriptchat -8:10 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb When asking author for rights, be prepared to discuss what their expectation of involvement is #scriptchat -8:10 PM Feb 21st, 2010
TravisLegge Sorry...@yeah_write how do you secure funds for an option though? #scriptchat -8:10 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 Sorry I'm not too talkative tonight, said most of my thoughts earlier, but I'll pipe in with what I read. #scriptchat -8:10 PM Feb 21st, 2010
dmcheshire RT @FilmLadd: I did one of those RT @CTK1 #SCRIPTCHAT - Tonight 5-6pm PST - 8pm-9 EST Discussion is"adaptations" -Join In #scriptchat -8:10 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @TravisLegge Don't know it off top of my head but I know there's a site where you can #scriptchat -8:10 PM Feb 21st, 2010
TravisLegge @jeannevb I'm proud of you too. I feel all special #scriptchat -8:10 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @PennyAsh Did you get a chance to listen to Melissa's interviews? #scriptchat -8:10 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PollyWashburn @TravisLegge Not all adaptions have to come from expensive-to-option material. I've got local writers w/ beautiful stories. #scriptchat -8:10 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 @PennyAsh Welcome to the chat. #scriptchat -8:10 PM Feb 21st, 2010
dawnbierschwal Loved adaptation experience... and learning how to make book translate to screen. #scriptchat -8:09 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @CTK1 thanks for the #scriptchat pimpin babe xoxo -8:09 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh I'm late but I'm here #scriptchat -8:08 PM Feb 21st, 2010
bourbonroad @zacsanford2 Thanks! I agree--makes sense to get the rights first. #scriptchat -8:08 PM Feb 21st, 2010
FilmLadd I did one of those RT @CTK1 #SCRIPTCHAT - Tonight 5-6pm PST - 8pm-9 EST Discussion is"adaptations" -Join In #scriptchat -8:08 PM Feb 21st, 2010
TravisLegge @GoldenAgeofGeek got a link for something like that? #scriptchat -8:08 PM Feb 21st, 2010
PennyAsh @jeannevb Excellent :) #scriptchat -8:08 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 @bourbonroad Contact the rights department of the publisher to find out who holds the rights. Copyright is an odd thing. #scriptchat -8:08 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @bourbonroad still have to contact whoever owns the rights and it might NOT be the estate #scriptchat -8:08 PM Feb 21st, 2010
diannesalerni @jeannevb Going well! Ive learned how to twist my own story into a pretzel and make numerous, numerous drafts #scriptchat -8:08 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @diannesalerni excellent! I think its so hard for many authors to see their original story changed in any way. Good for u! #scriptchat -8:08 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone RT @SKCOMEDY: I think the trick is to capture the essence without being held hostage by the specifics of the original material. #scriptchat -8:08 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @TravisLegge Yes, the publisher. Just call their offices and ask for the person you should speak to. #scriptchat -8:08 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jmiewald I would say just write. It will make getting the rights easier and if you fail, you still wrote something you are proud of. #scriptchat -8:08 PM Feb 21st, 2010
TravisLegge The big problem I would see in adaptations would be coming up with option $$ how do you secure it #scriptchat -8:08 PM Feb 21st, 2010
bourbonroad What if the author is dead?Do you contact the author's estate, and is there more or less likelihood that they'll ok ur project? #scriptchat -8:07 PM Feb 21st, 2010
CTK1 Writers it's Twitter time for #SCRIPTCHAT - Tonight 5-6pm PST - 8pm-9 EST Discussion is"adaptations" -Join In #scriptchat -8:07 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @blankethouse you can get a boilerplate agreement off the web if you want #scriptchat -8:07 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb yes - just ask! RT @blankethouse: i have a friend that is an author... Cant I get concent from her to adapt her book? #scriptchat -8:07 PM Feb 21st, 2010
TravisLegge @yeah_write the thing is I am wanting to do an adaptation of a roleplaying game. I assume the publisher would be the contact #scriptchat -8:07 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone @jeannevb Oh I def agree with you on that. There's just a fine line to walk to make a successful adaptation. #scriptchat -8:07 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone RT @jeannevb: @injculbard @pulptone yes but at same time, if the story isnt broken, dont change it just to piss on ur territory #scriptchat -8:06 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone It could always be made better visually. #scriptchat -8:06 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write Yes, unless you want to waste time.RT @bourbonroad:Is it better to get authorization for an adapt.before beginning the project? #scriptchat -8:06 PM Feb 21st, 2010
blankethouse i have a friend that is an author, she's reading through one of my scripts. Cant I get concent from her to adapt her book? #scriptchat -8:06 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone @injculbard Right. You have to bring your own voice to the mix. I know I wouldn't want my own work literally adapted. #scriptchat -8:06 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @injculbard @pulptone yes but at same time, if the story isnt broken, dont change it just to piss on ur territory #scriptchat -8:06 PM Feb 21st, 2010
SKCOMEDY I think the trick is to capture the essence without being held hostage by the specifics of the original material. #scriptchat -8:06 PM Feb 21st, 2010
zacsanford2 @bourbonroad Never start an adaptation without owning the rights to do so. #scriptchat -8:06 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb I bet! RT @yeah_write: Last RWA conf I attended, every author who found out I wrote scripts interested in getting my card. lol #scriptchat -8:05 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write @TravisLegge Just look at the acknowledgements and contact the agent, or the publisher and ask. #scriptchat -8:05 PM Feb 21st, 2010
injculbard @pulptone But also there's little point in adapting if you're not going do something new to it #scriptchat -8:05 PM Feb 21st, 2010
eujaynia Hi all! #scriptchat -8:05 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek The question on whether an adaptation sells, that all depends on the book #scriptchat -8:05 PM Feb 21st, 2010
bourbonroad Is it better to get authorization for an adaptation before beginning the project? #scriptchat -8:05 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @TravisLegge I"m just proud of myself for remembering to remind u ha #scriptchat -8:05 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @diannesalerni how's it going? #scriptchat -8:05 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write Last RWA conference I attended, every author who found out I wrote scripts was interested in getting my card. lol #scriptchat -8:05 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb excellent RT @diannesalerni: Im currently collaborating on an adaptation of my own book w/ an independent Hollywood producer. #scriptchat -8:05 PM Feb 21st, 2010
TravisLegge I've never attempted an adaptation. I have two in mind, but I have NO IDEA how to approach the property owners #scriptchat -8:05 PM Feb 21st, 2010
shabanky Hey everybody! :) #scriptchat -8:04 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb amen to that! RT @eyamie: Throw history into the mix and its a challenge all right #scriptchat -8:04 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone The ones that stray to far always fail and then ones that give a literal adaptation do as well. #scriptchat -8:04 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @dawnbierschwal & I did a treatment for a well-known author's book. Fantastic experience! Didnt get gig, but still worth it #scriptchat -8:04 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone I always feel that something cannot be adapted directly. Books or comics to film...they're all diff media. All diff pacing. #scriptchat -8:04 PM Feb 21st, 2010
diannesalerni I'm currently collaborating on an adaptation of my own book w/ an independent Hollywood producer. #scriptchat -8:04 PM Feb 21st, 2010
eyamie Throw history into the mix and it's a challenge all right #scriptchat -8:03 PM Feb 21st, 2010
TravisLegge @jeannevb gotta run my son home so my participation tonight will be brief. #scriptchat -8:03 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb If u haven't tried adaptation, dont let rights to story scare u. Pick up the phone & call author or agent & ASK #scriptchat -8:03 PM Feb 21st, 2010
SKCOMEDY I'm consulting on a script that's been adapted from a hit Bollywood movie. #scriptchat -8:03 PM Feb 21st, 2010
bourbonroad I'm assuming that adaptation depends on the good will of the original author, and the tenacity of the screenwriter. #scriptchat -8:03 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @eyamie It can be daunting to do it w author, esp if said author has huge ego & doesnt want to see story changed #scriptchat -8:03 PM Feb 21st, 2010
booksbelow I would think it helps to have an already potential audience and would make it an easier sell #scriptchat #scriptchat -8:03 PM Feb 21st, 2010
pulptone Took me a minute to remember the site but I'm here... #scriptchat -8:02 PM Feb 21st, 2010
Georgia_McBride RT @jeannevb: #ScriptChat TOPIC: Adaptation: How do u get rights? What are challenges in adapting? Do adaptation specs sell? -8:02 PM Feb 21st, 2010
iceberg061 I haven't but wanted too. RT @jeannevb: Who out there has attempted adaptation? #scriptchat -8:02 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @blankethouse excellent use of hashtag... welcome ;) #scriptchat -8:02 PM Feb 21st, 2010
eyamie I attempted it for about two weeks... with intense author involvement. Quickly pulled plug #scriptchat -8:02 PM Feb 21st, 2010
bourbonroad I haven't attempted adaptation yet, but I have written about a historic event (including historic figures). #scriptchat -8:02 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb @screamtweets no lurking needed, just jump in... we might still ur tequila but we dont bite ;) #scriptchat -8:02 PM Feb 21st, 2010
blankethouse good evening #scriptchat -8:02 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb ;) RT @GoldenAgeofGeek: @jeannevb besides you? :-) #scriptchat -8:01 PM Feb 21st, 2010
iceberg061 #scriptchat It's been awhile! -8:01 PM Feb 21st, 2010
screamtweets lurking in #scriptchat -8:01 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write Awesome! RT @jeannevb: @yeah_write @PennyAsh I added the Melissa Rosenberg link to the resource section of the #scriptchat blog ;) -8:01 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek @jeannevb besides you? :-) #scriptchat -8:01 PM Feb 21st, 2010
cowgirlwriter Hello #scriptchat -8:01 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb Who out there has attempted adaptation? #scriptchat -8:00 PM Feb 21st, 2010
yeah_write Working with teens since 10 am, I need some grown up conversation. #scriptchat -8:00 PM Feb 21st, 2010
eyamie Howdy howdy #scriptchat -8:00 PM Feb 21st, 2010
GoldenAgeofGeek Hello :) #scriptchat -8:00 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb #ScriptChat TOPIC: Adaptation: How do u get rights? What are challenges in adapting? Do adaptation specs sell? -8:00 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jmiewald Hello #scriptchat -8:00 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb it's TIME #scriptchat -8:00 PM Feb 21st, 2010
jeannevb FYI, I've been updating our blog w TONS of resources www.scriptchat.com & even included links fr EURO chat discussion today #scriptchat -7:59 PM Feb 21st, 2010
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