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“House” creator David Shore has a message for TV writers and producers: Don’t preach!
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 05/19/23 Channeling the future of TV. Over the past week or so I’ve reported on the upcoming slates of the successful faith-based distributors Angel Studios and Pure Flix. We’ve also seen the so-called mainstream broadcast networks (including, in order, CBS, NBC, Fox, ABC and…
Impressions from PURPOSE, Variety’s 3rd annual gathering of family and faith-friendly entertainment leaders
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Dateline Hollywood. Actually Beverly Hills. Like it was for its two previous sessions (which I also attended), Variety’s 3rd Annual Family Entertainment and faith-based Summit was held at the Four Seasons Hotel. Here’s the rundown: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Registration I arrived early…
If I programmed the broadcast networks (part five): The CW
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. The rant ends. My five-day rambling imagining what the newly-announced 2013-2014 broadcast network schedules would look like if designed by someone (like me) who believes they would find renewed audience interest by offering programming that the universal values of faith in God, kindness, forgiveness,…
Advice to Hollywood: Appeal to the mainstream + a look at 2012-2013 network pilots
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John W. Kennedy
Sorry for the unscheduled hiatus. Another writing gig required some extra attention. But, I’m glad to be back and here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Memo to Hollywood: Don’t insult your customers. From The Hollywood Reporter: Wanna make money in Hollywood? Release patriotic movies that promote conservative values…
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