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Screenplay Script Coverage & Analysis and What Pros Look For

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 06:20 PM PST

Here is a great nuts & bolts example of how a professional coverage evaluator breaks down essential components of a potentially winning script. How they examine the Idea, Storyline, Dialogue, Characterization, Mechanics, Structure, Market Value, and Production Value of a screenplay. This example is entitled, MY BROTHER'S REAPER, a 110 page comedy.

Are these the best Ferraris of all time?

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 06:10 PM PST

People can be divided into two groups - those who own a Ferrari and those who wish they owned a Ferrari. All car lovers have their favourites but these are arguably the greatest machines the Italian automobile giant ever produced.

Obama kicks up White House entertaining

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 06:00 PM PST

What economic Problems? Since the presidency changed hands less than six weeks ago, a burst of entertaining has taken hold of the iconic, white-columned home of America's head of state. Much of it comes on Wednesdays. Call it hump day in the White House Obama style.

Donors Pledge $4.48 Billion to Rebuild Gaza

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 06:00 PM PST

International donors pledged $4.481 billion on Monday to help the Palestinian economy and rebuild Gaza after Israel's three-week offensive, insisting their funds bypass the territory's Hamas rulers.

Quote of the day: 'Social media is like teen sex'

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 05:30 PM PST

Every once in a while, you read something on Twitter that's just pitch-perfect, despite (or maybe because of) the microblogging service's 140-character limit.

Limbaugh Misquotes Constitution During CPAC Speec

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 05:10 PM PST

During his much-discussed keynote address at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday, Rush Limbaugh accused Barack Obama of pursuing the "bastardization of the U.S. Constitution."

"Bring Girls or, If Can't, Killzone 2" [PIC]

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PST

At least the guy's got standards. Seriously WTF, comical. (Might be time to get some air, or a ladder...)

Front Line Mexico: Losing The War On Drugs

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 04:42 PM PST

Marijuana isn't the only illegal drug exported from Mexico. Ninety percent of the cocaine in this country made its way here through Mexico. It is also the major source of much of the heroin and methamphetamine found in this country.

Photo may show next-gen Mac mini retail box

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 04:30 PM PST

A new photo claiming to show the retail packaging for Apple's long-awaited Mac mini refresh has surfaced online, adding to speculation that March will serve as launch pad for several new desktop Macs.

The Pirate Bay Down‚ But Not Out

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 04:30 PM PST

A few hours ago The Pirate Bay website started to slow down, and eventually it became completely unresponsive. With the trial going on at the moment, the downtime instantly led to all kinds of rumors. However, there is nothing to worry about, the downtime is not related to the trial and people are on their way to bring the site back up.

NBA Bans DWades Designer Band-Aids

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 04:30 PM PST

The NBA has announced they are banning the use of Dwyane Wade's designer band-aids with his name on them, that he has been using to cover stitches on his face.

Principles of Responsible Cannabis Use

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 04:10 PM PST

For reasons of public safety, public health, economics and justice, the prohibition laws should be repealed to the extent that they criminalize responsible cannabis use. By adoption of this statement, the NORML Board of Directors has attempted to define "responsible cannabis use."

The Electronics Recycling Superguide

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 04:10 PM PST

We show you how to recycle your used electronics through manufacturers, your local electronics stores, and online trade-in programs that offer you cash or gift cards.

Nebraska deputies say man stuffed cat inside bong

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 04:00 PM PST

OMAHA Neb. AP - A man who tried to mellow out his cat by stuffing her into a homemade bong is facing criminal chargesand catcalls from animal lovers. Authorities cited a 20-year-old man on suspicion of animal cruelty Sunday after catching him smoking marijuana from a bong that had a cat stuffed inside its 12-inch by 6-in base.

Obama's Half-Steps on Marijuana Reform Only Help Cartels

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 04:00 PM PST

Mexico estimates that half of all drug cartel revenue comes from marijuana. That means that if you lift the prohibition on trafficking pot, it would cut mob income by half. It also means that if the U.S. adopts a wink-wink policy of tolerating marijuana use but keeps it officially illegal, as Obama wants to do, the thugs will only be emboldened.

GOP Stumbles Over Itself On Race Issues

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 03:50 PM PST

Just a tiny bit of multiculturalism with a black chairman and an Indian-American Governor, and the GOP has lost it. From racy jokes to white Republicans resorting to Ebonics, the GOP is making one laughable mistake after another on the issue of race, alienating American minorities all along the way.

Skittles Site Receives an Extreme Social Makeover

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 03:40 PM PST

Many companies are starting to realize that whatever content they offer online, it still can't match the various social media offerings out there, where the community contributes to the whole.Few, however, have taken it so far as candy maker Skittles, which replaced its entire homepage with its Twitter stream.

Houses of Cards: The Faces Behind Foreclosures

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 03:30 PM PST

We have entered the one-strike-and-you're-out era. One lost job. One medical emergency. One bad risk or misjudgment of the heart.

How Obama Will Change Your Taxes

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 03:20 PM PST

The $787 billion stimulus package passed in February and President Barack Obama's budget plan released on Thursday contain a confusing assortment of changes to the tax code. Some will see their taxes go down this year, especially those earning less than $100,000 a year. Beginning in 2011, when Obama hopes the recession will be a fading memory, som

GREEN Mansion Costs Whopping $29 Million / pics

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 03:00 PM PST

A Florida developer has put a $15,000 green mansion on the market.

Discovery of Ancient Mountain Range in Antarctic

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 02:50 PM PST

Rapid Climate Change Predictions Possible With Discovery of Ancient Mountain Range in Antarctic. An international team of experts have mapped a huge, incredibly old location, mentioned in the notes of a Russian explorer from half a century ago, buried under hundreds of meters of ice...

What Happens When a Million Tires Are Dumped on Your Land?

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 02:40 PM PST

His estate is now facing a bill of up to £400,000 to solve a problem that was not of his making, and to add insult to injury he has been threatened with prosecution over the mess.

Jake and Amir interview The Lonely Island

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 02:30 PM PST

The rap stars behind "Dick in a Box" and "Jizz in my Pants" open up about their future plans to add another member. Hopefully.

Rebellion on the set of "The Sarah Silverman Program"

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 02:20 PM PST

The economic downturn is jeopardizing "The Sarah Silverman Program," one of Comedy Central's signature series. The show's executive producers -- Silverman, Dan Sterling and Rob Schrab -- have threatened to quit after the cable network told them the budget for their series would be slashed by more than 20%.

Harvard Economist on why marijuana should be legalized

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 02:20 PM PST

Harvard economist Jeffrey Miron deconstructs the reasons why the war on drugs needs to stop and marijuana should be legalized.

Top 5 things TechCrunch's Michael Arrington should do now

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 02:20 PM PST

If you've been playing along at home you know he took the entire month of February off after a drive by spit in the face, we don't blame him. Living in Los Angeles we understand how difficult it can be to scale the success of one person. So like an annoying Hollywood agent, we'd like to offer Mike some advice.

Five Graphic Novels Hollywood Needs to Stay Away From

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 02:10 PM PST

In preparation for Watchmen's projected box-office dominance, here are five similarly complex, generally awesome graphic novels that we really, really hope that Hollywood ignores completely. Sometimes "no movie" is better than "bad movie," so here are five graphic novels that are good enough to make us want to err on the side of caution.

Consumers, not providers, ready for ubiquitous cellular data

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 02:10 PM PST

The US is quickly becoming a nation clued into cellular gadgets. So why do price plans for cellular data seem to be discouraging their adoption?

What Do Republicans Really Want From Obama? Autographs

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 02:00 PM PST

After his address to Congress last Tuesday, the same House Republicans who had decried his stimulus plan as the work of just another tax-and-spend liberal crowded around him like starstruck tween girls at a Jonas Brothers concert, all just to get his John Hancock on their copy of the speech.

U.S. ready to aid Mexico drug fight

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 01:50 PM PST

Defence Secretary Robert Gates has said the US wants to increase the military assistance it provides Mexico for its fight against drugs trafficking.

Breaking: CIA destroyed 92 interrogation tapes

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 01:40 PM PST

New documents show the CIA destroyed nearly 100 tapes of terror interrogations. The figure is far higher than the handful of recordings the agency has previously admitted destroying, and the revelation comes as a criminal prosecutor is wrapping up his investigation in the matter.

Is Marijuana Prohibition America’s ‘Berlin Wall’?

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 01:30 PM PST

NORML - Marijuana prohibition is a corrupt and evil social institution, just like the Berlin Wall was. For generations both have been symbols of the ruthless and relentless oppression of the state. Help NORML take down Marijuana Prohibition!

Bill Would Ban Adoptions by Unwed Couples, Gay or Straight

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 01:30 PM PST

Supporters of the bill say it would place more children in "traditional" families, while critics say it would leave more children lingering in the state foster care system, The Tennessean newspaper in Nashville reported Monday.

The Battlestar Galactica Reboot You Didn't See

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 01:20 PM PST

Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming was (one of) Hatch's unsuccessful tries to get a sequel series to the original BSG made; this particular teaser dates from 1999, and shows us just what we missed.

Women Accused of Having Sex With Their Students

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 01:10 PM PST

13 women who couldn't hold their urges

U.S. military must adapt to far less financing

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 01:00 PM PST

There has been an avalanche of news in recent weeks about more and more rescues within the U.S. domestic economy: the banks, the auto sector, homeowners and almost everybody else has required emergency bailouts on a gigantic scale, followed ominously by deeper and deeper Wall Street dives.

Why Doctors Hate Science

Posted: 02 Mar 2009 12:51 PM PST

Scaremongers warn that 'effectiveness research' threatens the lives of Americans. Thank goodness doctors in the United States are free to treat patients as they deem best, free from interference by faceless bureaucrats.