http://marialokken.com TV Production – if it were easy you wouldn’t need me... Mon, 17 Sep 2012 01:41:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en You’ve been asked to create a budget for the next series your production company will be producing.  If you’re first instinct is to whip out the latest budgeting software like movie magic budgeting – then you would be putting the cart before the horse and find yourself dragging a heavy ... http://marialokken.com/2012/09/television-budgets-where-to-start/ Fact of life – things change.  There are those subtle changes that happen over time like growing older.  You don’t particularly notice the age lines on your face until you meet a friend you haven’t seen in years and then the bubble caption over your head screams, “Wow s/he ... http://marialokken.com/2011/06/apple-are-you-listening-pros-are-not-pro-fcp-x/ Did you know there was a Television Critics Association?  Why not, every other niche group has banded together.  But, I bet you didn’t know that they have an annual awards show, and that this year marks their 27th year presenting the awards.  Stick with me; I’ll give you tidbits of ... http://marialokken.com/2011/06/another-award-show-how-refreshing/ I produce TV and I write book reviews for Barnes and Noble, and I understand what goes into production and what it takes to make a video about a book. It’s not easy; in fact, counting cars as they enter the car wash can sometimes be far more interesting than ... http://marialokken.com/2011/06/best-book-trailer-ive-seen/ SAG , the Screen Actors Guild and AFTRA the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists may become one union. SAG represent actors who work in motion pictures, television, commercials, industrials, video games, Internet and all new media formats. AFTRA includes performers, journalists and other artists working in the ... http://marialokken.com/2011/05/in-one-union-we-trust/ A new subscription based service It’s On The Grid is up and running.  As stated on their web site it’s a web-enabled database that provides up-to-date information on the feature film development business to entertainment industry professionals as well as aspiring filmmakers and screenwriters. The company was founded by a ... http://marialokken.com/2011/05/what%e2%80%99s-in-development/ YouTube will imminently launch a movie-on-demand service charging users to stream mainstream Hollywood movies off the world’s largest video sharing site.  Read the exclusive at The Wrap. http://marialokken.com/2011/04/youtube-vs-itunes/ The long running All My Children and One Life to Live are being cancelled.  I'm just wondering - was there ever a time when Susan Lucci wasn’t on television? The WGAE and AFTRA  are not happy about the cancellations.  It means a huge loss not only for the fans but ... http://marialokken.com/2011/04/hola-goodbye-adioshello/ The cost of a movie ticket coupled with concession stand goodies is more than some people’s hourly wage. But there’s more than one way to see a movie and not reduce your bank account balance by $50.00.  If you’re willing to wait a little over four months you can buy ... http://marialokken.com/2011/04/the-movie-landscape-is-changing/ If you’ve longing to watch an HBO original series like True Blood or Real Time with Bill Maher or just catch a flick anytime anywhere -  you’ll soon be able to with HBO GO. It's already available on your computer or laptop but withe the new iPhone and iPad ... http://marialokken.com/2011/04/entertainment-to-go/