The Writers' Hangout

Feb 02 2025 149 ep. 27 mins 9
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THE WRITERS’ HANGOUT, a podcast that celebrates the many stages of writing from inspiration to the first draft, revising, getting a project made and everything in-between. We’ll talk to the best and brightest in the entertainment industry and create a space where you can hang out, learn from the pros and have fun.

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Who Killed Thelma Todd In Pacific Palisades Pt. 2

Feb 02 2025 40 mins  
Send us a text The conclusion of who killed Thelma Todd in the Pacific Palisades Pt 2. Actress Thelma Todd was the “Queen of the Lot” and made it in Hollywood when she died of mysterious circumstances at 29 years old. Who killed her? Could it be her business partner Roland West, a one-time screenwriter? Maybe it was the ex-husband, son of the Broccoli King, and agent Pat DiCicc

Who Killed Actress Thelma Todd In Pacific Palisades?

Feb 02 2025 27 mins  
Send us a text Rewind with one of your favorite episodes. Actress Thelma Todd was the “Queen of the Lot” and had made it in Hollywood when she died at just 29 years old. Who killed her? Could it have been her business partner Roland West, a one-time screenwriter? Perhaps it was her ex-husband, the son of the Broccoli King, and agent Pat DiCicco? The police are investigating, an

LA Wildfires Blake Lively Update And A Writer Sues Over Moana 2

Jan 14 2025 23 mins  
Send us a text In today’s show, Sandy talks about the wildfires that have sadly affected countless communities and caused trauma to many people in Los Angeles. A thoughtful listener's question brings us an update on Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, adding a personal touch to our discussion. After that, we'll dive into writer Bucky Woodall's lawsuit against Disney regarding the mo

Blake Lively Vs. Justin Baldoni Everything You Need To Know

Jan 05 2025 38 mins  
Send us a text Hang out with us as we dive deep into the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Lawsuits: A Comprehensive Overview of the Allegations, Key Figures, and Statements Made. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have been engaged in a contentious exchange — and lawsuits — regarding Baldoni's alleged misconduct on the set of their 2024 film, It Ends With Us. Research for the episo

Unknown Screenwriter Sells Script for $3M

Dec 21 2024 19 mins  
Send us a text Hang out with us as we explore the major spec sale that shook Hollywood just before the holidays: the AI thriller spec script "Alignment" by Natan Dotan, a writer who, until a week ago, had no representation. The Hollywood Reporter Article by Borys Kit https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/fifth-season-makeready-1236069133/ The PAGE International Screen

Hollywood After Dark With Friends Plus The WGA Takes On AI

Dec 15 2024 21 mins  
Send us a textCome with us as we embark on the exciting and rewarding adventure of making friends in Los Angeles. Plus, we'll look at how the WGA encourages studios to take "immediate legal action" against AI companies.Show notes to follow.The PAGE International Screenwriting Awards sponsors the WRITERS' HANGOUT.Executive Producer Kristin OvernExecutive Producer Sandy AdomaitisProd

Rewind Warning About Screenwriting Scams

Dec 08 2024 16 mins  
Send us a text REWIND. Terry recently received a phone call from a childhood friend who asked for help. The friend has a connection whose work was offered a huge deal, and he wanted Terry to brief him on "Hollywood" deal-making. However, as Terry spoke with his friend, he began to suspect that the whole situation might be a scam. Unfortunately, this isn’t a new problem. Scammers

Spec Script Sells For 2 Mill Will Sydney Sweeney Star

Dec 01 2024 17 mins  
Send us a text In today’s episode, Sandy shares her go-to film genre for those much-needed escape moments. The enchanting "Moana 2" is lighting up the holiday box office, outshining "Red One," "Wicked," and "Gladiator 2." In exciting news, Amazon MGM has secured Julia Cox's heartfelt spec script, 'Love of Your Life,' for around $2 million! Research for this episode included: Amaz

Who Wins Christmas: Red One, Gladiator II, or Wicked Oh My!

Nov 17 2024 13 mins  
Send us a text The holiday season box office excitement has kicked off with the launch of Amazon’s "RED ONE," featuring the talented Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans! This action-packed adventure revolves around the thrilling kidnapping of Santa Claus, played by J.K. Simmons, and our heroic duo, The Rock and Chris Evans, is on a mission to save him just in time for Christmas. Plus,

The Unbelievable Story of Grey’s Anatomy's Elisabeth Finch UPDATE & BONUS

Nov 03 2024 49 mins  
Send us a text The Writers’ Hangout is thrilled to provide an update on Elisabeth Finch, who produced and wrote for Grey’s Anatomy for eight seasons. Once a captivating grifter, she was later uncovered for lying on an epic scale. Previously, we released four episodes based on Elisabeth Finch: Episode 17 The Unbelievable Story of Elisabeth Finch: Part 1 Episode 18 The Unbelievab