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4 yrs later, we are wrapped on another gem with @NathanFillion and @AdamBaldwin #Castle #DetectiveSlaughterisback
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That’s a wrap on Episode 100. The most fun I’ve ever had on set making, quite possibly, the best Rookie episode ever. Can’t wait for everyone to see it in the New Year.
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On this Labor Day weekend, with Hollywood still shut down & anxiety levels high, I’m choosing to focus on the positive. Now, I’m not normally a feel-good story guy, but I was struck this week by the sheer volume of generosity that has poured forth during the course of the strike.
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Such sad news. Annie was part of The Rookie family. A special person and true talent who brought joy to our set and elevated every scene she was in. Please donate if you are able. gofund.me/6d18c01e
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SHOWRUNNERS (and other fine people). Today I sent the attached email to the cast and crew of The Rookie.
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And that’s a wrap on Season 7! Final mix last night of our epic finale. You’ve got a ways to go before you see it, but strap in because the ride over the next 10 episodes turns the fun-tensity up to 11. (™pending.)
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Touched by all the love for last night's #TheRookie S.5 finale. Bill Roe directed the hell out of what I took to calling our “batshit crazy” finale, and every one of our amazing cast turned it up to 11. Special mention has to go to David Rowden, our kick-ass stunt coordinator.
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Sadly I don’t know when we’ll start writing season 6 - actually that’s not true. We’ll start writing it AFTER studios & streamers make a fair deal with writers - one that values our unique & foundational skills. Because this union's not coming off the picket lines until they do.
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New episode of Rookie tonight. Brilliantly directed by Bill Roe. So many powerful performances, highlighted by Mekia. If only they still gave Emmys to network shows ....
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SHOWRUNNERS and UPPER LEVEL WRITER/PRODUCERS: I'm looking for recommendations for female directors. I have several episodes available, and I've run through everyone that I know (booking who was available). I'm determined to get to parity (and beyond)...
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Nice job everyone! tvfanatic.com/2023/01/tv-rat…
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Thanks for all the kind words about tonight’s episode. (And thanks for not @ing me if you had unkind words!) Playing the off camera interviewer has been a highlight of the last few seasons. Super fun to take it up a notch this year with our amazing cast.
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Safe to say there’s never been an ep of The Rookie quite like tonight's. Directed by the unicorn that is Tasha Smith. We got Nolan’s nemesis, creepy kids, catchy tunes, multiple crises, an epic face-off and the Denzel of raccoons (seriously, if they gave Emmys to raccoons...)
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Westside writers. 5 weeks in & I know some are struggling - as are local businesses. So for the rest of the week (thru Sunday) show your WGA card at La Bruschetta on Westwood Blvd & I’ll cover your entrée & Angelo (owner) will cover your 1st glass of wine. labruschettarestaurant.com/
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Raided The Rookie hospital set. With the season wrapped, we didn't have a ton, but I figured every little bit helps. Donated to UCLA Med.
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Woohoo! ‘The Rookie’ Renewed For Season 4 By ABC deadline.com/2021/05/the-roo… via @Deadline
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Great Rookieverse turnout at Paramount picket line today. Writers, cast and crew coming out to support WGA.
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Such tragic news. Another member of The Rookie family is gone too soon. Kamar was a joy to work with and a true professional who elevated every scene he was in. We were lucky to have him be a part of our show and will carry his memory with us.
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Thanks for loving @NathanFillion and @Stana_Katic so much! Not that it's hard to do, they're f@#*ing brilliant. #PeoplesChoiceAwards
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The timeline asked me to tell you that it is a casualty of a pandemic and a strike and begs your understanding that shit happened and it’s just doing the best it can — like the rest of us.
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I'll be attending the DGA meeting tomorrow, but as of now, my intention is to vote NO. There's a better deal to be had, especially on AI. Rather than go it alone, DGA should stand w/ WGA & SAG & force a better contract. We will never have more leverage than we do right now.
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Here. We. Go. Part. Two! January 7.
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Early days, but really excited about the possibility of expanding The Rookie universe.
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So I wrote a thing. I'm not gonna lie, it was an emotional process. But I felt like my experience as a passenger on my mom's journey gave me some -- hopefully -- useful insight. Share it around if you're so inclined. hollywoodreporter.com/live-f…
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Bottom line: Hollywood doesn’t need to be a zero-sum game. The growing extremism of profits over people is a form of economic psychopathy. And the answer to that psychopathy is empathy.
So, if you’re able to give to any of the funds listed above, please do.
Thanks.
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@NathanFillion & @Stana_Katic give incredible performances in tonight's episode. This is one you're going to want to watch live. #Castle
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Thanks for the anniversary love! It's an honor and privilege to be able to make this show for such great fans all over the world. #Castle
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Another stellar episode tonight from Rob Bowman and @chadgcreasey . @Stana_Katic shines as always. #Castle
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ABC’s ‘The Rookie’ Bans “Live” Guns on Set hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-… via @thr
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Thanks for an incredible season! nitter.app/stana_katic/status/719…
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One more week, people! #Castle #midseasonpremiere #whendidthatbecomeathing? #thedroughtisalmostover Then three episodes in eight days!
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Boom! ABC Renews 13 Additional Series, Including The Rookie and Stumptown tvline.com/2020/05/21/abc-re… via @TVLine
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Over the course of the last 120+ days, union members and supporters have quietly been donating millions from their own pockets to try and keep the hundreds of thousands of people in our industry afloat.
For one simple reason...
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While nobody pops naked out of a duffle bag in tonight's premier of #Castle I still think it's a pretty fun hour of television. #watchitlive
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This is clearly NOT a both-sides issue. The AMPTP started off the strike by threating to keep us all out of jobs until we start losing our homes, and they haven’t changed their tune much since.
But I don’t want to focus on them.
I want to focus on US.
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In a business (and a world) that often feels like it’s made entirely out of obstacles, this is a special week. THREAD...
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Look what's happening in January! A double dose of Rookie. 8-10pm. Tuesdays. Starting January 3rd. deadline.com/2022/11/abc-mid…
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Heartbroken that The Following is no more, but thrilled to be rejoining my family at Castle.
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Rob Bowman does some down and dirty prep for 801. #manonfire #techscout Tomorrow we shoot! #CastleSeason8
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After twenty-years in this business, I am confident in one truth: The only thing we control is the quality of our work and the way we treat others. And both matter equally.
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Big night. It's #TheRookie season finale. You're not going to want to miss what happens. Plus - this: #directorialdebut
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The NRA's sole purpose is to maximize profits for the gun industry. Stop acting like they're out there protecting our constitutional rights.
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Hey, everybody! Season Finale of The Rookie 2night. Huge episode, high stakes and humor - you know, the three Hs of television? Seriously, it's an epic, can't miss episode. And in honor of the end of this year's journey, I'll be posting photos from along the way. Cool? #TheRookie
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Such a dream to be fighting crime again with @NathanFillion
.@NathanFillion Returns to ABC in Straight-to-Series Drama From #Castle Boss @AlexiHawley bit.ly/2hclR6U
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Thanks for all the Twitter love about the premiere. Can't wait for you to see Episode 2. #Castle #itgoesto11
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HUGE episode tonight. Phenomenal work by everyone, especially @NathanFillion @jennadewan and @Wersching.
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Here we go!
EXCLUSIVE: In a competitive situation, Hulu has landed hostage recovery drama series ‘The Envoy’ from The Rookie and The Recruit creator Alexi Hawley and Lionsgate Television where he is under an overall deal deadline.com/2024/08/alexi-h…
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I’m excited for you to see The Rookie premiere tonight. And Feds on Tuesday. And The Recruit in December. They were made by special people at the top of their game. And I will be forever grateful to have gone on this journey with them.
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Grateful to be able to make a second season of the show I love. Sad for those who had a different fate today. I know how easily we could've been there with them.
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-- from industry funds to food trucks, from food drives to grocery funds, to whatever moneys late night hosts, showrunners, lead actors, and others have given privately to support their film and TV crews during the last four months.
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So excited to have Danielle on board this season. tvline.com/casting-news/the-…
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Thanks for a great season! #Castle
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What we included in our Tactical Caring Kits...
A pair of socks
Toothpaste
Tooth brush
Floss
Feminine hygiene products
Body wipes
Hand sanitizer
Lotion
Lip balm
Deodorant
First aid kit
Slim Jims
1 protein bar
1 protein cookie
1 extra resealable bag
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‘Castle’ Star Stana Katic On What Made Her Stay, “Cosmic” Season 8 And Her Future On The Show & Beyond deadline.com/2015/07/castle-…
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The video I directed for my insanely talented son Zander Hawley dropped today. piped.video/watch?v=2govYuWg…
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I know there have been a few news stories about individual big donations (@TheRock @Oprah @blakelively and her husband), but I haven't seen anything that tries to put a dollar amount on the entirety of our efforts to support the town --
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Having spent the last few days doing a deep dive on all the various funds, this is what I’ve found.
Let’s start with the official resources:
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But so too will the donations from those with means. Why? Because we understand that every TV show & movie is a collaborative effort, elevated by the work of each writer, actor & crew member who touches it. And we have a responsibility to look out for them in times of crisis.
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To be clear, none of this is a replacement for a steady paycheck. We are all desperate to get back to the work we love. But until there are offers on the table from the companies which will ensure the health and future of our business, the strike will continue.
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A classic #Castle tonight by @Sticks919. So much fun. And don't even get me started about that ending.
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Here we go. Scoring session for 822. #Castle instagram.com/p/BFISlutArRH/
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Woohoo! 'Castle': Adam Baldwin returning in season 8 — exclusive ew.com/article/2015/08/13/ca… via @EW
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Go @NiecyNash !!!
"I'm a winner, baby!"
The incredible Niecy Nash-Betts wins the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series for Dahmer -- Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
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Every union has a strike fund. The WGAW and WGAE went into the strike with close to $20 million set aside for loans to members who qualify (wgacontract2023.org/strike-h…).
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Fellow showrunners any interest in forming a COVID support group as we move into/thru prep and into/thru production? Right now it feels like we're all going down the same path alone. Maybe meet on Zoom once a week & compare notes? *C'mon, u know u want to spend more time on Zoom*
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@msjoellegarf rolled up her sleeves and single-handedly started the Green Envelope Grocery Aid Fund which has raised almost $170,000, distributing $100 grocery cards to writers in need.
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