What an ideal scenario:

1. Writer has great concept, writes great script, brings it to prodco.

2. Prodco buys the script, does NOT kill the great idea in development.

3. Prodco, not needing mega-star to open the film, attaches actors that fit the parts.

4. Ditto by attaching Director who ENHANCES the great story, does not change it.

4. Studio agrees. Fully funds the monies needed.

5. Film released. Twitter pimps it to all time highs in sales.

6. Twitter gives it legs. Even advance DVD orders.

7. Studio takes marketing money saved, pays writer more.

Brilliant!!

-Jim Sullivan

Revolutionary, ashes! :D

I'm not a huge fan of Twitter but if it's going to lead to better movies, I'm all in.

I guess the fact that we're having this conversation means Twitter is affecting the present and future of the biz.

Fascinating stuff.

The only permanent solution to this nearly instant word-of-mouth is to make better product, but the major problem with how product is produced in Hollywood is that it’s based on who’s involved more than on the merits of the product itself.

The bar is set so high for people outside of the system that first time writers or directors work has to be spectacular to even get noticed. But once you have a success under your belt, they lower the bar so low that almost any piece of crap that you come up with will get produced.

This seems to me to be backwards. Professionals should be held to a higher standard than amateurs. Not the other way around.

Hey Scott,

Wow, thanks for the shout-out. Glad you found - and apparently really like - MMM. I'm always thrilled when someone not only enjoys reading my stuff but gets value from it.

Best,
--Chris

Here's the solution. Have all 6 or 7 studios buy out twitter and destroy it.