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THE GOOD GUYS: New Promo Pics!

2010-04-08T09:31:00.001-07:00

The Good Guys official logo has been released...

Along with some kick ass promo pics. Enjoy!

And set your DVRs, people.
The Good Guys premieres May 19th, 2010 on FOX.

The Thrilling Adventure & Supernatural Suspense Hour: THIS SATURDAY NIGHT

2010-03-31T09:09:00.000-07:00

Got plans Saturday night?

Tickets are still available for this month's Thrilling Adventure & Supernatural Suspense Hour! Email thrillingadventure@gmail.com for reservations!

As some of you may know, for the past four-plus years, I have have been directing this amazing live stage show performed by brilliantly talented actors in the style of old-timey radio. Last month, we made the move to a new theater: Largo at the Coronet Theatre in Los Angeles, and our shows are just getting bigger and better...

The next edition is this THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 3rd, and we have a spectacular line up of guest stars... Don't believe me?

We've got Busy Philipps (Cougartown; Freaks & Geeks), David Berman (CSI; Drop Dead Diva), Tom Lenk (Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Broadway's "Rock of Ages"), Kirsten Vangsness (Criminal Minds), Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds), Paul F. Tompkins (Best Week Ever; Largo's "Paul F. Tompkins Show"), Marc Evan Jackson (Super Dave's Spike-tacular), Autumn Reeser (The OC; Human Target; Entourage), Dave (Gruber) Allen (Freaks & Geeks), John DiMaggio (Futurama's Bender), Samm Levine (Freaks & Geeks; Inglourious Basterds), James Urbaniak (The Venture Brothers), John Ennis (Mr. Show), Mark Gagliardi, Annie Savage, and Hal Lublin...

And did I mention a performance by Common Rotation?

Come on down and check it out -- you won't be disappointed!

Also, click on this link (or the picture below) to check out this great article on the show:

ON NEWSTANDS: Script Magazine (March/April 2010)

2010-03-21T18:25:00.000-07:00

The latest issue of Script Magazine is out now.

For this issue, I had the pleasure to sit down with Linda Woolverton (Beauty & The Beast) and chat about her script for Alice in Wonderland. We talked about her decision to blend all of Lewis Carroll's Alice-texts together to create a revisionist sequel (of sorts), and she told me an insane story of how she broke into this business by marching into Disney and literally leaving her sample at the front desk.

For Alice, she got to make up a whole bunch of gibberish words in Carroll's style (awesome), and she revealed her favorite was futterwacken.

What does it mean? It's in the article...

Also in this issue, get ready for the final adventure from The Case Files of The Unlawyer.

A few years after moving to LA, I got one of the most unusual jobs: working in a high end entertainment law firm masquerading as a lawyer.

This is a true story.

I have been documenting the legal(ish) victories and the stressful disasters which could have been prevented by, presumably, a law degree... but the time has come to hang up the suit and tie.

The final installment --where I actually negotiated a contract for myself-- is called Talk To My Unlawyer.

Buy your copy today or subscribe here!

Illustration by wunderkind Paul Pape.

ON NEWSTANDS: Script Magazine (Jan/Feb 2010)

2010-01-12T09:33:00.000-08:00

The latest issue of Script Magazine is out!

Everyone always wants to know how to GET an agent... but for this issue, I decided to discuss something far more valuable: how to GET RID of one. There is truly nothing worse than the realization that the rep you worked so hard to land is as effectual as banking legislation.

Check out the full lesson plan -- How (Not) To Fire Your Rep -- in this month's issue.

Buy your copy today or subscribe here!

And check out the cool illustration by the incomparable Paul Pape.

JACK & DAN Heads to Dallas

2009-11-13T09:46:00.000-08:00

Wade and I are currently writing on Matt Nix's awesome new Fox series called Jack & Dan.

Bradley Whitford and Colin Hanks as cops. They don't fight crime. Crime fights them.

It's gonna be incredible.

Read the Observer's announcement by clicking on the article below.

ON NEWSTANDS: Script Magazine (Nov/Dec 09)

2009-11-12T09:05:00.000-08:00

The latest issue of Script Magazine is out!

For this issue, I decided to go way back into the recesses of our career horror stories to reminisce on the writing process of our first celebrity look-alike reality game show.

Yes, that's right, I said the FIRST.

Over the years, we were actually hired to write THREE different celebrity look-alike reality game shows: all were on different networks, with different producers... but, not surprisingly, all had exactly the same result: unmitigated disaster followed by subsequent (and immediate) cancellation.

But while working on the first of these masterpieces, Wade and I were truly inspired to strive for mediocrity thanks to the producer's motivating words.

Check out the full tale-- Aspiring To Passable --in this month's issue.

Buy your copy today or subscribe!

Illustration by my dear old friend, the incredibly talented Paul Pape.

Paul and I also collaborated on another little Easter Egg tucked away in this same issue. Enjoy!

VIGILS: The Reviews Are In!

2009-09-15T09:32:00.000-07:00

Vigils has opened.
The reviews are in.

"shows off Haidle's almost uncanny sense of stage poetry - not just in the use of language but in every aspect of the theatrical experience...a haunting piece"
- Dallas Morning News

"It's a breathtaking, satisfying experience...director Aaron Ginsburg creates taut, unforgettable stage pictures while spinning his cast through rapid-fire exchanges and carefully choreographed repetitions.."
- Critical Rant & Rave

""strong, often moving, performances..."
- pegasusnews.com

"Directed by Aaron Ginsburg, the Kitchen Dog production is smart and ingenious, blessed with a remarkable cast..."
- KERA

"Ginsburg and his designers (Craig Siebels, scenic; Christina Dickson, costumes; Laura McMeley, lighting; John M. Flores, sound) succeed in creating a dreamscape of haunting images"
- Theater Jones

OPENING: Vigils at Kitchen Dog Theater

2009-09-11T18:34:00.000-07:00

For the last six weeks, I've been directing an amazing play at the equally amazing Kitchen Dog Theater in Dallas, Texas.

Written by Noah Haidle (I also directed his play Mr. Marmalade in 2007 which earned me a DFW Theater Critics Forum Award for Best Direction), Vigils follows a widow who's firefighter husband is killed trying to rescue a baby from a blaze. However, instead of mourning his loss, she does what any normal person would do and locks his soul up in a box in her house. The play is beautiful, heartbreaking, surprising and... yes, a comedy.

The cast (the unrivaled quartet of Tina Parker, Ira Steck, Matthew Gray and Jim Kuenzer) will blow your mind, the technical team (genius extraordinaires Craig Siebels [set], John Flores [sound], Laura McMeley [lighting], Cristee Dixon [costumes], and Ruth Stephenson [stage management]) are brilliant, and my direction ain't half bad either.

It runs through October 10th, 2009 at Kitchen Dog Theater.

Check it out!

REAL HEROES: FIREFIGHTER - Out Now!

2009-08-04T08:39:00.000-07:00

Real Heroes: Firefighter, the FPS game we wrote for the cool guys over at Epicenter, is OUT NOW for the Nintendo Wii. Check it out!

The game throws you into Engine Company 13 to battle dangerous blazes along side a ragtag crew of heroes voiced by James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), John DiMaggio (Futurama and Gears of War), Jaime Kennedy (Ghost Whisperer), Jenette Goldstein (Aliens), Jack McGee (Rescue Me) and Michael Jace (The Shield).

Featuring Epicenter's proprietary "Thinking Fire" technology, the blazes seem to have a mind of their own as the flames attack structures, potential victims and firefighters themselves.

The coolest part? A portion of the proceeds from the game sales will be donated to the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.

Order your copy now at Amazon.com!

Become a fan on Facebook!

ON NEWSTANDS: Script Magazine (July/Aug 09)

2009-07-13T10:27:00.001-07:00

The latest issue of Script Magazine is out!

For this issue, I wrote a heartwarming piece about the value of burning one's bridges in Hollywood. Sure, it's counter intuitive, but I feel I make a pretty compelling case. Sometimes, to protect yourself out here, it's best to simply light a match, take a step back and set a former business relationship ablaze.

All the names in the piece have been changed...

Oh, except for Craig's.

Buy your copy today or subscribe!

Burning Bridges

Illustration By: Lisa DiPaula

From the Forums

2009-07-10T11:32:00.000-07:00

Several months ago, I had the fortune to interview Matt Nix, the creator of USA's hit, Burn Notice. We chatted about breaking show's twisty plot lines, Matt's writing process, and then we blew up a CIA outpost.

I was proud of the article (which appeared in the Jan/Feb 2009 issue of Script Magazine), and recently, my editor discovered it was the topic of a Burn Notice Forum thread.

Not only do the fans declare the article to be "THE best Burn Notice-related interview," but they also seem to think my name is Aaron Goldberg. Sure. Let's just call it an alias...

Read the full thread here.

Tiny Vaudeville #4 - Highlights!

2009-07-01T18:22:00.000-07:00

Thank you so much to everyone who came down to the Echoplex Tuesday night to support 826LA.

Once again, the show was a huge success -- and we couldn't have pulled it off without the help (and boundless talents) of so many amazing artists: Ben Acker & Ben Blacker, Joel Spence, Dave (Gruber) Allen, Common Rotation, Derek Hughes, Brendon Walsh, Sean Watkins of Nickle Creek, Kat Parsons, John DiMaggio, James Urbaniak, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Ascott-Evans, Christina Galante, and all of the volunteers that help behind the scenes.

For those of you who couldn't make it, here are a few fun highlights of the evening:

The tremendous Kat Parsons brought the house down.

Brian Baumgartner, John DiMaggio and (not pictured) James Urbaniak
take on David Mamet in our ridiculous version of Glengarry Glen Ross.

Comedian Brendon Walsh hilariously pushes
the boundaries of good taste (you know, for the kids)

Common Rotation, phenomenal as always.

Dave (Gruber) Allen, James Urbaniak, and Brian Baumgartner

read selections from 826LA's latest collection of kids' thoughts on time travel.

Photos courtesy of incredibly talented LifeofReilly.

S.W.I.P.E. - Screen Grab

2009-06-25T18:09:00.000-07:00

There is much news in the world of S.W.I.P.E.

Unfortunately, we're not allowed to discuss any of it. Top secret, and all.

In the meantime, our brilliant DP Tony Burns was kind enough to share this kick-ass screen grab of Agent Billdog Hicks (Max Hartman) doing what he does best: using excessive violence in the name of copyright protection. Enjoy!

More S.W.I.P.E. news to come.

Stay tuned...

Tiny Vaudeville #4

2009-06-22T17:49:00.000-07:00

Yep, it's finally happening. We're bringing 826LA's hilarious Tiny Vaudeville back to Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 30th with comedy, magic, music and more! Wade and I are co-directing/producing and writing once again (along with the unrivaled brilliance of Acker & Blacker).

The one-and-only Joel Spence is back with house band Common Rotation to host another evening of guaranteed gut-busting side-splittery -- all done in the name of charity!

Who's starring this time, you ask? What amazing surprises do we have in store for you? Any cool celebrities? All good questions. For the answers, how about you come on down to the Echoplex on Tuesday night and FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF!

Past shows have included:
Appearances by Dave Foley, Buck Henry and Laraine Newman, Bob Odenkirk, Charlyne Yi, Kirsten Vangsness, Mark Gagliardi, Samm Levine, Martin Starr!

Musical Guests Pop Levi, Maria Taylor, Garfunkel and Oates, Claybo & Downs, Bhama Roget!

Performances by The Royal Shakespeare Company: This Week in Hagar and This Week in Beetle Bailey! Magic by Derek Hughes!

Jeremy Konner and Eban Schletter in the now-infamous battle known only as "Saw vs Theremin"!!

If that is the quality of evening we've consistently delivered, what are you worried about?! Tiny Vaudeville #4 will exceed your already high expectations! The first 200 to RSVP online with a donation of your choosing* will receive a receipt for your tax deductible donation.

* $10 minimum suggested, plus eventbrite fees. Receipts are issued only for pre-sale online donations - confirmation and receipt are sent automatically. All other tickets are $15 CASH ONLY at the door.

Check out this link to lock down seats => HERE

ON NEWSTANDS: Script Magazine (May/June 2009)

2009-05-14T09:19:00.001-07:00

The latest issue of Script Magazine is out!

For this issue, I got to sit down to chat with John Brancato and Michael Ferris about their small, quirky indie film, Terminator Salvation. Maybe you've heard of it? Not only do I get their two cents on the infamous Bale Meltdown, corner them on the death of their wonderfully bizarre fake identity, but we also have a cool discussion about writing oneself into a serious corner. As in: what happens when you end your previous movie with the full blown Apocalypse... and then the studios ask for a follow up?

Also in this issue, another exciting adventure from The Case Files of The Unlawyer.

In "Your Leopard Is Stuck In Customs," I discover that masquerading as an entertainment attorney at a reputable firm in Los Angeles isn't all fun and games. In fact, even the smallest mistakes can quickly ripple through the globe. Just ask the leopard.

True story.

Get your copy today, or just subscribe!

Your Leopard Is Stuck In Customs

Illustration By: Lisa DiPaula

The Key Lazzi

2009-05-07T18:51:00.001-07:00

I just returned from a brief stint in Dallas where I was co-directing (with Kitchen Dog Theater co-Artistic Director Tina Parker) an awesome new play by Yussef El Guindi called Jihad Jones and the Kalashnikov Babes.

In it, an Arab-American actor finally gets his big Hollywood break. Unfortunately, that break is playing Mohammed, the most grotesquely stereotypical Islamic terrorist ever conceived. So, how much is one's dignity really worth?

One of the scenes we worked on (for hours) is a massively farcical comic set piece. Michael Federico, the brilliant actor playing the smarmy talent agent, blogged about his experiences in rehearsal on KERA.org's website.

Read his hilarious version of The Actor's Nightmare here.

And hey, if you're in Dallas, don't miss the final production of KDT's 08/09 season.

Beware: S.W.I.P.E. is real...

2009-04-08T11:01:00.000-07:00

In Dallas, the FBI recently busted into a business and confiscated "millions worth of computer servers."

An estimated 100,000 cell phone customers have lost portions of their service.

Companies like AT&T and Google were affected by the raid.

And why?

Because the FBI is after some dude who may have used his company's network servers to pirate movies and software. Hey, you want the new director's cut of The Other Boleyn Girl, you're gonna have to pay for it.

Beware, my friends, S.W.I.P.E. is real...

Read the full article here.

Tiny Vaudeville #3 - Highlights!

2009-04-02T12:35:00.000-07:00

Okay, so you missed Tiny Vaudeville #3.

No big deal. It was only just super awesome. Don't believe me?

Use a magnifying glass to read this rave review on LA.COM, or just click the link and use your normal eyes.

Also, more fun press courtesy of Metromix.

While Bob Odenkirk was there in fine form, Metromix stole this picture of him from The Getty. Our curtains at Tiny Vaudeville are nice, but they're not that nice.

And finally, a nice mention on Flavorpill.

See? Aren't ya sad you missed the madness?

Well, our next Tiny Vaudeville is coming (but not 'til June!), but don't worry: we promise the wait will be worth it.

I'll post actual pics from the evening when I get 'em.

Tiny Vaudeville #3

2009-03-30T12:51:00.001-07:00

Tonight, we will be presenting the 3rd Tiny Vaudeville for 826LA at the Echoplex. If you are in Los Angeles, or within --say-- a five hour drive of Los Angeles, then this is absolutely a show worth seeing.

What? Don't believe me?

Well, I'll set our trust issues aside for just a moment to shamelessly brag about our line up.

LOOK:

TINY VAUDEVILLE!

Hosted by Marc Evan Jackson & Joel Spence

With special guest stars:
Bob Odenkirk
(Mr. Show; Tom Goes to the Mayor; Breaking Bad)

Charlyne Yi
(Knocked Up; the forthcoming Paper Hearts)

Martin Starr
(Freaks & Geeks; Knocked Up; Adventureland)

and more!

Magician Arthur Trace
The Historic Country/Western Duo Claybo & Downs
Battle-of-the-bands winner The Pity Party
and many more surprises!

Orchestra led by Dan Bern
and featuring Common Rotation

See? I wasn't kidding about the show.

Now, seriously, let's talk about these trust issues...

S.W.I.P.E. - on Tubefilter!

2009-03-12T16:58:00.000-07:00

This week, Tubefilter.tv ran a story about our forthcoming web series, S.W.I.P.E.

Never willing to miss an opportunity to shamelessly promote our work, we're throwing the link up here. We're thrilled to have contributed, in any way, to the possibly accurate internet rumor of "silent studio backing."

Enjoy!

ON NEWSTANDS: Script Magazine (March/April 09)

2009-03-10T12:50:00.000-07:00

The latest issue of Script Magazine is out!

This time around, I was thrilled to learn that my feature interview with Susannah Grant about her script for Joe Wright's upcoming drama, The Soloist, made the cover story. Susannah is an amazing writer, and our fantastic conversation delved beyond process and into the writer's responsibility to protect truth in storytelling.

Also in this issue, I share yet another dazzling tale of Hollywood douche-baggery!

In my article, Additional Writing, I ask the question: Just how much would it suck if you wrote a film that went to Sundance and the director took your name off of it?

Answer: A shit ton.

True story.

Get your copy today, or just subscribe!

Additional Writing
Illustration By: Lisa DiPaula

S.W.I.P.E. - Trailer

2009-03-04T10:33:00.000-08:00

Our new webseries about the people who keep us safe...

from piracy and copyright infringement.

Full Episodes Coming Soon.

Tiny Vaudeville #2 - Highlights!

2009-03-03T08:13:00.000-08:00

Thanks to everyone who came out for the second Tiny Vaudeville.

It was a great evening, full of amazing performances. If you didn't make it out to the Echoplex, here are some flashy production stills to really rub your face in everything you missed.

Kirsten Vangsness, Laraine Newman and Buck Henry
in a sketch we wrote about SNL's The Coneheads

Music by singer-songwriter Maria Taylor

Eddie Pepitone as Willy Loman.

Co-Host Joel Spence backed by Common Rotation

Co-Host Marc Evan Jackson backed by Glass of Scotch.

Next Tiny Vaudeville is coming, March 30th!

More awesome acts and surprises...

See you then!

Tiny Vaudeville #2

2009-02-20T08:38:00.000-08:00

After the amazing success of our very first Tiny Vaudeville, the question now looms: how on earth will we ever top it?

Well, get ready to see the answer to that very question... live, on stage, in Tiny Vaudeville #2.

Stop reading this, open iCal, and add a new event for this coming Monday, February 23rd at 8PM. You can thank me later.

For McIntyre and I have once again teamed up with Acker & Blacker to pack the proceedings full of undeniable hilarity. And, as always, I'll be directing this utter madhouse of talent.

Check out what yer 12 bucks gets ya (other than the nice, warm feeling that accompanies the knowledge that your cash goes to a charity that helps children, ya scrooge!):

TINY VAUDEVILLE
#2

Hosted by Joel Spence and Marc Evan Jackson
***
with The Dan Bern Orchestra backed by Common Rotation
***
and musical guest Maria Taylor
***
featuring Eban Schletter, Bhama Roget, Lauren Rogers, Eddie Pepitone, Mark Gagliardi, Kirsten Vangsness, Jeremy Konner, Annie Savage, Sascha Rothchild
***
Laraine Newman & Buck Henry!
***
and a reading from the latest 826LA student publications:
I Love You But I Have to Wash My Hands and Make It Punk

And much more!

TICKETS AVAILABLE: http://826la.org/store-tickets/

See you at the show!

REAL HEROES: More Cast News!

2009-02-18T13:59:00.000-08:00

As promised, here's some more info on the insanely awesome cast we have filling out the crew of Real Heroes: Firefighter, the Wii game we wrote for Epicenter Studios.

First up, one of our leads, Mr. James Marsters. Yeah, that's right, Spike.

Marsters plays wild card firefighter Jimmy "Match" Morris.

Rough around the edges, Match rarely follow orders and his decisions are consistently reckless, but he gets the job done and makes sure everyone comes home safely. For every commendation he’s received (and he’s received plenty), there’s a demerit as well. Might be why, after 22 years of service, Match has never been promoted.

Lieutenant Dylan Scott is played by The Shield's Michael Jace.

Lt. Scott is the product of a military family, so “home” for him has a different definition than for most people. He moved around a lot in his youth, and now considers the firehouse crew his true family. He's fiercely protective of his firefighters, and is one of the few who will even stick his neck out for wild card Morris.

The stern, humorless leader of the firehouse is Captain Kotaka is played by our good friend, the one and only, John DiMaggio. (aka: Bender!)

Kotaka holds every person under his command to the strictest of standards, often to everyone’s frustration. When Captain’s nearby, there’s no fooling around, no joking. The man means business.

Look for the game to hit shelves sometime this spring/early summer... TBA!

REAL HEROES: Cast News!

2009-02-09T09:38:00.000-08:00

We just finished the nearly 200 page script for the upcoming Nintendo Wii game Real Heroes: Firefighter and the cast is really shaping up.

Here's a sneak peak at some of the voices who'll be battling blazes alongside the player.

The one and only Jack McGee (FX's Rescue Me) plays Engineer Ed "Big Ed" Martin. Jovial and talkative, Big Ed's got a penchant for driving the engine way too fast. He's the house cook, and the heartburn you get from his chili is more famous than the chili itself.

The role of Firefighter Marc Cameron is played by Jamie Kennedy. Cameron isn't the sharpest halligan in the firehouse: he originally planned on attending the police academy but in a mix-up he accidentally signed up for the fire academy. His squad never lets him live that one down, but he takes their ribbing in stride. He stuck it out because chicks dig firefighters (besides, no one in their right mind would ever trust him with a firearm).

More cast news to come. Stay tuned.

Tiny Vaudeville!

2009-01-26T11:44:00.000-08:00

Tonight, we are presenting the very first edition of Tiny Vaudeville.

What the hell is Tiny Vaudeville and what in the world do you have to do with it? Both good questions, but frankly, your tone's a little hostile.

Like regular-sized vaudeville of yore, Tiny Vaudeville is a variety show packed with amazing acts, magic, comedy, celebrities... all cobbled together somewhat haphazardly in the good name of helping children.

Not only does Tiny Vaudeville mark the long-awaited writing collaboration between Ginsburg & McIntyre and the insanely talented Acker & Blacker, but it's also a super-collaboration with LA's coolest non-profit, 826LA.org.
In addition, I'll be directing this madhouse of talent.

I'm not joking. They're talented and they're completely mad. This evening's show features: Dave Foley, Samm Levine, Joel Spence, Romi Dames, Derek Hughes, James Adomian, Al Madrigal, Kirsten Vangsness, and Mark Gagliardi.

Not enough? Well, we also have music by Garfunkel & Oates, Pop Levi, Pop Waffle, and Dan Bern!

Still not enough? Did I mention there's a bar?

Here are the details you'll need:

Date:	Monday, January 26, 2009
Time:	8:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:	The Echoplex
Street:	1154 Glendale Blvd
City/Town:	Los Angeles, CA

You can read the fancy press release here.

See you at the show!

ON NEWSTANDS: Script Magazine (Jan/Feb 09)

2009-01-15T09:41:00.000-08:00

Matt Nix [Creator/EP of Burn Notice]
and Aaron Ginsburg visit a CIA Defense Contractor.

That's right, the latest issue of Script Magazine is out now.

This time around, I tried my hand at some Gonzo journalism. Thankfully, Matt Nix was game and Spy Games, the piece that came out of our discussions about his Burn Notice writing process, was explosive... to say the least. Pretty proud of this one.

In the mag, you will also find my article, What A Load Of Talent, which details how a promising VH1 clip-show pilot Wade and I wrote several years ago ended up on the shelf, never to see the light of day again.

Buy your copy today!

NEWS: Chris Hardwick joins "Drunken Businessmen"

2009-01-12T15:00:00.000-08:00

We are thrilled to be collaborating with the brilliantly funny Chris Hardwick on the G4 pilot, Drunken Businessmen.

In addition to being a Segment Host on G4's Attack of the Show, Chris is one half of the comedy duo Hard 'N Phirm, writes for Wired Magazine (where I "borrowed" the above pic), and runs a fantastic geek-chic blog called Nerdist. Subscribe already.

As before, the details of the show are highly confidential. What you can expect is Japanese businessmen who are, by all accounts, utterly blitzed.

Cheers!

NEWS: S.W.I.P.E. Wrapped

2008-12-20T12:27:00.000-08:00

After a long, exciting week, Wade and I wrapped production on the first three episodes of our Fox Atomic web series, S.W.I.P.E.

We survived the worst winter storm to hit LA in years (sleet, people, sleet in Los Angeles... An omen?), overcame our general lack of experience, and were fortunate to work alongside some really talented folks.

The footage looks amazing, and we can't wait to start editing...

Joel Spence (as Special Agent Herschel Norton) and Max Hartman (as Special Agent Billdog Hicks) prepare for a good, old-fashioned interrogation.

NEWS: FOOD FIGHT, ANOTHER AWARD

2008-12-20T12:17:00.000-08:00

At the recent HDFest in Los Angeles, the doc we worked on, FOOD FIGHT, picked up another award: The HDFEST Deffie Award for Best HD Documentary Feature.

Congrats to director Chris Taylor and editor Miranda Yousef!

We had a blast working on the film with you.

NEWS: FOOD FIGHT WINS AWARD!

2008-12-08T10:13:00.000-08:00

This past weekend, the IDA (Independent Documentary Association) held its annual award ceremony at the DGA, and the doc we wrote the narration for, FOOD FIGHT!, won the 2008 Audience Award. Pretty cool honor!

Here's a link to the Variety coverage.

In addition, the film has been invited to a bunch of other festivals. HD FEST LA, Whistler Film Fest, Asheville Film Fest, and the Mammoth Film Fest.

Congrats to everyone who worked on this awesome doc! We're honored to have been a part of the creative process.

NEWS: S.W.I.P.E.

2008-12-05T11:47:00.001-08:00

Fox Atomic Digital will be producing a new webseries Wade and I created called S.W.I.P.E. this December. We're in pre-production right now, as a matter of fact. Oh, did I mention we'll also be directing the episodes?

S.W.I.P.E. is an action/comedy that follows two members of a special division of the FBI dedicated to mercilessly upholding the copyright restrictions on music, movies and video games.

For Special Agents Billdog Hicks and Herschell Norton, no infraction is too small, no use of force is too excessive. Combining a fanatical devotion to justice, an intricate knowledge of DRM encryption techniques, and a penchant for unnecessary violence, these two devoted lawmen put the cop back into copyright protection.

We pitched it as a series that blends the testosterone-fueled grit of THE SHIELD with the Byzantine legal provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998.

They loved it and asked for three episodes.

The madness begins.

Stay tuned for further details...

ON NEWSTANDS: Script Magazine (Nov/Dec 08)

2008-10-31T16:55:00.000-07:00

The latest issue of SCRIPT Magazine is on newsstands now.

In it, you will find my essay, The Unlawyer. This is the first of several tales which will recount the time when I accepted a job pretending to be an entertainment lawyer at one of Hollywood's most prestigious firms.

No, this is not fiction. Yep, it really happened.

No, I won't negotiate a better back-end deal for you on your latest film gig. The Unlawyer has retired, but his story is finally being told...

Buy your copy today!

ARTICLES: FOOD FIGHT!

2008-10-09T11:48:00.001-07:00

AFI Los Angeles has announced the date and time for the screening of the documentary we worked on, FOOD FIGHT.

If you have freakishly superhuman eyesight, you can read the miniaturized version of an article about it that I'm posting right here...

If you have normal old human eyes, like me, then just follow this link.

If you have an unnatural fear of following hyperlinks through the spooky internet, here's the most important information:

FOOD FIGHT - Screening (Free!)

Saturday, November 8th 3:15pm
Mann Chinese 6
Hollywood, California

Hope to see you there!

NEWS: Ninja Warrior

2008-10-06T15:38:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again...

As the cherry blossoms begin to bloom around the base of Mt Midoriyama, Japan, 100 warriors will gather, eager to put themselves through the ultimate test: competing in the world's toughest obstacle course.

And, once again, Wade and I will write their insane stories of (mostly) defeat and (unlikely) victory.

This marks the 21st Tournament we have written for G4 (not counting the 7 or so Kunoichi Tournaments -- aka The Women of Ninja Warrior), and if you are anything like me... you'll be holding your breath to see how many people can survive the evil Salmon Ladder (pictured below).

Can ya feel the burn?

NEWS: FOOD FIGHT!

2008-09-23T09:04:00.001-07:00

Earlier this year, Wade and I were hired to write the narration for Chris Taylor's documentary, Food Fight.

The film is a fascinating exploration of food in America and the birth of the organic food revolution - a movement that can trace its origins back to California in the late sixties. Here's one of the first reviews.

We just learned that Food Fight has been invited to screen as part of the 2008 AFI Fest Los Angeles. Details still to come, but it looks like it will be on November 8th.

NEWS: The Collective

2008-09-15T13:06:00.000-07:00

In an exciting bit of news, we have been brought on by Judson Pearce Morgan & Kelly Overton to adapt their indie thriller, The Collective, into a television series.

Stay tuned for more details...

And trust no one.

ON NEWSTANDS: Script Magazine (Sept/Oct 08)

2008-08-26T17:07:00.000-07:00

The latest issue of Script Magazine is on newstands now.

In it, you will find my interview with Inside Man's Russell Gewirtz where I do everything in my power to get him to reveal the big surprise twist ending of his next film, Righteous Kill.

You'll also find my one-on-one sit down chat with The Shield's Shawn Ryan where we talk about the final season of The Shield, the effects of writers strike, and who he likes better: me or Wade.

Also, you'll find my latest column, Making an Impression, where I talk about the time I nearly peed my pants in Spielberg's offices. No joke.

Buy your copy today!

NEWS: Drunken Businessmen

2008-08-20T12:25:00.000-07:00

Neither Wade nor I have ever been to Japan.

Thankfully, that hasn't stopped G4 from hiring us to write all of their Japanese import shows. From NINJA WARRIOR to UNBEATABLE BANZUKE, we are the go-to guys for this strange genre. This week G4 asked us to help create the pilot for a new competition series: the aptly named, DRUNKEN BUSINESSMEN.

We can't reveal the concept, but needless to say it involves Japanese businessmen, a shitload of alcohol, and maybe even some trivia questions.

Set your TiVos!

NEWS: Real Heroes: Firefighter

2008-08-13T08:10:00.000-07:00

We've been hired to write a new third-person action game exclusively for the Wii tentatively titled Real Heroes: Firefighter.

We're thinking Rescue Me but without all of Tommy Gavin's religious guilt. And since the game has an E-10 rating, we'll probably need to steer clear of that show's endless fascination with alcoholism and sex addiction.

The game's produced by Epicenter Studios, a relatively new start up. Pretty exciting.

Time to pop by Universal Studios and take the Backdraft ride again.

Welcome to Every Other Letter: The Blog

2008-08-13T07:54:00.000-07:00

Meet the newest addition to everyotherletter.

At last, we have an official blog. Here, you'll find latest news, updates, musings, and whatever else grabs our attention.

Enjoy!

Ginsburg & McIntyre