Last night, Mitch Hurwitz kicked off the ninth annual New York Television Festival, and Vulture had the honor of interviewing him onstage. The highlights include how he came around to casting Jason Bateman in Arrested Development, how the idea for a seal to bite off Buster's arm came from a throwaway e-mail, and how Netflix both opened and constricted his creativity. We present the full transcript of the interview between Hurwitz and Vulture senior editor John Sellers here, for those of you who weren't there.After Netflix got involved, and said yes, did you ever have an “Oh, shit” moment where you thought, Oh my god, now I actually have to do it? Hurwitz: I have those every second of every day. I think it’s a big part of being a creative person. I’m sure you guys have experienced that. You know, you have to commit to something.
- 10/22/2013
- by John Sellers
- Vulture
New York – "Life is choice, and choice is loss," said Mitch Hurwitz of his creative ethos at 2013's New York TV Festival keynote conversation on Monday night. But as the Arrested Development creator explained his frustrations with Fox, amazement with Netflix and plans to treat the show's devout audience, Hurwitz made it very clear that his choices have led to victory. "Television, for the longest time, did not really allow new voices," he told moderator John Sellers, senior editor of New York Magazine, at the Sva Theatre in New York. "It was in the business of taking
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- 10/22/2013
- by Ashley Lee
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Have I ever watched a single episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show? I don’t think so... maybe accidentally, some day in 1993 when I was home sick from work and lolling on the sofa and too miserable to change the TV channel. But her show ends today, and this might be the last hurrah for TV that inspired the U.S. on a fairly widespread, crosscultural basis. This is like the last episode of M*A*S*H all over again, and we’ll probably never see its like -- in terms of influence and impact -- again. Apparently the topic of the episode is top secret, says TheWrap. John Sellers at TheWrap also says, in his piece entitled “I Hate Oprah (But I'll Be There for Her Finale)”:...
- 5/25/2011
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
Over on The Wrap today, John Sellers has posted a fun and surprisingly insightful interview with Community showrunner Dan Harmon (follow him on Twitter already, seriously) and staff writer Adam Countee, who is credited with the original idea for "Magnitude," the one-man party machine who shows up to Jeff's apartment for Chang's party in the season 2 Valentine's Day episode. Since he first showed up, Magnitude has morphed from a throwaway joke into another staple in the cast of hilarious background personalities at Greendale, joining the illustrious ranks of characters like Leonard, Starburns and Vicki.
But back then, he wasn't named Magnitude (short for "Magnetic Attitude," which Harmon says they picked for its telling nickname-within-a-nickname premise) -- he was named Poochie. And his signature catchphrase, the universally applicable and delightful "Pop! Pop!", was different at conception, too: It was "Yo-yo-yo-yo-yo-yo-yo-yo!"
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But back then, he wasn't named Magnitude (short for "Magnetic Attitude," which Harmon says they picked for its telling nickname-within-a-nickname premise) -- he was named Poochie. And his signature catchphrase, the universally applicable and delightful "Pop! Pop!", was different at conception, too: It was "Yo-yo-yo-yo-yo-yo-yo-yo!"
Is your brain blown yet?...
- 5/11/2011
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
Like most people in this world, I often turn to master geek musician Jonathan Coulton when I'm trying to figure out how I should feel about something (you can smell hair burning when I try to think for myself).
So imagine my horror when the Fall schedule started filling out and Mr. Coulton was still dealing with strictly music-related matters. Well, I can finally have a restful night of sleep, because John Sellers of True Slant has gotten Jonathan Coulton's take on Fall TV.Continue reading Jonathan Coulton weighs in on Fall TV
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So imagine my horror when the Fall schedule started filling out and Mr. Coulton was still dealing with strictly music-related matters. Well, I can finally have a restful night of sleep, because John Sellers of True Slant has gotten Jonathan Coulton's take on Fall TV.Continue reading Jonathan Coulton weighs in on Fall TV
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- 9/16/2009
- by Annie Wu
- Aol TV.
Some have made the argument that actor Ted McGinley is the patron saint of all things television. I mean, sure Teddy-m.C. has a wide and varied career and holds the power to destroy entire series with his very presence.
Well Mr. McGinley, I've met Bruce Campbell (once, almost, it's a long story). I know Bruce Campbell (not really, but Bob probably knows him better than I do). And you, sir, are no Bruce Campbell.
And just to prove it, let me pose a question: has anyone ever held a "Ted McGinley Watch" in his television honor? I didn't think so. Writer and blogger John Sellers has revived the annual TV tradition on his popular True/Slant blog.Continue reading Groovy! John Sellers brings Bruce Campbell Watch back from the dead
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, Other Sci-Fi/Supernatural Shows, Celebrities, Reality-Free, Burn Notice
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Well Mr. McGinley, I've met Bruce Campbell (once, almost, it's a long story). I know Bruce Campbell (not really, but Bob probably knows him better than I do). And you, sir, are no Bruce Campbell.
And just to prove it, let me pose a question: has anyone ever held a "Ted McGinley Watch" in his television honor? I didn't think so. Writer and blogger John Sellers has revived the annual TV tradition on his popular True/Slant blog.Continue reading Groovy! John Sellers brings Bruce Campbell Watch back from the dead
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, Other Sci-Fi/Supernatural Shows, Celebrities, Reality-Free, Burn Notice
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- 9/10/2009
- by Danny Gallagher
- Aol TV.
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