Comments on: How I met Dan … and his agent Dr. No. http://www.mygb3.com/2009/06/how-i-met-dan/ ONE MAN'S QUEST TO BE READ: A STORY SO GOOD - IT'S SPOOKY Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:22:38 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Spooky http://www.mygb3.com/2009/06/how-i-met-dan/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Spooky Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:22:38 +0000 http://mygb3.com/?p=105#comment-15 Hi Rick, Thanks for taking the time to write! I apologize for my delay in replying. I'm not sure if you're a canuck but here in Canada we've been celebrating our Thanksgiving. I absolutely agree with you on all the points you've made. GB is for sure is Dan's baby. My screenplay was in essence my first foray into screenwriting and initially served as a 'litmus test' for learning to write. I felt that if I could convincingly write a sequel I might have the chops then to try some of my own stuff. However, when the dust settled I was proud to discover it was actually pretty good and from there that's how the ball got rolling. It wasn't until I learned that Dan's screenplay wasn't going forward that I ever ventured a thought at presenting mine. With respect to Dan, he was the first person who I sought (as per protocol via his agent and through mine). While Dan was publicly receptive (perhaps just to be polite), he later either got cold feet or perhaps was dissuaded by his agent whom he lovingly refers to as Dr. No. My take at the time (and still is) that the franchise deserves a good bookend - and I felt in my screenplay that they might have the right story and neutral ground to get past their in-fighting (specifically, Bill Murray and Harold Ramis' feuding). Currently there is a strong desire for a new GB3 (with even Bill Murray now receptive). Harold Ramis and 2 writer-producers from the show 'The Office' are working on it and Dan's version is now the storyline for their new video game. From what I've read the new story is focused predominantly on a new generation of busters with the original guys mostly in cameo/support roles. IMHO this is a misstep as I believe the fans would love to see a new movie with the original guys having a more prominent role. My fanfiction screenplay addresses this - I just wish it could have been read. If you're curious, take a gander at it yourself! Visit: http://mygb3.com/read-it-dammit/ As for writing my own stuff, you're absolutely right ... and I've since created and written a bible for a TV series a Director friend of mine was pitching to Dreamworks (it's on ice now as DW has decided not to pursue TV). With a new son and a burgeoning ad writing and web business (my day job) - my hands are currently full - but hopefully I'll find time yet to finish some 'original' writing. Regarding your idea about a short story or GB comic, if I could get the rights I would pursue that option but as of yet I have not even looked into it. Good ideas, though - thank-you! As we both know - it's more difficult than ever trying to 'break in.' MyGB3.com is my attempt simply to be 'read' and to entertain a few friendly folks while I'm at it. Given that most writers just slide their unread/unsold work in a box or drawer somewhere - I figured a website could be a lot more fun. Have I given up on selling my GB3 screenplay? Pretty much. But dammit, it's still a good read so why not put it out there for people's enjoyment, right? Rick I wish you the best. Thanks again for writing and at the risk of sounding cliche - - keep writing! Cheers, Boyan (aka spooky@mygb3.com) Hi Rick,
Thanks for taking the time to write! I apologize for my delay in replying. I’m not sure if you’re a canuck but here in Canada we’ve been celebrating our Thanksgiving. I absolutely agree with you on all the points you’ve made. GB is for sure is Dan’s baby. My screenplay was in essence my first foray into screenwriting and initially served as a ‘litmus test’ for learning to write. I felt that if I could convincingly write a sequel I might have the chops then to try some of my own stuff. However, when the dust settled I was proud to discover it was actually pretty good and from there that’s how the ball got rolling. It wasn’t until I learned that Dan’s screenplay wasn’t going forward that I ever ventured a thought at presenting mine. With respect to Dan, he was the first person who I sought (as per protocol via his agent and through mine). While Dan was publicly receptive (perhaps just to be polite), he later either got cold feet or perhaps was dissuaded by his agent whom he lovingly refers to as Dr. No. My take at the time (and still is) that the franchise deserves a good bookend – and I felt in my screenplay that they might have the right story and neutral ground to get past their in-fighting (specifically, Bill Murray and Harold Ramis’ feuding). Currently there is a strong desire for a new GB3 (with even Bill Murray now receptive). Harold Ramis and 2 writer-producers from the show ‘The Office’ are working on it and Dan’s version is now the storyline for their new video game. From what I’ve read the new story is focused predominantly on a new generation of busters with the original guys mostly in cameo/support roles. IMHO this is a misstep as I believe the fans would love to see a new movie with the original guys having a more prominent role. My fanfiction screenplay addresses this – I just wish it could have been read. If you’re curious, take a gander at it yourself! Visit: http://mygb3.com/read-it-dammit/

As for writing my own stuff, you’re absolutely right … and I’ve since created and written a bible for a TV series a Director friend of mine was pitching to Dreamworks (it’s on ice now as DW has decided not to pursue TV). With a new son and a burgeoning ad writing and web business (my day job) – my hands are currently full – but hopefully I’ll find time yet to finish some ‘original’ writing.

Regarding your idea about a short story or GB comic, if I could get the rights I would pursue that option but as of yet I have not even looked into it. Good ideas, though – thank-you!

As we both know – it’s more difficult than ever trying to ‘break in.’ MyGB3.com is my attempt simply to be ‘read’ and to entertain a few friendly folks while I’m at it. Given that most writers just slide their unread/unsold work in a box or drawer somewhere – I figured a website could be a lot more fun. Have I given up on selling my GB3 screenplay? Pretty much. But dammit, it’s still a good read so why not put it out there for people’s enjoyment, right?

Rick I wish you the best. Thanks again for writing and at the risk of sounding cliche -
- keep writing!
Cheers,
Boyan
(aka spooky@mygb3.com)

]]> By: the darris http://www.mygb3.com/2009/06/how-i-met-dan/comment-page-1/#comment-14 the darris Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:10:09 +0000 http://mygb3.com/?p=105#comment-14 First off, I am a huge Ghostbusters Fan and have been since I was a child. Secondly, reading through your website I have read mentions of your screenplay being well written and polished. That may be, however, like Dr. N said above, the Ghostbusters story is Dan's baby and I would imagine that there is already a draft of the third movie put together and waiting for its time. I think that as a writer, you should write some original stuff that you can call your baby. If you have given your work to people that know what good writing is then you should have no problem getting into the industry. If you want to still play on your Ghostbusters story, write it as a short story or comic book. I would buy that book because I am a devoted fan and it clearly sounds like a great story. As a writer myself, who is not going anywhere with it, you sound like you have the talent and you should use it. Do not get so focused on one thing that you don't continue to do what you love. I am a huge fan of the arts and want to see people succeed in what they love. Hang in there and keep writing. Your day will come. First off, I am a huge Ghostbusters Fan and have been since I was a child. Secondly, reading through your website I have read mentions of your screenplay being well written and polished. That may be, however, like Dr. N said above, the Ghostbusters story is Dan’s baby and I would imagine that there is already a draft of the third movie put together and waiting for its time. I think that as a writer, you should write some original stuff that you can call your baby. If you have given your work to people that know what good writing is then you should have no problem getting into the industry. If you want to still play on your Ghostbusters story, write it as a short story or comic book. I would buy that book because I am a devoted fan and it clearly sounds like a great story. As a writer myself, who is not going anywhere with it, you sound like you have the talent and you should use it. Do not get so focused on one thing that you don’t continue to do what you love. I am a huge fan of the arts and want to see people succeed in what they love. Hang in there and keep writing. Your day will come.

]]> By: Spooky http://www.mygb3.com/2009/06/how-i-met-dan/comment-page-1/#comment-13 Spooky Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:58:00 +0000 http://mygb3.com/?p=105#comment-13 Thanks for your comment. I agree GB is absolutely Dan's baby and if I were in the same situation I'd probably have the same trepidation. I think it was pretty magnanimous of him just being receptive to receiving my screenplay - I'd just hoped it could have been read. It's common in the TV industry for spec 'samples' to be submitted (this is how new BSG creator Ronald Moore got his start on ST:TNG for example) and in the case of a submission the rights-holders just require a standard release to be signed (protecting them from frivolous lawsuits). I've never claimed ownership to anything other than my story idea and even then - if the PTB (Powers That Be) read and liked what they saw, there'd be nothing to prevent them from taking it without paying me a dime. To that end, this site and all my posturing is just the end result after I'd tried all the traditional routes to get my material to them (agent, ent. lawyer). I realize it's unrealistic but the material is good enough it deserved a final Hail Mary throw. The PTB's gatekeepers in this case, I believe, are actually limiting the PTB from an excellent polished screenplay. Thanks for your comment. I agree GB is absolutely Dan’s baby and if I were in the same situation I’d probably have the same trepidation. I think it was pretty magnanimous of him just being receptive to receiving my screenplay – I’d just hoped it could have been read. It’s common in the TV industry for spec ’samples’ to be submitted (this is how new BSG creator Ronald Moore got his start on ST:TNG for example) and in the case of a submission the rights-holders just require a standard release to be signed (protecting them from frivolous lawsuits). I’ve never claimed ownership to anything other than my story idea and even then – if the PTB (Powers That Be) read and liked what they saw, there’d be nothing to prevent them from taking it without paying me a dime. To that end, this site and all my posturing is just the end result after I’d tried all the traditional routes to get my material to them (agent, ent. lawyer). I realize it’s unrealistic but the material is good enough it deserved a final Hail Mary throw. The PTB’s gatekeepers in this case, I believe, are actually limiting the PTB from an excellent polished screenplay.

]]> By: Dr. N http://www.mygb3.com/2009/06/how-i-met-dan/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Dr. N Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:50:00 +0000 http://mygb3.com/?p=105#comment-12 Well I'm not surprised. I'm sure Ghost busters is his baby, and like any artist really obsessed with their own creations they want it in their vision, not anyone else. If any of my projects ever became a cult classic I would be the same way. Besides, he was working on the ghost busters video game and probably didn't want to get sued. Well I’m not surprised. I’m sure Ghost busters is his baby, and like any artist really obsessed with their own creations they want it in their vision, not anyone else. If any of my projects ever became a cult classic I would be the same way. Besides, he was working on the ghost busters video game and probably didn’t want to get sued.

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