Billion dollar screenwriters robert ben garant and thomas lennon august 10, 2011 0 comments in screenwriting blog by storymapsdan a clunky first draft is a million times more valuable than a perfect 10 pages or only 34 of a script that that never gets finished. Writing movies for fun and profit will take you through the highs and lows of life as a professional screenwriter. Thomas lennon and robert ben garant on the past, present. As an actor he is best known for his work as a cast member on mtv s the state, for his role as lieutenant jim dangle on the comedy central series reno 911. He attended the tisch school of the arts at new york university. Julia louisdreyfus and will ferrell head up the cast of downhill. How do real police officers in reno, nevada, feel about the. What you may not know, however, is that this book contains the sequel to the first and only reno 911. Thomas lennon and ben garant interview writing movies for fun and profit. Enter comedians tom lennon and ben garant of reno 911 and the. Thomas lennon, actor of reno 911 and collaborative screenwriter of the megahit night at the museum, suggested, always be writing for a very specific movie star. Thomas lennon and robert ben garant wrote the book screenwriting in the hollywood studio system or at least a book their 2012published guide is.
In the other, theyre the screenwriting duo behind selfdescribed schlocky movies like night at the museum, the pacifier, taxi, balls of fury, lets go to prison, and perhaps the. I cant name a single thing i learned from a screenwriting book that i didnt learn from screenplays or. The screenwriters and founding members of the state on writing movies for. This is the only screenwriting book you will ever need because all other ones pretty much suck. Night at the museum thomas lennon robert ben garant. I recommend the book, as a companion to the more instructional ones, like save the cat. Did two of the idiots from reno 911 create the most useful. Books that should be on your radar original fiction the writers bone interviews the writers guide to music features essays the boneyard about. Dangle finally stages his very belated 10th year anniversary tribute to lady di. He is an actor and producer, known for the way way back 20, community 2009 and the descendants 2011.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Thomas lennon and robert ben garant wrote the book screenwriting. Origin story contributors submissions newsletter shop. Theres tons of screenwriting books on the market, but if any of those authors could write big studio blockbusters, i assure you, theyd. It is also full of good information for aspiring screenwriters hoping to write studio movies. While also starring as sketch actors and on shows like reno 911. You guys both do a tremendous amount of screenwriting in a wide variety of genres. Screenwriting books are like blind dateswhenever you get bored and decide to give one a try, you immediately wish you. He was the cocreator, executive producer, and star of comedy centrals reno 911. Reno 911 thomas lennon is a writer and actor from oak park, illinois. Dangle finally picks up his new boots, so you know what that means. Thomas lennon and robert ben garant on the past, present and. Adventures in the screen trade a personal view of hollywood.
I cant name a single thing i learned from a screenwriting book that i didnt learn from screenplays or just saw on the internet. Thomas lennon and robert ben garant are aware of this, and they dont care. Ive read a few of the more straightlaced screenwriting books in. In one, theyre part of the sketchcomedy troupe the state and the creators of reno 911. This is a list of 15 screenwriting books that can help you with your writing, but the very best way to learn about.
Thomas lennon and ben garant interview writing movies for. It is incredibly informative, but not afraid to have fun, asking questions like how is a screenplay like a personals ad. Their film credits include the night at the museum movies and, as they say bona fide turdfests like balls of fury. Thomas lennon and robert ben garant have been very, very funny together onscreen and off, but theyve also written terrible studio movies like herbie. There was tons of humor mixed with some really useful information. Theres a lot of cleavage, considering its a screenwriting book. As such, the two have written a book writing movies for fun and profit. Sep 06, 2019 while also starring as sketch actors and on shows like reno 911. Though what i believe to be the truth about so many aspects of commercial screenwriting for hollywood was sometimes frustrating to hear, i think this is by far the most useful. Battle of the smithsonian, balls of fury, herbie fully loaded and reno 911 miami, as well as the comedy central series reno 911. The show was a scifi comedy in the style of star trek meets reno 911 due. Writing movies for fun and profit goodreads share book. Ben stiller as a new security guard at the american museum of natural history in night at the museum, written by thomas lennon and robert ben garant.
We started by talking about lennon and garants pilot for fx, alabama. From the highs of hugging gisele bundchen and getting kung fu punched by jackie chan to the soulcrushing lows of herbie. How we made a billion dollars at the box office and you can, too. In the other, theyre the screenwriting duo behind selfdescribed schlocky movies like night at the museum, the pacifier, taxi, balls of fury, lets go to prison, and. Their credits include screenwriting night at the museum, the pacifier, and taxi, to which they can add authoring the.
Jul 01, 2011 thomas lennon and ben garant on reno 911. Robert ben garant and thomas lennon dropped by new beverly cinema to host a double feature of the movies they consider to be the best about screenwriting in hollywood. Jul 23, 2003 how we do it in reno season 1 ep 1 7232003 dejected after a day of unsuccessful crime fighting, officer dangle rearends a civilian and discovers 60 pounds of marijuana. I should start by mentioning that i have no interest in writing a screenplay. Click download or read online button to get the complete guide to writing a successful screenplay book now. It is a mockumentarystyle parody of law enforcement documentary shows, specifically cops, with comic actors playing the police officers. Night at the museum, hell baby, reno 911, baywatch. Hourforhour i learn much less from a screenwriting book so its not really worth it as i learn the same stuff from reading scripts. Sketch comedians and screenwriters thomas lennon and robert ben garant are known for creating and acting in shows like reno 911 and the state, but theyve made most of their money writing big studio comedies. This book is as much a mockery of screenwriting guides and hollywood as it is an. Thomas patrick lennon born august 9, 1970 is an american actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, director and novelist. About reno 911 the brave men and women of the washoe county sheriffs department give. Jul 09, 2017 the last book on screenwriting youll ever need by blake snyder.
Thomas lennon played lieutenant jim dangle on the hit comedy series, reno 911, which ran from 20032009 on comedy central 6 seasons and 88 episodes. She produced the film, stars, and cowrote with her husband, who directed the film. Adventures in the screen trade a personal view of hollywood and the screenwriting. At the end of the book, they include their outline for reno sos. The show was a scifi comedy in the style of star trek meets reno 911 due to some creative differences, the pilot was not. Lieutenant dangle is a fashion icon with his new boots. The reno sheriffs departments 401k plan might not be totally legit.
If youre looking to heighten your screenwriting art, go get a book on craft. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the adventures in the screen trade a personal view of hollywood and the screenwriting, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. I was going to say, i thought the reno 911 movie was pretty amazing. The making it part is very well written and entertaining. What sets this book apart from the others is that all the advice is practical. While probably most enjoyable to a very narrow part of the reading population aspiring screenwriters or movie buffs, this extremely pragmatic and entertaining book from the creators of reno. We wanted to do a movie with the same sort of theory behind reno. They also cowrote the bestselling screenwriting book writing movies. This puppy is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of the movie to get the dialogue. The paperback of the writing movies for fun and profit. As an actor he is best known for his work as a cast member on mtvs the state, for his role as lieutenant jim dangle on the comedy central series reno 911.
I dont read many screenwriting books, but stuart does. Thomas lennon and ben garant fx pilot alabama, writing movies. Ive read a few of the more straightlaced screenwriting books in the past. Would love to see these guys explain their take on storytelling more, though. Top ten screenwriting books you need to read 1 screenplay by syd field the first book i ever read about screenwriting.
As a drugaddled touring company of jesus christ superstar causes trouble in reno, lt. Lennon and garants screenwriting credits include night at the museum, night at the museum. Jul 05, 2011 writing movies for fun and profit book. Miami and balls of fury and has forged a successful screenwriting career with fellow reno. They also cowrote the bestselling screenwriting book writing movies for fun and profit. But the page guide in save the cat for sure is very, very helpful if you are stuck. If youre aiming to win an oscar, this is not the book for you. Garant and lennons new book, writing movies for fun and profit, is a. The reno sheriffs department loses their retirement money. Hell baby brings back the bizarre genius of reno 911. Jim rash was born on july 15, 1971 in charlotte, north carolina, usa. Written by screenwriters who have earned more than one billion. Download the complete guide to writing a successful screenplay or read the complete guide to writing a successful screenplay online books in pdf, epub and mobi format. Their credits include screenwriting night at the museum, the pacifier, and taxi, to which they can add authoring the first screenwriting manual that is as entertaining as it is informative.
Reno 911 miami wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Robert ben garant and thomas lennon on their favorite. Thomas lennon and ben garant fx pilot alabama, writing. Robert ben garant born september 14, 1970 is an american screenwriter, producer, director, actor and comedian. Lennon is also an accomplished screenwriter of several major. I do however love the state, viva variety, and reno 911. Reno 911 miami is a 2007 american cop comedy film based on comedy centrals reno 911. Quibi has set the premiere date for its shortform revival of reno 911.
If you look at all the other screenwriting books on the market, theyre. But if you can type a little, and can read and speak englishthen you too can start turning your words into stacks of money. Although the pair made waves in comedy over the ensuing years, most notably with reno 911, their greatest success has been in screenwriting, where theyve written a number of hit films. Thomas lennon and robert ben garant from reno 911, which they. Billion dollar screenwriters robert ben garant and thomas. Read adventures in the screen trade a personal view of hollywood and the screenwriting online, read in mobile or kindle. Miami script is here for all you fans of the movie spinoff of the comedy central series. Syd field is the forefather of the howto for screenwriting. He has a long professional relationship with thomas lennon, from their time on the seminal sketchcomedy show the state, the cop show spoof reno 911. Thomas lennon and robert ben garant lead double lives.
Thomas lennon and robert ben garant talk screenwriting. A portion of the authors proceeds from this book are being. The second half of the book, writing a screenplay, is more out the craft itself, and it is depressing, although surgically accurate. The book offers insight in how to make blockbuster screenplays for hollywood while also keeping the reader entertained. Godzilla, offers an insider look at hollywood written with his trademark subversive wit, but with a focus on screenwriting, including who in the studio system actually reads your script. They also cowrote the bestselling screenwriting book.
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