ABC Head of TV Movies on Sunday, Dec 10th...

A must-see event if you want to create a made-for-TV movie! Director Raymond Ricord oversees television movies, mini-series and the Wonderful World of Disney at ABC Television. ABC is the last of the big TV movie producers in a market where most made-for-TV movies have gone to cable. ABC produced the controversial 911 movie that aired recently. Ray will talk about where the industry is generally and what ABC is looking for in broadcast television movies. At Raleigh Studios next to Paramount. Dec 10th, 3pm to 6pm. Free with RSVP.

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Pitch and Story Clinic on Sunday, Dec 10th...

Bring in your pitch or story idea to practice pitching in front of a live audience. Robin Rowe will find something to like and give suggestions for improvement. Robin's approach of Teaser, Genre, Archetypes not Stereotypes, Hero, Inciting Incident, and Quest can help you develop your story ideas into cinematic pitches faster and better. Free with RSVP.

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How to Pitch Animation on Wednesday, Dec 13th...

Animation writer Jack Enyart on "How to Pitch Animation". Jack Enyart will describe the television and feature animation market and demonstrate some successful pitches including artwork. He has worked for Disney, Warner Brothers, Filmation, Marvel and Hanna Barbera and developed and written for such shows such as Looney Tunes, Scooby Doo, Duck Tales, and Alvin the the Chipmunks. His comic book credits include adaptations of Roger Rabbit, Aladdin, Toy Story, and Lion King for Disney. At ACME Comedy Theatre, 135 N. La Brea Ave. (south of Beverly Blvd.), Los Angeles. Free with RSVP.

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Live Reading Workshop on Wednesday, Dec 13th...

Actor and audience feedback follows reading of fresh pages by a cast of working actors. "Fire Bear" by Robin Rowe. In this talking animals feature screenplay, an outcast delinquent bear learns to be a fireman. At ACME Comedy Theatre, 135 N. La Brea Ave. (south of Beverly Blvd.), Los Angeles. Free with RSVP.

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These are our last two events scheduled for 2006. Don't miss!

Designer Jewelry Show on Saturday, Dec 9th...

Kerry Bennett Linnell Jewelry
144 S. Elm Dr., Suite 5
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310-275-8276
kjlinnel@sbcglobal.net

Designer fashion jewelry show. Excellent as gifts. Reasonably priced. Great for actors! Sterling, gold, pearls, semi-precious stones. Noon to 6pm.

Gourmet Donuts at Frittelli's in Beverly Hills...

Frittelli's Doughnuts and Coffee
350 North Canon Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-276-1408

Crepes at La Crepe in West Hollywood...

La Crepe
8539 W. Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-657-4026

Vegan in Culver City...

The Vegan Joint
10438 National Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
310-559-1357
11am-9pm, to 10pm Fri/Sat, closed Tuesdays

Vegetarian Mexican in Burbank...

Leonor's Vegetarian Mexican Restaurant
5217 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Valley Village, CA 91606
818-769-6315
10am-10pm daily