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lattsam · 03/23/2011, 01:58 pm

Maybe I should show a script of a potential episode to Steve Purcell first, and see if he'll give me his blessing. After all, it worked for the radio play!

Should I do this or not?

(Oh, and by the way, the series I want to pitch is NOT my abridged series, just to get that out of the way.)

crfh · 03/23/2011, 02:15 pm

... I'm not sure you can pitch fan work to a network?

coolguy721 · 03/23/2011, 02:19 pm

dont

Remolay · 03/23/2011, 03:11 pm

Don't pitch the show, see if Steve likes it anyways?

*Irishmile* · 03/23/2011, 03:19 pm

One of those reasons not to do this is that you do not have the rights to even pitch the idea...

Its like going to Sega and saying ... "Hey I have this totally cool idea for a Mario game."

SHODANFreeman · 03/23/2011, 03:55 pm

Let me guess, the entire series is all about how Nick Jameson and Bill Farmer haven't voiced the characters in 18 years?

coolsome · 03/23/2011, 04:03 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irishmile

One of those reasons not to do this is that you do not have the rights to even pitch the idea...

Its like going to Sega and saying ... "Hey I have this totally cool idea for a Mario game."

There goes my idea to get Shenmue 3

*Irishmile* · 03/23/2011, 04:10 pm

..... Now I will not be able to sleep at night because the world is not fair.. and has denied me Shenmue 3

Fly · 03/23/2011, 04:46 pm

Just don't. No.

coolguy721 · 03/23/2011, 06:12 pm

ok lattasman/badasp here the truth...

FREELANCE POLICE WILL NEVER BE UNCANCELED! NICK JAMESON AND BILL FARMER WILL NEVER VOICE SAM AND MAX AGAIN! JUST GET USED TO IT!

....thank you

RAnthonyMahan · 03/24/2011, 04:04 am

Even if television networks took completely unsolicited pitches, you don't own Sam and Max. Unless your name is Steve Purcell, don't bother.

lattsam · 03/24/2011, 05:21 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by hamza721

ok lattasman/badasp here the truth...

FREELANCE POLICE WILL NEVER BE UNCANCELED! NICK JAMESON AND BILL FARMER WILL NEVER VOICE SAM AND MAX AGAIN! JUST GET USED TO IT!

....thank you

I don't think that's appropriate for this thread. This thread is about pitching a Sam and Max series to Adult Swim.

Okay, Hamza?

coolguy721 · 03/24/2011, 01:04 pm

^

ok but please just stop persisting with that

lattsam · 03/24/2011, 01:21 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by hamza721

^

ok but please just stop persisting with that

I'll try not to... but it won't be easy.

Anyway, back to the pitching... now Adult Swim has branched into an earlier time slot - 9:00 PM Eastern. Do you think that would be the ideal time slot for a new Sam and Max series, or do you think they should air it later than that?

Icedhope · 03/24/2011, 01:37 pm

Guys seriously, who are you to tear someone down for having an Idea? it's uncalled for and not necessary.

So he has been adamant about Nick and Bill. Well he's a fan of it, and he would like to see it happen.

Seriously though stop knocking someone down.

lombre · 03/24/2011, 01:42 pm

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it all type of illegal to pitch a show based off another guy's creation?

Icedhope · 03/24/2011, 01:44 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by lombre

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it all type of illegal to pitch a show based off another guy's creation?

Not if he pitches it to Steve and asks for his permission.

coolsome · 03/24/2011, 01:45 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by lombre

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it all type of illegal to pitch a show based off another guy's creation?

Lucus Arts could pitch a Monkey Island show with out even telling Ron Gilbert so no :P

lombre · 03/24/2011, 01:49 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icedhope

Not if he pitches it to Steve and asks for his permission.

Whoops, my mistake.

Still, I don't see this happening.

Icedhope · 03/24/2011, 02:08 pm

So, you don't see it happening doesn't mean, that someone can't post an Idea.

03/23/2011, 01:58 pm	#1
lattsam OH WEMS! Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 404	I'd like to pitch a new Sam & Max series to Adult Swim, but... Maybe I should show a script of a potential episode to Steve Purcell first, and see if he'll give me his blessing. After all, it worked for the radio play! Should I do this or not? (Oh, and by the way, the series I want to pitch is NOT my abridged series, just to get that out of the way.)

03/23/2011, 02:15 pm	#2
crfh Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mexico Posts: 708	... I'm not sure you can pitch fan work to a network? __________________ Power Nap A guy who has to sleep in a world that never sleeps anymore. College Roomies from Hell!!! Mutants, tentacles, Satan, gun-toting girls.

03/23/2011, 03:11 pm	#4
Remolay Does not compute Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Planet Earth(Sol 3) Status: My head asplode Posts: 1,987	Don't pitch the show, see if Steve likes it anyways? __________________ It's Gallifreyan, it doesn't translate Crap I do: Homestar WUW Twitter YouTube Fanfiction.net It says Remolay

03/23/2011, 03:19 pm	#5
Irishmile The Skipping Dead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI, its a paradise 3 months of the year Posts: 6,542	One of those reasons not to do this is that you do not have the rights to even pitch the idea... Its like going to Sega and saying ... "Hey I have this totally cool idea for a Mario game." __________________ unholy THIS! I am a community moderator, here to assist, keep the peace, and keep these boards clean and friendly for all. I am a volunteer, and not a Telltale employee, and my opinions are my own.

03/23/2011, 04:10 pm	#8
Irishmile The Skipping Dead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI, its a paradise 3 months of the year Posts: 6,542	..... Now I will not be able to sleep at night because the world is not fair.. and has denied me Shenmue 3 __________________ unholy THIS! I am a community moderator, here to assist, keep the peace, and keep these boards clean and friendly for all. I am a volunteer, and not a Telltale employee, and my opinions are my own.

03/23/2011, 02:19 pm	#3
coolguy721 Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA! Posts: 695	dont

03/23/2011, 03:55 pm	#6
SHODANFreeman Mute Ruler of Insects Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,741	Let me guess, the entire series is all about how Nick Jameson and Bill Farmer haven't voiced the characters in 18 years?

03/23/2011, 04:46 pm	#9
Fly Pretentious Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 80	Just don't. No.

03/23/2011, 06:12 pm	#10
coolguy721 Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA! Posts: 695	ok lattasman/badasp here the truth... FREELANCE POLICE WILL NEVER BE UNCANCELED! NICK JAMESON AND BILL FARMER WILL NEVER VOICE SAM AND MAX AGAIN! JUST GET USED TO IT! ....thank you

03/24/2011, 04:04 am	#11
RAnthonyMahan Hyperkinetic Humany Thing Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,625	Even if television networks took completely unsolicited pitches, you don't own Sam and Max. Unless your name is Steve Purcell, don't bother. __________________ None of your damn business, Sam. My new book! My old book! My writing blog!

03/24/2011, 01:04 pm	#13
coolguy721 Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA! Posts: 695	^ ok but please just stop persisting with that

03/24/2011, 01:37 pm	#15
Icedhope 007 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: IL Posts: 3,299	Guys seriously, who are you to tear someone down for having an Idea? it's uncalled for and not necessary. So he has been adamant about Nick and Bill. Well he's a fan of it, and he would like to see it happen. Seriously though stop knocking someone down. __________________ Good things come to those who wait, bad things come to those who hate, girlfriends come to those who date, children come to those who mate. ~ Haggis "Requiescat in pace my father and nephew" Now Playing: ~~MGS3~~ - ~~Portable Ops~~ - Peace Walker - Metal Gear - Solid Snake - Metal Gear Solid - MGS2 - MGS4

03/24/2011, 01:42 pm	#16
lombre Commando Crusher Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: O, Hi, and sometimes O! Posts: 906	Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it all type of illegal to pitch a show based off another guy's creation? __________________ "Always expect the best of others... And watch as your hope is crushed like crackers in a fat man's bed. And the fat man is angry. And the fat man has a sledgehammer. And the fat man is yelling 'DIE, CRACKERS, DIE!!'" - Rat, Pearls Before Swine

03/24/2011, 02:08 pm	#20
Icedhope 007 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: IL Posts: 3,299	So, you don't see it happening doesn't mean, that someone can't post an Idea. __________________ Good things come to those who wait, bad things come to those who hate, girlfriends come to those who date, children come to those who mate. ~ Haggis "Requiescat in pace my father and nephew" Now Playing: ~~MGS3~~ - ~~Portable Ops~~ - Peace Walker - Metal Gear - Solid Snake - Metal Gear Solid - MGS2 - MGS4

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