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Television Development: How Hollywood Creates New TV Series 1st Edition

by Bob Levy (Author)
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Development is a large and central part of the American TV industry, and yet the details of how it works – who makes development decisions and why, where ideas for new shows come from, even basics like the differences between what TV studios and TV networks do – remain elusive to many.

In this book, lecturer and acclaimed television producer Bob Levy offers a detailed introduction to television development, the process by which the Hollywood TV industry creates new scripted series. Written both for students and industry professionals, Television Development serves as a comprehensive introduction to all facets of the development process: the terminology, timelines, personnel and industrial processes that take a new TV project from idea to pitch to script to pilot to series. In addition to describing these processes, Levy also examines creative strategies for successful development, and teaches readers how to apply these strategies to their own careers and speak the language of development across all forms of visual storytelling.

Written by the renowned producer responsible for developing and executive producing Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars, Television Development is an essential starting point for students, executives, agents, producers, directors and writers to learn how new series are created. Accompanying online material includes sample pitches, pilot scripts, and other development documents.

A companion website for the book is available here: https://www.tvboblevy.com/

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    February 1, 2019
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
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"Levy pulls back the curtain and reveals how Hollywood creates new TV series. With decades of experience as a producer and network development exec, he knows all the secrets and shares them in this excellent, comprehensive book!"
―Neil Landau, Assistant Dean, Dean’s Special Programs and Co-Director, MFA Screenwriting Program, Writing for Television, UCLA School of Theatre, Film & Television

"Anyone who hopes to create a hit show needs to learn how to write and how to navigate the Hollywood TV development process. Levy's book is the only book that explains the Hollywood development process in detail, and it’s awesome!"
―Kevin Williamson, Creator of Tell Me a Story and Dawson's Creek; Co-creator of The Vampire Diaries; Writer of Scream

"Levy’s book is a terrific resource full of detailed insider information on how to create a new series―the best guide to the subject I’ve seen."

―Evan Smith, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University

About the Author

Bob Levy has worked in television for more than 30 years and has been practicing development at the highest levels of the television industry for 25 years. He is best known for developing and executive producing the hit shows Gossip Girl, The Vampire Diaries and Pretty Little Liars. He also currently serves as a lecturer at UCLA, teaching TV development in the Producers Program of their graduate film school.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 1st edition (February 1, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1138584231
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1138584235
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.71 x 9 inches
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William L. McGee and Sandra V. McGee, Authors
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on a complex subject
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2020
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Given the complexity of the subject, and the enormous amount of information to be covered, this book is well-organized and well-written. The content was exactly what I was looking for. The Glossary and Index are an important part of the book. I highly recommend Mr. Levy's book to anyone who wants to know or learn what is involved in the making of a television or streaming series.
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Brian C. Wimbles
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book written on the TV industry. Period.
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2019
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Really one of the best books of any kind you can purchase fro any role in Hollywood Or New York film and especially the TV industry, valuable for producers, writers, even PA’s will get something out of it.
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NancyReyes
5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2020
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If you're goal is to write for TV this book is as vital as Robert McKee "Story." It breaks down the industry VERY well.
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Angela Parham
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good - lots of detail
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2023
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Bought as a gift. It is more of a textbook though.
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Jackie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book.
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2021
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The book was not only relevant, it was easy to read and very informative.
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BAC
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Overview of US Television Development
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2020
This book provides a detailed overview of the television development process and is an invaluable resource for those looking to learn more about the inner workings of the television industry. This book offers a thorough explanation of each step of the development chain (including the pitch process), an overview of the how the television business operates, and a fascinating window into the decision-making and thought processes of writers, producers and development executives. Bob Levy's entertaining and crisp writing, and wealth of stories and examples from his own career as a top development executive and producer, make this book an enjoyable read.
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Ricardo
5.0 out of 5 stars Referencia obligada
Reviewed in Mexico on July 24, 2021
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Excelente referencia y vista interna de los procesos de los que no se aprenden más que solo trabajando en la industria. Incluso que esperar monetariamente .
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Raj S
5.0 out of 5 stars The only book needed for anyone wanting to know how it's all done...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2019
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Perfect resource with detailed insider information. This book is a crash course for anyone who wants to know the inner workings of developing a TV series for the television industry for the most sophisticated market - the US. Learnings can be used to develop and pitch in other markets as well.

Don't look for any other book. This is the one!
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