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X-Dan
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Mar 11, 2003, 4:28 PM

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I have an idea for a reality series and would like to know if anyone has any ideas on marketing it to a network?
I also was wondering about copyright of the idea so that no one decides they are going to do the same thing any suggestions?
I have the pilot shot and am currently working on other episodes but right now I am using my out of pocket money to produce! And would really love the backing of a network!

X-Doug_Graham
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Mar 12, 2003, 12:01 PM

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: I also was wondering about copyright of the idea so that no one decides they are going to do the same thing any suggestions?
Ideas cannot be copyrighted...only specific arrangements of words or images.
: I have the pilot shot and am currently working on other episodes but right now I am using my out of pocket money to produce! And would really love the backing of a network!
That's great! Most networks will want to see a pilot in the can before they'll talk to you.
Get a lawyer before you sign anything.
Regards,
Doug Graham

X-grinner
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Mar 13, 2003, 6:36 PM

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Actually, get an entertainment attorney now. Trust me, it's money well spent.
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X-dan
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Mar 19, 2003, 10:24 AM

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how much is it going to cost for an attorney?

X-dingle
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Mar 28, 2003, 8:11 PM

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depends on the atty of course. No less than 200 per hour for a good one.

X-hunter
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Aug 31, 2003, 4:41 PM

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: how much is it going to cost for an attorney?
kGo to www.wga.org, register idea with writers guild, need credit card, cost $20.