We're offering a 2-week trial of WrapPRO for $1. If you’ve been wanting to check out our full coverage, now’s the time. Greetings!What exactly do networks and streamers want from a television pitch? That's what we set out to uncover in the first edition of our ongoing series, Trade Secrets. Our TV editor, Jose Alejandro Bastidas, and his intrepid team talked to executives from virtually all of the major players, from networks like ABC to streamers like Paramount+, to identify the elements they're looking for before they give the coveted green light. Some of the key highlights:
As teased yesterday, Trade Secrets is a little different from our usual mix of breaking news stories, analyses, Q&A and features – even if they share the same DNA. These are stories meant to answer the kinds of questions that come up when you're navigating the complex world of Hollywood, but are paired with our staff's in-depth reporting, wide breadth of sourcing and institutional knowledge and expertise. The ultimate goal is to build a comprehensive resource guide for both outsiders looking to get into the entertainment business, as well as veterans looking to work smarter. Look for our next story to drop in two weeks. Roger Cheng Before we move on, be sure to follow me on my socials linked below for the latest updates. DMs are open for tips.    
Between consolidation and the end of the streaming boom, it's getting harder to obtain a green light for a TV show (see below for the grim numbers). But it pays to know what each player is looking for... 
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