It used to be highly common, when they bought original material, rather than only commissioning adaptations of already-existent "popular" Intellectual Property. Usually back then, under 40% of what was bought (never for full price, but optioned against full payment when made, the option depending on the enthusiasm of the buyer) got made. When the Intergalactic Widget-Makers took over, they stopped that.
I got behind due to some th
ings beyond my control, so I have been binge-reading this morning. Looking forward to the next exciting episode!
Very well done. Hard to believe you couldn't sell this.
It sold (and the "option price" was enough to take care of things for awhile). It just didn't get made.
That's a real shame.
It used to be highly common, when they bought original material, rather than only commissioning adaptations of already-existent "popular" Intellectual Property. Usually back then, under 40% of what was bought (never for full price, but optioned against full payment when made, the option depending on the enthusiasm of the buyer) got made. When the Intergalactic Widget-Makers took over, they stopped that.
Thanks for clarifying, someone missed out on a hit.