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Welcome to Storybreakers! The podcast where we come up with a brand new film plot every single episode. And if you like it, it's yours! This series ended in 2018. However, it has been relaunched under the Writing Chops brand. Click here to check out the new version on Spotify now. read less

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Episode 1: Christmas Special: Elf On The Shelf - A Horror Film Idea

Episode 1: Christmas Special: Elf On The Shelf - A Horror Film Idea

Storybreakers is back! Welcome to the show where we come up with a brand-new film idea off the top of our heads. And if you like it... It's yours! For this special Holiday episode, your host, Chris Brennan, is joined by screenwriter and director, Paul Bushe to craft a new original horror film idea, inspired by Elf on the Shelf (mixed with a little bit of Paranormal Activity). Subscribe now so you don't miss another episode. Also, check out our video version on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/kLYLiUxOOkA Click here to download 5 tried, tested, and proven Screenwriter Email Templates for free: https://www.writingchops.io/screenwriter-email-marketing-ebook =========================== Connect with us! Subscribe to the Writing Chops YouTube Channel so you don't miss out: @writing-chops https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAHcYDu5lAPn5y1B6WgILBA?sub_confirmation=1 =========================== TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@writingchops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writingchops/ #screenwriting #screenwriter =========================== Our mission at Writing Chops is to give screenwriters the tools, strategies, and resources to turn their passion into their profession.

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Episode 1: Christmas Special: Elf On The Shelf - A Horror Film Idea

Episode 1: Christmas Special: Elf On The Shelf - A Horror Film Idea

Storybreakers is back! Welcome to the show where we come up with a brand-new film idea off the top of our heads. And if you like it... It's yours! For this special Holiday episode, your host, Chris Brennan, is joined by screenwriter and director, Paul Bushe to craft a new original horror film idea, inspired by Elf on the Shelf (mixed with a little bit of Paranormal Activity). Subscribe now so you don't miss another episode. Also, check out our video version on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/kLYLiUxOOkA Click here to download 5 tried, tested, and proven Screenwriter Email Templates for free: https://www.writingchops.io/screenwriter-email-marketing-ebook =========================== Connect with us! Subscribe to the Writing Chops YouTube Channel so you don't miss out: @writing-chops https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAHcYDu5lAPn5y1B6WgILBA?sub_confirmation=1 =========================== TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@writingchops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writingchops/ #screenwriting #screenwriter =========================== Our mission at Writing Chops is to give screenwriters the tools, strategies, and resources to turn their passion into their profession.

X-Files: Flight 180 (The Final Destination Spec Script) Studio Reading Session

X-Files: Flight 180 (The Final Destination Spec Script) Studio Reading Session

Welcome to Storybreakers Special Studio Session Reading. This is the first in possibly a new series, where we move from the stage and record a faithful adaptation of an unproduced Hollywood script. The first one up is the unmade X-Files script, Flight 180 by Jeffrey Riddick. This script is particularly interesting, not just because it is fantastic. But it would eventually become the 2000 Horror film Final Destination. Yep, that's right. Final Destination first started as an X-Files Spec script. Your Players for the show are as follows: MULDER Niall Bruton SCULLY Muireann Darcy CHARLES Matthew O'Brien SHERIFF WOOD, SKINNER, CANCER MAN Morgan Jones AARON TALL MAN David O'Neill JOSH Donagh Humphreys MONICA Lauren Murphy Narrator Liam Cooney Sound & Music applied by Jim Sheridan If you enjoy what you hear, share this episode on Facebook & Twitter & Subscribe for more episodes.

Storybreakers Alien 3 Dynamic Live Reading Panel

Storybreakers Alien 3 Dynamic Live Reading Panel

Welcome to Storybreakers special Dynamic Live Reading Panel episode, featuring the cast of our recent explosive show: Alien 3 Live. Get all the nitty gritty on how we put the show together, how the cast came up with their characters and our thoughts on the long-lost, original script for Alien 3. Muireann Darcy: Ellen Ripley Liam Cooney: Brother John David O'Neill: The Abbott Wayne Talbot: Anthony Donagh Humphreys as Brother Kyle Morgan C. Jones as the morose menagerie of muttonheaded Monks The Xenomorph: Matthew O'Brien The Narrator: Niall Bruton Please share!

Alien 3 Live (The Unmade, Original Script) Part 2

Alien 3 Live (The Unmade, Original Script) Part 2

Welcome to part 2 of the Storybreakers Dynamic Live Reading special of the original, unmade script for Alien 3! Performed on November 15th at The Grand Social Dublin to a jam-packed audience, for the first and last time ever, we performed the legendary, infamous Wooden Planet script by Vincent Ward & John Fasano. The question we want to know is: Should they have just stuck with their original plans and made Vincent Ward's Wooden Planet vision. Well, we're about to find out! Your players for the show are: Muireann Darcy: Ellen Ripley Liam Cooney: Brother John David O'Neill: The Abbott Wayne Talbot: Anthony Donagh Humphreys as Brother Kyle Morgan C. Jones as the morose menagerie of muttonheaded Monks The Xenomorph: Matthew O'Brien The Narrator: Niall Bruton The Music, Sound effects & Sound Mix: Jim Sheridan Please share!

Alien 3 Live (The Unmade, Original Script) Part 1

Alien 3 Live (The Unmade, Original Script) Part 1

Welcome to part 1 of the Storybreakers Dynamic Live Reading special of the original, unmade script for Alien 3! Performed on November 15th, at The Grand Social Dublin to a jam-packed audience, for the first and last time ever, we performed the legendary, infamous Wooden Planet script by Vincent Ward & John Fasano. The question we want to know is: Should they have just stuck with their original plans and made Vincent Ward's Wooden Planet vision. Well, we're about to find out! Your players for the show are: Muireann Darcy: Ellen Ripley Liam Cooney: Brother John David O'Neill: The Abbott Wayne Talbot: Anthony Donagh Humphreys as Brother Kyle Morgan C. Jones as the morose menagerie of muttonheaded Monks The Xenomorph: Matthew O'Brien The Narrator: Niall Bruton The Music, Sound effects & Sound Mix: Jim Sheridan, so this could be the most immersive show yet! Please share!

#82 The Final Storypitch Battle: WE HAVE A WINNER!

#82 The Final Storypitch Battle: WE HAVE A WINNER!

Over the past couple of months, Stevie and Chris have been in a battle for Story Supremacy. Tears were shed, blood was spilled, all to see who would be the victor in an epic Storypitch battle. On episode 82, one champion emerged... But who was it? Joined by writer/director Brian O'Neill as the Head Of Studio. Which Storypitch does he choose?

#81 -Historical Pitch Battle

#81 -Historical Pitch Battle

On this week's episode, we are challenge by Paul Brennan to come up with a film or TV idea that is based on Historical events. Our Head Of Studio for the Pitch Battle is the writer, director & host of the Irish FilmShow: Aidan Duffy. Stevie is currently leading the Pitch Battle 3-2. Can Chris even it up? Or does he suffer crippling defeat? Find out now!

#80 - ULTIMATE Irish Movie Pitch Battle

#80 - ULTIMATE Irish Movie Pitch Battle

Welcome to episode 80! This weeks challenge comes from Niall Bruton who demanded we deliver the ULTIMATE! Irish movie pitch. From setting to casting, it must be green to the core. With the scores now tied at 2-2, we invited Chris's brother, History Master and film buff, Paul Brennan to occupy the "Head of Studio" throne. Will the Brennan's stick together on this one or will sibling rivalry raise its pretty little head in favour of Stevie?

#79 - Turn A TV Show Into A Movie

#79 - Turn A TV Show Into A Movie

On this episode, we are challenged to choose a tv show and turn it into a movie... But which ones will we pick? Special Guests in the PodCave are actor and Narrator, Niall Bruton & Cosplayer Extraordinaire Lauren Murphy (AKA Pixie Styxx) - https://www.facebook.com/chronic.pixiestyxx https://www.facebook.com/niallbrutonactor

#78 - Creature Feature Pitch Battle

#78 - Creature Feature Pitch Battle

Welcome to episode 78! It's time for a Creature Feature #StoryPitch Battle! Our 'Head Of Studio' today is writer and host of the Irish Pubcast, Wayne Talbot. Which #StoryPitch will Wayne go for, a creature feature set in an Alaskan Glacier or a Killer Klown film with a twist! Find out now! Check out the Irish Pubcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-pubcast/id417133428?mt=2 And Geek Planet Online: http://pubcast.geekplanetonline.com/

#77 - Blade - Pitch Battle 2

#77 - Blade - Pitch Battle 2

Welcome to episode 77! On todays show the guys are pitching their version of Blade to this weeks "Head of the Studio" Paul Bushe. Stevie brings in a 1-0 lead to this one but can Chris tie up the score? If your a fan of wrestling then check out Paul Bushe on the Kiss My Ass Club Wrestling Podcast, https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/kiss-my-ass-club-podcast/id1143839032?mt=2

#76 - Pitch Battle

#76 - Pitch Battle

Welcome to episode 76! Its time for a #PitchBattle and this week we are joined by the amazingly talented, and hilarious, actor Niall Bruton. Both Stevie and Chris have to pitch a Futuristic Crime movie to this weeks "Head of the Studio" Niall and the loser takes one step closer to completing a forfeit chosen by you the listener! Let us know what that forfeit should be on Twitter www.twitter.com/storybreakers or on Facebook www.facebook.com/storybreakers and we will pick the worse one to complete! You can follow Niall Bruton on YouTube www.youtube.com/user/Guchysaurus FaceBook www.facebook.com/niallbrutonactor Instagram www.instagram.com/niallbruton/

JJ Abrams's Superman Flyby Live Script Reading part 2

JJ Abrams's Superman Flyby Live Script Reading part 2

Welcome to part 2 of a very special episode of Storybreakers, and today, you are getting exclusive access to our Dublin Comic Con live reading of JJ Abrams's 2003 Superman Flyby script. Originally written to be the first part of a trilogy, If this film was to be made, it really would've changed the landscape of Hollywood blockbuster cinema as we know it. Unfortunately, JJ Abrams's script floated to the bottom of the Hollywood sea, lost forever... Until now! Your Players For The Performance Will Be: Superman - Donagh Humphreys Lois Lane - Donna Nikolaisen Lex Luthor - Morgan C. Jones Jor-El/Perry White - David O'Neill Ty-Zor - Liam Cooney Jimmy Olsen/Jonathan Kent - Ciaran Marcantonio Lara - Lauren Murphy Ancillary Characters - Wayne Talbot Narrator - Niall Bruton

JJ Abrams's Superman Flyby Live Script Reading part 1

JJ Abrams's Superman Flyby Live Script Reading part 1

Welcome to part 1 of a very special episode of Storybreakers, and today, you are getting exclusive access to our Dublin Comic Con live reading of JJ Abrams's 2003 Superman Flyby script. Originally written to be the first part of a trilogy, If this film was to be made, it really would've changed the landscape of Hollywood blockbuster cinema as we know it. Unfortunately, JJ Abrams's script floated to the bottom of the Hollywood sea, lost forever... Until now! Your Players For The Performance Will Be: Superman - Donagh Humphreys Lois Lane - Donna Nikolaisen Lex Luthor - Morgan C. Jones Jor-El/Perry White - David O'Neill Ty-Zor - Liam Cooney Jimmy Olsen/Jonathan Kent - Ciaran Marcantonio Lara - Lauren Murphy Ancillary Characters - Wayne Talbot Narrator - Niall Bruton

Star Trek Live Reading (The Unaired Episode) Part 2

Star Trek Live Reading (The Unaired Episode) Part 2

Welcome to part 2 of Storybreakers Star Trek dynamic Live Script Reading Special! This time, we boldly go where no man has gone before as we perform the greatest Star Trek script never made. Back in 1967, The Edge Of Forever episode of Star Trek: The Original Series was a landmark achievement in television and was known as one of the very best Star Trek tales of all time... But it was radically different to what should have been! Due to technological and budget restraints, Harlan Ellison's award-winning masterpiece of a script never made it to the audiences as he always intended... Until now! Right before Storybreakers hits Dublin Comic Con with a Mega Live Reading, don't miss out on Dublin's Original Star Trek Blockbuster Event Of The Year. Your players for the show are as follows: Captain Kirk - Donagh Humphreys, Mr. Spock - Matthew O'Brien, Yeoman Rand & Edith - Lauren Murphy, Guardian Of Forever, Beckwith & Cook - David O'Neil, Transporter Chief, Renegade & Trooper - Ciaran Marcantonio, LeBeque, Orator & Janitor - Wayne Talbot, Narrator - Nial Bruton

Star Trek Live Reading (The Unaired Episode) Part 1

Star Trek Live Reading (The Unaired Episode) Part 1

Welcome to Storybreakers Star Trek dynamic Live Script Reading Special! This time, we boldly go where no man has gone before as we perform the greatest Star Trek script never made. Back in 1967, The Edge Of Forever episode of Star Trek: The Original Series was a landmark achievement in television and was known as one of the very best Star Trek tales of all time... But it was radically different to what should have been! Due to technological and budget restraints, Harlan Ellison's award-winning masterpiece of a script never made it to the audiences as he always intended... Until now! Right before Storybreakers hits Dublin Comic Con with a Mega Live Reading, don't miss out on Dublin's Original Star Trek Blockbuster Event Of The Year. Your players for the show are as follows: Captain Kirk - Donagh Humphreys, Mr. Spock - Matthew O'Brien, Yeoman Rand & Edith - Lauren Murphy, Guardian Of Forever, Beckwith & Cook - David O'Neil, Transporter Chief, Renegade & Trooper - Ciaran Marcantonio, LeBeque, Orator & Janitor - Wayne Talbot, Narrator - Nial Bruton

#75 - Be Back Soon

#75 - Be Back Soon

Welcome to episode 75! On this milestone we decided to review our past episodes, telling you which ones we think would be your favourites, best moments, worst moments and episodes we would like to tackle in the future.

Welcome to episode 74! This week we drive into the shark invested deep blue see as we take on Bruce! Now we both agree Jaws is untouchable as a movie, however, it does not have a decent sequel to its name. So today The StoryBreakers are going to change that.

#73 - Movie Magic

#73 - Movie Magic

Welcome to episode 73! This week we played the StoryBreakers game with Hooch over at www.twitter.com/MRexPodcast. He came up with a comedy set in the past about a husband and wife trying to make their very first blockbuster movie.

#72 - Alien Ovomorph

#72 - Alien Ovomorph

Welcome to episode 72! This week we take a trip back to the Alien franchise to make a new tale in the canon. Why do face-huggers get demised so quickly in the movies? Thanks to Colin over at www.twitter.com/tweetfailordie for his thoughts on our pervious Alien5 episode and to Darren Fahey for the pitch.