DOUCHEBAGGERY IS THE GREATEST HUMBLER

Recently, Chuck Zito's lawsuit against FX was dismissed.  We proved that there was absolutely no connection between SOA and the show that Chuck pitched four years prior. 

My blog rant against Zito back in season two came at a time of heightened job stress and intense scrutiny.  It was a vicious, arrogant response (I took down the blog, my reasons here).  I can list all the pathetic reasons why I wrote it, but that doesn't matter.  The fact is I said some incredibly inflammatory and hurtful shit about a guy I never met or even talked to.  When I sat in the deposition for the case and watched Chuck's reaction to my testimony, I realized that this was a guy who sincerely thought he was wronged.  He wasn't some dick trying to squeeze Fox or fuck me over.  He truly believed he was owed recompense.  I knew legally he had no case, but personally, I came out that depo feeling really shitty about myself. 

I knew Chuck would have the option to appeal, so I had my lawyer arrange a lunch before that process began.  What I wanted to say to Chuck couldn't happen with litigation pending.  Chuck agreed.  He actually showed up to lunch wearing an SOA cut (it was the one I gave Charlie Sheen.  Chuck and Charlie are friends).  When I saw the cut I knew it was either a really good thing or a really bad thing.  It was good.  He wore it to let me know that he was a huge fan of the show.  With the eminent threat of death removed I was able to sit down with Chuck and apologize for the blog.  Man to man.  He was gracious and accepted.  Turns out we have a lot of mutual friends in and around the outlaw world.  He knows most of the guys in the 81 who I ride with and use as advisers.  We shared a meal, he told me some amazing stories and we buried the hatchet.  As I suspected, he's a very sweet guy.

I also told Chuck that it would be great to get him on Sons.  I'd love for him to play a bad ass Nomad from NYC.  Add a little Sinatra bling to the table.  Details are still being worked out, but I think that's going to happen.  I'll keep you posted.

The main point of this entry, as is all my blogs, is to document this journey.  I'm sure I'll continue to say and do shit that almost gets me fired or killed; that's just part of my cuntish charm.  But I'm also a guy who cleans up his shit.  I have to.  I'd drown in fecal swells.

SEASON 5 UPDATE

I've turned into such a lazy fucking blogger.  Really, Twitter is like the fast food of social media.  I never want to sit down and eat a good blog anymore.  I'm turning into the rest of the loser hackycunts who write blogs about television. 

Season 5... fuck me, season 5.  Really?  How did that happen?  Wow.  Seems like only yesterday that all the fucking critics were saying we were just The Soprano's on motorcycles and that we'd never last.

Anyway, writer's room is in full swing.  Big arcs loosely broken.  New characters loosely defined.  501 on the board.  We'll finish beating it out tomorrow and I'll start writing this weekend.  My hope is to have four scripts completed before we begin production.  All my actors' options have been picked up, so everyone is scheduled to begin work mid-May. Right now we have four new major characters for season 5.  One is Damon Pope, who's daughter Tig killed at the end of season 4.  The other three characters... well, I'll tell you this much.  One wears a patch we've never seen.  One is hard, curvy and very sexy.  One packs a platinum .45 with a walrus tusk handle, he's incredibly dangerous, but really, he just wants to be loved.  Vague enough?

I'll gear up WTFsutter again next week.  Hang in there, kids.  More shit to keep you amused on the way.  

PALEYFEST... I GOT TICKETS, BITCHES.

Sons of Anarchy has been invited to the Paleyfest this season.  Normally, I avoid anything that contains the suffix, "fest", but this one is an exception.  Here's some info from their website -- 

Mission

The Paley Center for Media, with locations in New York and Los Angeles, leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public. Drawing upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the leaders of the media community, the Paley Center examines the intersections between media and society. The general public can access the collection and participate in programs that explore and celebrate the creativity, the innovations, the personalities, and the leaders who are shaping media. Through the global programs of its Media Council and International Council, the Paley Center also serves as a neutral setting where media professionals can engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry.

  

 Events 

Throughout the year, The Paley Center for Media hosts discussions with influential newsmakers, journalists, and world leaders on today's important issues. The Paley Center also celebrates excellence in drama, comedy, and documentary film with a range of events that examine the creative process behind great entertainment.

The William S. Paley Television Festival: PaleyFest

Named for William S. Paley, founder of CBS and the Paley Center, this annual Festival began in 1984 to celebrate the collaborative creativity behind making great entertainment content.  In connecting media enthusiasts with individuals who bring to life outstanding programming, PaleyFest creates an extraordinary interactive pop culture event.

On Wednesday, March 7th, 7pm, at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, myself and the cast will do a panel for the very reputable Paley Center.  Why us?  I haven't figured that out yet and I'm hoping they don't think on it too hard.  

You can purchase tickets here --  SOA TIX

If you can't afford tickets, have no fear, I purchased 10 tickets on my own dime and I will give them to the first ten fans who tweet "Give me my ticket, bitch" on 2/22/12 at 2:22pm.  Here's the qualification, you have to live in SoCal.  I ain't flying anyone in for this, kids.  So if you can drive here in under two hours, you qualify.  You tweet, I check, you get the tickets.  And yes, I know it's unfair for those of you who don't live in Southern California.  But you know what... not my fucking problem, 'cause I'm the one with the tickets. 

And yes, I love you.