Jeff Schectman
Expertise
Movies, TV, Gaming
- Jeff is a longtime TV/Film industry veteran.
- He is also a published blogger, writer, and screenwriter.
- Jeff has worked directly with many top Hollywood actors, filmmakers, and executives on many projects.
Experience
Jeff has been working creatively in the TV/Film industry for over 20 years for many studios, including MGM, Disney, and Fox. He is a produced screenwriter, having penned the Warner Bros. distributed indie comedy "Extreme Dating." For several years, he's been a contributing writer for multiple sports and entertainment sites, and he has written for gaming company Razor Edge Games.
Education
Jeff received his Bachelor's degree in Film from Boston University's College of Communications, where he studied TV/Film writing and production.
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Stories By Jeff Schectman
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In the alternate timeline of For All Mankind, Back to the Future looked a little different — or would've, if the lawyers hadn't gotten involved.
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While fans of the iconic teen rom-com "10 Things I Hate About You" likely know all about the movie's characters, they may not know where the film was shot.
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Stepping out of Sheldon Cooper's shadow was always going to be tricky for Jim Parsons. What does the former "The Big Bang Theory" star think about typecasting?
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Johnny Galecki played a nerd on "The Big Bang Theory" but was practically the exact opposite when he played a fictional version of himself on "Entourage."
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Apparently, George R.R. Martin was out of the loop when it came to the final seasons of HBO's "Game of Thrones," as he himself admitted.
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Seth MacFarlane may most be affiliated with "Family Guy," but his contributions to the show only go so far, despite what common myths you might believe.
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Anne Winters got to do a lot of fun things in her role on "The Orville." But what did she think was the coolest?
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John Travolta has a pretty good idea.about what happened to his character, Danny Zuko, and his love interest, Sandy Olsson, after the events of "Grease."
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There is one disturbing scene from "Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country" that didn't bother director Nicholas Meyer until years later.
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Have you ever wondered how much the wheel on "Wheel of Fortune" actually weighs?
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Here's how Bruce Horak, who played Hemmer on "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," reacted when he heard that his character's days were numbered.
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The iconic Mr. Incredible from "The Incredibles" has found a place in the life of young Sheldon, and the only way you'd know is if you recognize his voice.
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One has to wonder how opinionated NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ever agreed to be in the 1980 disaster parody film "Airplane!" in the first place.
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Who is this platinum-haired actor who has embraced the challenge of succeeding the iconic Majel Barrett as Christine Chapel on "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds"?
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Considering the popularity of "Star Wars," it should come as no surprise that Mark Hamill guest-starred on "The Simpsons" -- but who did he play?
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Fans of Slider from the original "Top Gun" may be surprised to learn the character's fate after the events of the film, as related by the actor who played him.
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One actor in "The Witcher" is no stranger to fantasy worlds. In fact, she's appeared in one of the most popular franchises of all time: "Star Wars."
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Jason Alexander not only helped bring the iconic character George Costanza to life, but he also directed three episodes of "Seinfeld."
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For a show about nothing, "Seinfeld" is full of memorable episodes. This particular Season 2 installment is a fan favorite and the highest-rated on IMDb.
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The 2019 Liam Neeson movie "Cold Pursuit" takes place in the fictional ski resort town of Kehoe, Colorado, but here is where it was actually filmed.
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This talented actor has been the voice of Bart on "The Simpsons" for well over three decades, dating back to the show's early days as an animated short.
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One actor appeared in more Star Trek: The Original Series episodes than any other, and it's not necessarily who you think.
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While "Cheers" was filmed in Los Angeles, the bar itself was actually based on a real pub in Boston
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While 1992's Basic Instinct was the movie that made Sharon Stone a star, she revealed how much she got paid for the role, and it's surprising.
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Sometimes, even the most popular stars can't recover from a badly received movie. One 2007 psychological thriller almost ruined Lindsay Lohan's career.
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Let's look at the "Terminator" franchise through the lens of box office returns and critical reception to determine the "least successful" movie in the series.
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Here's why Bruce Willis' exit from 1996's "The Island of Dr. Moreau" proved disastrous for the film's prospects in the long run.