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BlueCat Announces TV Quarterfinalists
Updated: 06/19/2026
BlueCat has announced the quarterfinalists for their 2026 TV Writing Competition. In the hour-long category, 123 quarterfinalists were selected from among 813 submissions. In the half-hour category, 87 quarterfinalists were selected from among 472 submissions.
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