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What Maisie Knew’s Carroll Cartwright

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:22:47 GMT

Nearly two decades after scripting What Maisie Knew with writing partner Nancy Doyne, Carroll Cartwright reflects on what inspired him to “reimagine” the Henry James novel and why its story still resonates more than a century later.

The Writers Workbench: Rechargeables

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:30:36 GMT

As mobile technology expands, so too does the need for the power to run that technology. TWW reviews the latest rechargeable batteries that can save you money while getting your devices back up to speed.

Hannibal’s Bryan Fuller

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:40:22 GMT

Bryan Fuller, showrunner of NBC’s new acclaimed series Hannibal, dishes on what made him want to take on everyone’s favorite brain-eating sociopath and where the show draws the line when it comes to its bloody, graphic violence.

Veep’s Armando Iannucci

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:22:20 GMT

Armando Iannucci, the heralded writer-director behind the hit British shows The Day Today and The Thick of It, brings his gift for political satire to this side of the pond with the HBO comedy Veep.

The Hotlist: May 2013

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:09:22 GMT

The "Hot List: A List of the Hottest New Media Sites" is a regular feature keeping Guild members abreast of developments in emerging entertainment platforms.

Fashion Police Writers Go On Strike

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:41:47 GMT

Writers on E! Network’s Fashion Police have finally had enough. They’ve put their pencils down and are striking E! and Joan Rivers’ production company, Rugby Productions, which jointly employ the writing staff.

42’s Brian Helgeland

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:14:05 GMT

Brian Helgeland draws on his fisherman’s up-before-dawn, seven-days-a-week work ethic to script 42, the story of legendary Brooklyn Dodger and civil rights icon Jackie Robinson.

Problems Continue To Mount For Fashion Police

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:55:35 GMT

Now it’s Joan Rivers’ production company, Rugby Productions, that is coming under fire for violating California labor law. Fashion Police writers hired by Rivers to work on the show filed claims today with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) alleging that they are owed payment for back wages.

Technically Speaking: The Civil War

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:45:16 GMT

Civil War scholar Gary W. Gallagher renders judgment on the historical accuracy of films like Lincoln and Glory and tells Technically Speaking why the best stories from that time period are those that are yet to be told.

Fashion Police Writers File Complaints with State

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:51:21 GMT

Writers on E!’s Fashion Police filed claims today with the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) that could result in the cable TV network having to pay more than one million dollars in back wages.

The Hotlist: April 2013

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:06:04 GMT

The "Hot List: A List of the Hottest New Media Sites" is a regular feature keeping Guild members abreast of developments in emerging entertainment platforms.

The Place Beyond the Pines’ Derek Cianfrance, Ben Coccio and Darius Marder

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:25:44 GMT

Derek Cianfrance, Ben Coccio, and Darius Marder embark on an ambitious meditation about the true nature of violence, the epic triptych The Place Beyond the Pines.

Fay Kanin (1917 – 2013)

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:23:46 GMT

Former Writers Guild of America, West Vice President, past AMPAS President, and award-winning writer Fay Kanin died today at age 95 at her home in Santa Monica, California.

2014 Writers Guild Awards Show Date Announced

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:12:17 GMT

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced that the 2014 Writers Guild Awards will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2014...

WGAW Releases Latest Research on TV Writing Staff Diversity

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:16:05 GMT

In its latest analysis of the state of diversity in writing for TV, the Writers Guild of America, West finds that while there have been some recent job gains for minority and women writers, the employment playing field in Hollywood is far from level.

Bates Motel’s Carlton Cuse

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:38:01 GMT

Is Carlton Cuse psycho? The ex-Lost showrunner tells The Craft how he and Kerry Ehrin conceived Bates Motel, A&E’s new original series prequel to the ‘60s Hitchcock classic, and why he likens Norman Bates and his mother to a romantic comedy couple.

The Writers Workbench: Yes, Virginia, There Still Is An iPod Touch

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:28:27 GMT

In a world of iPhones and iPads, is there still a need for Apple’s iPod touch? TWW reviews the new iPod touch 5G and finds there’s more to this impressive device than just music.

The Hotlist: March 2013

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:55:54 GMT

The Hotlist March 2013A Guide to the Web’s Most Cutting Edge New Media ContentCompiled by Elliot Feldman If you’d like your site to be featured on the Hotlist, send an e mail to elliotfeldman@yahoo.com.

The Americans’ Joe Weisberg

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:12:53 GMT

Where does FX’s new spy drama The Americans get its intel about Cold War-era espionage? It helps to have a former CIA agent like Joe Weisberg as a showrunner.

The Biz

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:24:09 GMT

Despite an impressive slate of adult dramas at the Oscars this year, screenwriters still hit a wall when pitching studios. The solution for many: television.

Copyright Alerts

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 10:12:27 GMT

Industry takes an educational approach to online piracy through a series of six warnings to offenders. The Guild will monitor as the system develops.

Technically Speaking: Time Travel

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:16:36 GMT

Is time travel possible? Would the universe collapse if you met yourself in the past? Technically Speaking asks expert Nick Huggett these and other time and mind-bending questions about going back to the future.

2013 Writers Guild Awards Winners Announced

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 13:32:14 GMT

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) tonight announced the winners of the 2013 Writers Guild Awards...

Additional Presenters for 2013 Writers Guild Awards L.A. Show

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:38:53 GMT

Contact Gregg Mitchell (323) 782 4574 News Release February 14, 2013 Hollywood Talent to Salute Outstanding Writing at 2013 Writers Guild

Life of Pi’s David Magee

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:40:37 GMT

David Magee recounts the incredible journey he took with Ang Lee from Chinatown to Maine to southern India to adapt the screenplay for Life of Pi.

Remembering T.S. Cook

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:54:33 GMT

The late Tom Cook was a searcher, a lover of the sea, and a man of fierce backbone, writes his friend Robert Eisele.

Seasoned Readings - Call for Submissions

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:16:23 GMT

Seasoned Readings Call for Submissions (February 6, 2013) The Career Longevity Committee (CLC) is looking for submissions for "Seasoned Readings," its annual event that promotes and celebrates the work of writers over 50. Writers Guild members in good standing over

New Buyers in Town

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:06:30 GMT

Netflix is spending big bucks to produce original series. With Amazon and Hulu following suit, the digital landscape is bringing economic and creative opportunities to writers and giving the networks a run for their money. At last.

The Hotlist: February 2013

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:15:48 GMT

The Hotlist January 2013A Guide to the Web’s Most Cutting Edge New Media ContentCompiled by Elliot Feldman If you’d like your site to be featured on the Hotlist, send an e mail to elliotfeldman@yahoo.com.

Hollywood Talent to Salute Outstanding Writing at 2013 Writers Guild Awards L.A. Ceremony

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:14:07 GMT

Executive Producer Cort Casady and Talent Producer Carole Propp have confirmed the first wave of top talent set to present honors at the 2013 Writers Guild Awards Los Angeles ceremony coming up on Sunday, February 17, at the JW Marriott L.A. LIVE.

Arrow’s Marc Guggenheim & Andrew Kreisberg

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:47:30 GMT

Arrow showrunners Marc Guggenheim & Andrew Kreisberg reflect on the reasons behind a recent sea change in superhero storytelling and how they achieve a balance between geeky fandom and emotional truth.

The Writers Workbench: CES 2013

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:46:35 GMT

TWW comes away from this year’s Consumer Electronics Show with its annual “Cool Things” list, including a 1TB flash drive and a game-changing technology that will soon alter the way you watch TV.

Tony Kushner to Receive 2013 Paul Selvin Award for Lincoln

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:29:47 GMT

Writers Guild and Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Tony Kushner has been chosen to receive the WGAW’s 2013 Paul Selvin Award for his adapted screenplay for Lincoln.

Kurosawa, Hashimoto, Kikushima and Oguni Named 2013 Jean Renoir Award Honorees

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:52:25 GMT

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) has named a quartet of iconic Japanese filmmakers – Akira Kurosawa, Shinobu Hashimoto, Ryûzô Kikushima, and Hideo Oguni – as honorees of its 2013 Jean Renoir Award for Screenwriting Achievement, given to an international writer(s) who has advanced the literature of motion pictures and made outstanding contributions to the profession of screenwriter.

Moonrise Kingdom’s Wes Anderson & Roman Coppola

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:57:35 GMT

Wes Anderson & Roman Coppola recall their collaborative process in scripting Moonrise Kingdom and explain why, for them, writing dialogue is like a musical experience.

Gangster Squad’s Will Beall

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:34:17 GMT

Homicide detective-turned-screenwriter Will Beall explains why the filmmakers of Gangster Squad decided to reshoot a key sequence after last year’s tragic Aurora, Colorado shooting and reflects on the difference between screen and real-life violence.

2013 Writers Guild Awards New Media and Videogame Nominees Announced

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:40:05 GMT

Contact Gregg Mitchell (323) 782 4574Jay Strell (212) 691 2800 News Release January 16, 2013 2013 Writers Guild Awards New Media

Thomas S. Cook (1947 – 2013)

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:53:36 GMT

Academy and Emmy Award-nominated and Writers Guild Award-winning writer Thomas S. Cook died on January 5 at his home in Hollywood after a battle with cancer at age 65.

Tom Stoppard to Receive 2013 Screen Laurel Award

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:11:25 GMT

Award-winning screenwriter-playwright Tom Stoppard is set to receive the Writers Guild of America, West’s 2013 Laurel Award for Screen, honoring lifetime achievement in outstanding writing for motion pictures.

Everybody Loves Raymond Creator Phil Rosenthal to Receive 2013 WGAW Valentine Davies Award

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:33:19 GMT

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) has named Emmy-winning Everybody Loves Raymond creator Phil Rosenthal as its 2013 Valentine Davies Award honoree in recognition of his humanitarian efforts on behalf of writers.

2013 Writers Guild Awards Screen Nominations Announced

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:53:12 GMT

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in writing for the screen during 2012.

Technically Speaking: Astronauts

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 11:09:51 GMT

Technically Speaking blasts off with astronaut Mike Massimino to learn what walking in space really feels like and where to go to research your next script about the final frontier.

The Hotlist: January 2013

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 10:47:07 GMT

The "Hot List: A List of the Hottest New Media Sites" is a regular feature keeping Guild members abreast of developments in emerging entertainment platforms.

This Is 40’s Judd Apatow

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 08:14:38 GMT

This Is 40’s Judd Apatow opens up about his insecurities, avoiding maturity, and why he feels one of the most important things about making a comedy isn’t the jokes.

Daniel Petrie, Jr. to Receive 2013 Morgan Cox Award

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:32:44 GMT

Contact Gregg Mitchell (323) 782 4574 News Release December 20, 2012 Past WGAW President Daniel Petrie, Jr. to Receive 2013 Morgan

Joshua Brand & John Falsey to Receive 2013 WGAW TV Laurel Award

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:41:01 GMT

Veteran television writing partners Joshua Brand & John Falsey, who’ve co-created such acclaimed hit series as Northern Exposure, St. Elsewhere, and I’ll Fly Away, are set to receive the Writers Guild of America, West’s 2013 Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television, honoring lifetime achievement in outstanding television writing.

Castle's Nathan Fillion to Host 2013 Writers Guild Awards West Coast Show

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:58:40 GMT

Actor Nathan Fillion, who currently stars as mystery novelist Richard Castle on ABC’s hit series Castle, has been tapped by the Writers Guild of America, West to host its upcoming 2013 Writers Guild Awards show to be held on Sunday, February 17, 2013, at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE.

Hitched for the Holidays’ Gary Goldstein

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:36:37 GMT

Faced with a changing industry landscape, TV vet Gary Goldstein remade his career in an unexpected way. Here, he discusses how, his advice to writers looking to carve a niche in an emerging genre, and his latest project, Hitched for the Holidays.

Feature Access Project Honorees Announced

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:44:24 GMT

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) has announced its Feature Access Project (FAP) honorees, recognizing five members who competed in the Guild’s pilot diversity screenwriting program.

Silver Linings Playbook’s David O. Russell

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:04:47 GMT

David O. Russell talks about the reason he chose Silver Linings Playbook for his first adaptation, and why, as a writer, he never stops looking for the details that can bring a world to life.

2013 Writers Guild Awards Television, News, Radio, Promotional Writing, and Graphic Animation Nominees Announced

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:10:52 GMT

Contact Gregg Mitchell (323) 782 4574 Sherry Goldman (718) 224 4133 News Release December 8, 2010 2011 Writers Guild Awards

Congrats Matt!

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:21:45 GMT

Groening Named 2012 AWC Animation Writing Award Honoree

Cort Casady Returns to Executive Produce 2013 Writers Guild Awards L.A. Show

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:47:35 GMT

Emmy Award and three-time Image Award-winning writer-producer Cort Casady has been tapped by the Writers Guild of America, West to executive produce its 2013 awards show set for Sunday, February 17, 2013, at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE.

Politics, Policy Year-End Wrap-Up

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:16:31 GMT

The Guild tallies electoral wins and public policy initiatives.

Improv for Writers

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:58:30 GMT

Guild members tap into their inner thesps and learn technique that translate on the page...and in studio pitches.

The Writers Workbench: ‘Tis the Season – 2012 Holiday Gifts

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:11:31 GMT

Whether you’re shopping for a tech geek or just a person who likes something interesting and useful, TWW is here to help you cross those names off your holiday gift list.

Hitchcock’s John McLaughlin

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:35:39 GMT

Hitchcock’s John McLaughlin channels the voice of the master of suspense during the legendary director’s struggle to make one of the greatest films of all-time.

Matt Groening Named AWC Writing Award Honoree

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:27:05 GMT

Iconic animation writer-producer Matt Groening, perhaps best known for creating the long-running, acclaimed animation series The Simpsons, will receive the Writers Guild of America, West Animation Writers Caucus’ (AWC) 15th Annual Animation Writing Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the craft of animation writing, as well as his assistance in organizing primetime animation with the WGAW.

The Hotlist: December 2012

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:58:30 GMT

The Hotlist November 2012A Guide to the Web’s Most Cutting Edge New Media ContentCompiled by Elliot Feldman If you’d like your site to be featured on the Hotlist, send an e mail to elliotfeldman@yahoo.com.

Lincoln’s Tony Kushner

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:18:07 GMT

Pulitzer Prize-winner Tony Kushner re-traces his six-year odyssey in scripting Lincoln and illuminates how the bloody and transcendent story the film centers on is still playing out in America today.

The Writers Workbench: Sounds Like a Plan

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:30:02 GMT

There are more ways than ever to take your tunes with you in today’s ever-increasingly mobile tech world. TWW listens to some of the latest devices that are an amazing mix of sound quality and portability.

The Mindy Project’s Mindy Kaling

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:46:36 GMT

Writer, star and The Office veteran Mindy Kaling steps out from the ensemble to take the reins on her new critically lauded Fox comedy, The Mindy Project.