Writing

Simpsons Writer Jon Vitti to Tackle Angry Birds Feature

jwolfe — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:57:02 -0700

Rovio announces veteran comedy writer, John Vitti is set to write the “Angry Birds” screenplay, which is slated for a July 2016 release.

Me Books Launches Children's Book Contest

jwolfe — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:13:32 -0700

Me Books and Show Me the Animation partner to launch a children’s book contest to unearth one of the UK’s best budding author/illustrators.

2013 Academy Screenwriting Competition Now Underway

ewashington — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:32:26 -0800

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences’ 2013 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting is now accepting entries.

The Simpsons Wins WGA Award

jwolfe — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:57:29 -0800

The Writers Guild of America, West and the Writers Guild of America, East announce the winners of the 2013 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for screen, television, radio, news, promotional, videogame, and new media writing.

Jack Enyart to Lead Writing for Animation Course

jwolfe — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:40:42 -0800

Vancouver Animation School names Jack Enyart instructor for new Writing for Animation course; new online class emphasizes writing because all animation truly starts with a story.

WGA Announces Screen Nominations

jwolfe — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 10:06:31 -0800

Original Screenplay nominees include “Flight,” “Looper,” “The Master,” “Moonrise Kingdom,” “Zero Dark Thirty.”

Aaron Sorkin to Guest Voice The Simpsons

jwolfe — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:03:05 -0800

Oscar-winning writer and creator of HBO’s “The Newsroom” to guest voice an episode of “The Simpsons.”

Matt Groening to Receive WGA Honors

jwolfe — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:01:45 -0800

"Simpsons" and "Futurama" creator Matt Groening to receive WGAW's AWC Animation Writing Award.

VIZ Media Releases Nausicaä Box Set

ewashington — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:03:48 -0800

: VIZ Media announces the release of the “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind” Deluxe Box Set.

Cross Channel Film Lab Makes Final Call for Entries

ewashington — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:36:34 -0700

Just a few days remain for makers of films using visual effects and/or Stereo 3D to submit their applications to the Cross Channel Film Lab.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Writer Marti Noxon Joins Pixar

jwolfe — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:34:52 -0700

Pixar senior development executive Mary Coleman announces the hire of writer Marti Noxon for an unspecified project.

Despicable Me Spinoff Planned for 2014

jwolfe — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:06:53 -0700

Following its animated hit "Despicable Me" and a just-opened 3D theme park ride at Universal Studios Orlando, Illumination Entertainment has set an untitled feature spinoff based on The Minions as its fifth feature film with Universal.

Amazon Taps Clive Barker for Zombies vs. Gladiators

jwolfe — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 09:19:07 -0700

“Hellraiser” creator and prolific horror and fantasy writer Clive Barker will rewrite the action horror project “Zombies vs. Gladiators” for Amazon Studios.

Warner Bros Developing Sci-Fi Feature The Wind

jwolfe — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:30:40 -0700

Commercials director Nic Mathieu will make his directorial debut on the Warner Bros. sci-fi project, “The Wind,” scripted by "Men in Black 3" writer David Koepp.

Voice Cast Set for Dark Knight Animated Feature

jwolfe — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:27:04 -0700

Peter Weller, Ariel Winter and David Selby are among the actors lending their voices to the Jay Oliva-directed “Dark Knight” animated film.

Blade Runner Writer to Join Sequel

jwolfe — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:31:56 -0700

Alcon Entertainment announced that Hampton Fancher, the original writer of “Blade Runner,” is working on a follow-up to Ridley Scott's landmark 1982 sci-fi film.

Writer Jon Spaihts Talks Prometheus

jwolfe — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:09:00 -0700

In an interview with Daily Variety, screenwriter John Spaihts, who shares a writing credit on “Prometheus” with “Lost” creator Damon Lindelof, said the idea for the “Alien” prequel was hatched from a general meeting he took at Scott Free, director Ridley Scott's production banner, back in 2009.

Illumination and Universal to Adapt Clifford the Big Red Dog

jwolfe — Wed, 09 May 2012 09:09:12 -0700

Illumination Entertainment, the company behind the recent family hit Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, and Universal are teaming up to bring Clifford the Big Red Dog to the big screen.

Smurfs Writers Join Paramount’s Ringling Brothers

jwolfe — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:02:31 -0700

David Stem and David Weiss, the writing team behind last year's “The Smurfs,” have been signed to write “The Ringling Brothers” for Paramount.

Sam Raimi to Produce Poltergeist Remake

jwolfe — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:43:07 -0700

Sam Raimi has signed on to produce the remake of MGM’s "Poltergeist."