Articles related to "Writers Guild Of America"
Writer's Guild of America Strike
Will the writer's strike eventually bring about the end of entertainment as we know it?
writer's guild of america strike • wga strike • writer's guild of america east • writer's guild of america west • alliance of motion picture and television producer
Will the writer's strike eventually bring about the end of entertainment as we know it?
writer's guild of america strike • wga strike • writer's guild of america east • writer's guild of america west • alliance of motion picture and television producer
The Writers Guild of America
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) negotiates wages and pay schedules for its members, along with other benefits like pensions and health care.
writers guild of america • wga • what is the writers guild west • joining the writers guild east • benefits of wgaw
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) negotiates wages and pay schedules for its members, along with other benefits like pensions and health care.
writers guild of america • wga • what is the writers guild west • joining the writers guild east • benefits of wgaw
Writers Strike Comes to an End
The three-month old WGA strike ended on Tuesday by a 92.5% vote. Over 15,000 WGA members are expected to return back to work Wednesday.
writers guild of america • wga • wga strike • residuals • television
The three-month old WGA strike ended on Tuesday by a 92.5% vote. Over 15,000 WGA members are expected to return back to work Wednesday.
writers guild of america • wga • wga strike • residuals • television
Writers Strike finally Over
On February 12, the Writers Guild of Amerca finally came to an agreement on a deal to end the three-month strike.
writers strike over • writers strike • writers guild strike over • writers guild of america east • writers guild of america west
On February 12, the Writers Guild of Amerca finally came to an agreement on a deal to end the three-month strike.
writers strike over • writers strike • writers guild strike over • writers guild of america east • writers guild of america west
Animation writers get no residuals
The L.A. Times does an article about how animation writers in Hollywood get shafted over residuals. But what's really going on?
residuals • animation writers • writers guild of america • mark evanier • the l.a. times
The L.A. Times does an article about how animation writers in Hollywood get shafted over residuals. But what's really going on?
residuals • animation writers • writers guild of america • mark evanier • the l.a. times
More Academy Award Precursors and Oscar's Missing Ballots
The Writer's Guild announced their choices for the best screenplays of the year, the British announce their honors, and the Academy loses 4000 of its ballots.
oscar missing ballots • academy award precursor awards • british academy award nominations 1999 films • writers guild of america award • london film critics circle
The Writer's Guild announced their choices for the best screenplays of the year, the British announce their honors, and the Academy loses 4000 of its ballots.
oscar missing ballots • academy award precursor awards • british academy award nominations 1999 films • writers guild of america award • london film critics circle
Reader Mail: Writer's Guild Strike
A reader asks whether current and future Writer's Guild members are barred from writing for animation during the current Writer's strike.
writer's guild of america • strike • animation • steve hulett • animation guild local 839
A reader asks whether current and future Writer's Guild members are barred from writing for animation during the current Writer's strike.
writer's guild of america • strike • animation • steve hulett • animation guild local 839
The New Breed of Film Producers
What does it take to make a film in 2008? Less than you think, but more than you might know until you read this article...
writer's guild of america • patric verrone • mediamakers • digital editing of independent film • internet distribution of film
What does it take to make a film in 2008? Less than you think, but more than you might know until you read this article...
writer's guild of america • patric verrone • mediamakers • digital editing of independent film • internet distribution of film
TV Product Placement
Critics call product placement stealth and subliminal advertising, but Tivo, reality shows and Ben Silverman are helping it to grow by millions of dollars per year.
product placement • product integration • stealth advertising • de facto subliminal advertising • writers guild of america
Critics call product placement stealth and subliminal advertising, but Tivo, reality shows and Ben Silverman are helping it to grow by millions of dollars per year.
product placement • product integration • stealth advertising • de facto subliminal advertising • writers guild of america
WGA and IATSE Butting Heads
The upcoming Writer's Guild strike is gonna be nasty. But WGA's insistence that current and future members can't work on animated films has other unions steamed.
writer's guild of america • strike • international alliance of theatrical stage employe • animation guild local 839 • steve hulett
The upcoming Writer's Guild strike is gonna be nasty. But WGA's insistence that current and future members can't work on animated films has other unions steamed.
writer's guild of america • strike • international alliance of theatrical stage employe • animation guild local 839 • steve hulett
2008 WGA Awards
Juno and No Country for Old Men won the top film prizes at the WGA Awards this year, while The Wire, 30 Rock, and Mad Men took television series honors.
writers guild of america • west • east • juno • no country for old men
Juno and No Country for Old Men won the top film prizes at the WGA Awards this year, while The Wire, 30 Rock, and Mad Men took television series honors.
writers guild of america • west • east • juno • no country for old men
America's Television Product Placement Rules
Parental, consumer and writer groups applying pressure as advertisers embed thousands of their products and services into television programs.
americas television product placement rules • fcc tougher disclosure notices • advertisers embed products • federal communications commission • notice of proposed rulemaking on product integrati
Parental, consumer and writer groups applying pressure as advertisers embed thousands of their products and services into television programs.
americas television product placement rules • fcc tougher disclosure notices • advertisers embed products • federal communications commission • notice of proposed rulemaking on product integrati
Family TV Award is Tarnished for West Wing
Allison Janney's remarks at a recent award ceremony would've made "White House Conscience" Toby Zeigler proud. So would Executive Producer John Wells' decision to return the award when her remarks were, in his opinion, censored.
family tv awards • sag • aftra • allison janney • screen actors guild
Allison Janney's remarks at a recent award ceremony would've made "White House Conscience" Toby Zeigler proud. So would Executive Producer John Wells' decision to return the award when her remarks were, in his opinion, censored.
family tv awards • sag • aftra • allison janney • screen actors guild
Movie Review: What's Up, Doc?
Patterned after the comedic flick 40 years before its time, "What's Up, Doc?" provides humorous entertainment for viewers of all ages.
what's up doc? • barbra streisand • ryan o'neal • madeline kahn • screwball comedy
Patterned after the comedic flick 40 years before its time, "What's Up, Doc?" provides humorous entertainment for viewers of all ages.
what's up doc? • barbra streisand • ryan o'neal • madeline kahn • screwball comedy
WGAw Honors Exceptional Writers
Screenwriters in the area of film and television will be honored on Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at the Writers Guild of America West 2008 Awards Luncheon.
writers guild of america west • 2008 awards luncheon • david chase • the sopranos • budd schulberg
Screenwriters in the area of film and television will be honored on Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at the Writers Guild of America West 2008 Awards Luncheon.
writers guild of america west • 2008 awards luncheon • david chase • the sopranos • budd schulberg
Who Killed the Electric Car?
Director Chris Paine seeks to uncover the truth about what really happened to General Motors' EV1 electric car.
electric car • chris paine • ev1 • ed begley • zero emissions mandate
Director Chris Paine seeks to uncover the truth about what really happened to General Motors' EV1 electric car.
electric car • chris paine • ev1 • ed begley • zero emissions mandate
Women Screenwriters and Oscar Nominations
Since the 1st Academy Awards in 1929 nearly 250 Oscars have been given to screenwriters. Of those awards approx. 9% have been for films written or co-written by women.
women • screenwriters • oscars • nominations • best screenplay
Since the 1st Academy Awards in 1929 nearly 250 Oscars have been given to screenwriters. Of those awards approx. 9% have been for films written or co-written by women.
women • screenwriters • oscars • nominations • best screenplay
Meet Dr. Failure
interview with Steve Young, Dr. Failure. Preview of his books, "The 130 Tales of Winchell Mink" and "Great Failures of the Extremely Successful", Sue Reichard
steve young • dr. failure • 130 tales of winchell mink • great failures of the extremely successful • writing for children
interview with Steve Young, Dr. Failure. Preview of his books, "The 130 Tales of Winchell Mink" and "Great Failures of the Extremely Successful", Sue Reichard
steve young • dr. failure • 130 tales of winchell mink • great failures of the extremely successful • writing for children
Somebody Wrote That!
At the back of every news story, every drama, every documentary on TV or radio lies the writer and his art. How do they do it? Suite 101 takes up its quill.
writing for tv • writing for radio • writing • writers • broadcasting
At the back of every news story, every drama, every documentary on TV or radio lies the writer and his art. How do they do it? Suite 101 takes up its quill.
writing for tv • writing for radio • writing • writers • broadcasting
Cars, Feet, Flushed win awards
Cars wins Best Animated Film at the Annie Awards while Flushed Away took most of the loot. Cars composer Randy Newman also took Best Song for Motion Picture . . .
annie awards • grammy awards • bafta • cars • flushed away
Cars wins Best Animated Film at the Annie Awards while Flushed Away took most of the loot. Cars composer Randy Newman also took Best Song for Motion Picture . . .
annie awards • grammy awards • bafta • cars • flushed away
ABC and CBS Boycott The Jay Leno Show
ABC and CBS are discouraging network stars from appearing on rival NBC's The Jay Leno Show, even to promote their shows. Fox and HBO encourage their stars to appear.
the jay leno show • jay leno show • new fall shows • jay leno • tonight show
ABC and CBS are discouraging network stars from appearing on rival NBC's The Jay Leno Show, even to promote their shows. Fox and HBO encourage their stars to appear.
the jay leno show • jay leno show • new fall shows • jay leno • tonight show
Casablanca's Corner Men
The WGA crowns Casablanca the greatest screenplay of all time - a script that had more collaborators than Vichy France.
casablanca • wga • screenplay • greatest • bogart
The WGA crowns Casablanca the greatest screenplay of all time - a script that had more collaborators than Vichy France.
casablanca • wga • screenplay • greatest • bogart
Final Draft
Final Draft offers two versions: Final Draft for screenplays and teleplays, and Final Draft AV for dual-column scripts, such as documentaries.
software • screenplay • documentary • script • theater
Final Draft offers two versions: Final Draft for screenplays and teleplays, and Final Draft AV for dual-column scripts, such as documentaries.
software • screenplay • documentary • script • theater
Fun Facts About Mad Money
Enjoy some weird and wonderful trivia about the making of Overture Films' "Mad Money" starring Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah, and Katie Holmes as novice bank robbers.
mad money movie • production information mad money • heist films • how is old money destroyed • diane keaton
Enjoy some weird and wonderful trivia about the making of Overture Films' "Mad Money" starring Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah, and Katie Holmes as novice bank robbers.
mad money movie • production information mad money • heist films • how is old money destroyed • diane keaton
Great Films: What's Up, Doc?
Featuring Ryan O'Neal, Barbara Streisand and a star-making debut from Madeline Kahn, What's Up, Doc? is the ultimate romantic, screwball comedy!
ryan o'neal • barbara streisand • madeline kahn • romantic comedy • buck henry
Featuring Ryan O'Neal, Barbara Streisand and a star-making debut from Madeline Kahn, What's Up, Doc? is the ultimate romantic, screwball comedy!
ryan o'neal • barbara streisand • madeline kahn • romantic comedy • buck henry
The Fastest Selling Star Wars Game in History
The Force was clearly strong with LucasArts' latest Star Wars spin-off, The Force Unleashed, as the multi-platform title became the fastest selling Star Wars game ever.
star wars • star wars: the force unleashed • lucasarts • lucasfilm • darth vader
The Force was clearly strong with LucasArts' latest Star Wars spin-off, The Force Unleashed, as the multi-platform title became the fastest selling Star Wars game ever.
star wars • star wars: the force unleashed • lucasarts • lucasfilm • darth vader
10 Reasons to Love Airplane!
"Airplane!," the original outrageous disaster-movie spoof dared to use serious actors to lampoon serious films.
airplane movie • airplane dvd • zucker brothers movie • david zucker • jerry zucker
"Airplane!," the original outrageous disaster-movie spoof dared to use serious actors to lampoon serious films.
airplane movie • airplane dvd • zucker brothers movie • david zucker • jerry zucker
8 Reasons to Love Roxanne Starring Steve Martin
Daryl Hannah and Shelley Duvall co-star in this touching film about superficial beauty.
steve martin roxanne • roxanne movie • steve martin movies • steve martin dvd • steve martin comedy
Daryl Hannah and Shelley Duvall co-star in this touching film about superficial beauty.
steve martin roxanne • roxanne movie • steve martin movies • steve martin dvd • steve martin comedy
Airplane! on DVD
Extensive bonus features add to the fun of this 1980 comedy classic about a doomed airplane.
airplane movie review • airplane dvd • zucker brothers movie • zero hour • funniest movies
Extensive bonus features add to the fun of this 1980 comedy classic about a doomed airplane.
airplane movie review • airplane dvd • zucker brothers movie • zero hour • funniest movies
Contemporary American Playwrights
Contemporary American playwrights, including George Abbott, Edward Albee, and Christopher Durang, are still inspiring their audiences to dream, think, and feel.
american playwrights • pulitzer prize for drama • tony award • satire • dark comedy
Contemporary American playwrights, including George Abbott, Edward Albee, and Christopher Durang, are still inspiring their audiences to dream, think, and feel.
american playwrights • pulitzer prize for drama • tony award • satire • dark comedy
Dexter: Our Father
For the first time, Dexter seems totally at peace. He's at ease with himself, his life, and his two careers.
dexter • our father • michael c. hall • julie bentz • jennifer carpenter
For the first time, Dexter seems totally at peace. He's at ease with himself, his life, and his two careers.
dexter • our father • michael c. hall • julie bentz • jennifer carpenter
Electronic and Digital Rights
Are you planning to sell your writing or offer it for publication? Make sure you know whether you are transferring digital and electronic rights to the publisher.
electronic copyright • digital rights • copyright • american copyright law • united states copyright law
Are you planning to sell your writing or offer it for publication? Make sure you know whether you are transferring digital and electronic rights to the publisher.
electronic copyright • digital rights • copyright • american copyright law • united states copyright law
Fifty Words
Speaking truth and humor, Fifty Words is a hair-raising roller-coaster ride to the heart of modern marriage.
theater • west virginia • plays • drama • shepherd university
Speaking truth and humor, Fifty Words is a hair-raising roller-coaster ride to the heart of modern marriage.
theater • west virginia • plays • drama • shepherd university
Fun Facts About Four Weddings and a Funeral
Re-released on DVD, this film pokes fun at, while simultaneously praising, wedding beliefs and traditions.
four weddings and funeral dvd • facts about hugh grant • facts about four weddings and funeral • hugh grant movies • richard curtis screenwriter
Re-released on DVD, this film pokes fun at, while simultaneously praising, wedding beliefs and traditions.
four weddings and funeral dvd • facts about hugh grant • facts about four weddings and funeral • hugh grant movies • richard curtis screenwriter
How to Write a Screenplay Treatment
A smooth, engaging treatment not only helps the writer stay on track while writing the 100 + document that is a screenplay, it also can be used as a selling tool.
script treatment • outlining a screenplay • writing movies • screenwriting tips • screenplay methods
A smooth, engaging treatment not only helps the writer stay on track while writing the 100 + document that is a screenplay, it also can be used as a selling tool.
script treatment • outlining a screenplay • writing movies • screenwriting tips • screenplay methods
Lessons for Writers, III
A continued discussion of Lessons for Writers from 13 Apr 99.
screenwriting • paul riddell • theodore sturgeon
A continued discussion of Lessons for Writers from 13 Apr 99.
screenwriting • paul riddell • theodore sturgeon
Mischief in Moonstone - A Review
A teacher, a chef, a police officer, a casino card dealer, and a grocer all live and all fall in love in Moonstone, Wisconsin in this humorous romantic anthology.
mischief moonstone review • mystery romantic anthology • author christine desmet • fiction wisconsin • collection novellas humorous
A teacher, a chef, a police officer, a casino card dealer, and a grocer all live and all fall in love in Moonstone, Wisconsin in this humorous romantic anthology.
mischief moonstone review • mystery romantic anthology • author christine desmet • fiction wisconsin • collection novellas humorous
More All-Time Best Sports Movies
Sports movies can sometimes be funny, sometimes be dramatic, and sometimes be inspirational. Here is the list, in no particular order, of the best.
best sports movies • jerry maguire • bull durham • hoosiers • rocky best picture 1976
Sports movies can sometimes be funny, sometimes be dramatic, and sometimes be inspirational. Here is the list, in no particular order, of the best.
best sports movies • jerry maguire • bull durham • hoosiers • rocky best picture 1976
Screenplay Winners from 2009 Oscars
Writing honors for the 2009 Academy Awards were awarded to Dustin Lance Black, Best Original Screenplay, and Simon Beaufoy, Best Adapted Screenplay.
2009 academy awards screenplays • dustin lance black • simon beaufoy • oscars for milk • oscars for slumdog
Writing honors for the 2009 Academy Awards were awarded to Dustin Lance Black, Best Original Screenplay, and Simon Beaufoy, Best Adapted Screenplay.
2009 academy awards screenplays • dustin lance black • simon beaufoy • oscars for milk • oscars for slumdog
Trivia and Fun Facts About Animal House
The 1978 comedy 'National Lampoon's Animal House' made John Belushi a star and launched careers of Tim Matheson, Tom Hulce, Karen Allen, Peter Riegert, and Kevin Bacon.
animal house trivia • national lampoons animal house • animal house dvd • animal house book • animal house movie review
The 1978 comedy 'National Lampoon's Animal House' made John Belushi a star and launched careers of Tim Matheson, Tom Hulce, Karen Allen, Peter Riegert, and Kevin Bacon.
animal house trivia • national lampoons animal house • animal house dvd • animal house book • animal house movie review
WALL-E Gets Two Golden Globe Nominations
Disney/Pixar's WALL-E has received two Golden Globe nominations, one for Best Animated Film and another for Best Song. Golden Globes handed out January 11th.
wall-e • disney/pixar • andrew stanton • golden globes nominations • bolt
Disney/Pixar's WALL-E has received two Golden Globe nominations, one for Best Animated Film and another for Best Song. Golden Globes handed out January 11th.
wall-e • disney/pixar • andrew stanton • golden globes nominations • bolt
'Raiders' digs 20 years of fame
"Raiders of the Lost Ark" hit two decades this summer.
indiana jones • anniversary • adventure • swashbuckler • harrison ford
"Raiders of the Lost Ark" hit two decades this summer.
indiana jones • anniversary • adventure • swashbuckler • harrison ford
Back to the Precursor Awards!
We have now arrived in March, the month of the 73rd Annual Oscars! This week, a recap of some more of the Oscar precursor awards presented this past week, including the British Academy Film Awards, the Art Directors Guild, and the American Cinema Editors.
editors • art direction • bafta • british academy film awards • albert finney
We have now arrived in March, the month of the 73rd Annual Oscars! This week, a recap of some more of the Oscar precursor awards presented this past week, including the British Academy Film Awards, the Art Directors Guild, and the American Cinema Editors.
editors • art direction • bafta • british academy film awards • albert finney
So, You Want to Be a Military Advisor for the Movies? Part II
A short description of dealing with Hollywood production companies.
legacy interactive • alpha company • dick wolfe
A short description of dealing with Hollywood production companies.
legacy interactive • alpha company • dick wolfe
Submitting Written Work
You've finished writing your story and mailed it to that special publisher. Are you just going to sit there waiting for a response that may never come? Absolutely Not!
writing • publishing • agents • publishers • submitting written work
You've finished writing your story and mailed it to that special publisher. Are you just going to sit there waiting for a response that may never come? Absolutely Not!
writing • publishing • agents • publishers • submitting written work
Award News This Week and Oscar Marketing Campaigns Underway
This week, the AFI and Golden Globe organizations announce the recipients of their lifetime achievement honors, and the various studios are already starting their campaigns for Oscar consideration. Also this week, a look at the schedule for the important awards and dates leading up to the Oscars in March!
barbra streisand • al pacino • afi • golden globes • oscar
This week, the AFI and Golden Globe organizations announce the recipients of their lifetime achievement honors, and the various studios are already starting their campaigns for Oscar consideration. Also this week, a look at the schedule for the important awards and dates leading up to the Oscars in March!
barbra streisand • al pacino • afi • golden globes • oscar
Structure: How to build your Screenplay
The layout of a screenplay.
struture • margin • page • acts • darrell banks
The layout of a screenplay.
struture • margin • page • acts • darrell banks
Story and Script
First Article Story and the Screenplay
story writing screenplay character movie editing m
First Article Story and the Screenplay
story writing screenplay character movie editing m
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