Script Writer News--3.31.12

Report: Writer found for Rampage film adaptation Joystiq Described as a "relative newcomer" to script writing, Ryan Engle will be boiling the game down into a screenplay, while John Rickard of Nightmare on Elm Street and Final Destination 5 fame produces. Look, we're glad Mr. Engle is getting a paycheck out ... See all stories on this topic »

Moonlighting showrunners take novel approach Variety After writing a few chapters based on the screenplay outline, they landed the deal with Kensington. "Kill Switch" is on track to come back full circle as a feature, with movie rights optioned prior to publication by producer Kevin McCormick. See all stories on this topic » Variety

Jacob Cooney Releases Zombie Fiesta: Volume I eBook Dread Central Write whatever came to mind, even if it wasn't what I was supposed to be writing at the time... and in doing that, an on-going short film script series was born. Created out of my hate for writer's block, I bring you ZOMBIE FIESTA, a perpetual script ... See all stories on this topic » Dread Central

Neal Shusterman Discusses Writing Process and What Inspired 'Unwind' Patch.com By Jessie Sawyer Writing isn't much different, author Neal Shusterman told Avon Middle School students in a workshop Friday during a day-long visit funded by the PTO. "Writing is about finding patterns in the world around us that might not be that ... See all stories on this topic »

3 Idiots gang reunites for Raju's next flick Hindustan Times Writer Abhijat Joshi, who had co-written the 2009 comedy, reveals, "I was writing Peekay with Raju. Aamir is acting in it. We've completed the script and will sit for narrations soon." Sharman Joshi, Aamir Khan and R Madhavan in a still from 3 Idiots. See all stories on this topic » Hindustan Times

Game of Thrones Interview: David Benioff and Dan Weiss (Writers/Executive ... WhatCulture! Ahead of tomorrow's (US) highly anticipated Season 2 Premier, here is the final interview with Writers and Executive Producers David Benioff and Dan Weiss. Benioff is the author of The 25 th Hour, his debut novel that he also adapted into a screenplay. See all stories on this topic »

Indie Horror Month Interview: Writer/Director Christopher R. Witherspoon Talks ... Dread Central For example, the idea of being pursued by a faceless antagonist who wants to destroy you for reasons that you are not completely aware of; once I had this concept in mind the script was very easy to write. Dread Central: I thought it was pretty ... See all stories on this topic » Dread Central

Jackson's next trophy: an Oscar? STLtoday.com "I want to be able to understand how to write a script and, from there, how one makes that script come alive," Jackson said. "I'm interested in the business side as a producer. One, how do I identify a good script? Two, how do I seek out investors for ... See all stories on this topic »

In Our Nature Chicago Tribune Writer-director Brian Savelson drags four characters all the way out to the woods to orchestrate the sort of politely confrontational chamber piece best suited to an Off Off Broadway stage in "In Our Nature," an eloquent but overly rehearsed drama in ... See all stories on this topic »

Indie film 'The Word' shot in Bridgeport area Ct Post The neophyte writer knew enough to create a story that could be filmed quickly and relatively cheaply in his own backyard. "The key rule in low-budget movies is to write a script to fit your budget. You don't want to set your story in Bali," he said, ... See all stories on this topic »

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Interview with Gabriel Babsi – scriptwriter : ÉCU The European ... By admin Gabriel Babsi is an Italian, Paris-based, scriptwriter in the running for the "Much More than a Script Competition." His script, "Ma douce melodie," tells a story of virtual love… check it out! Gabriel Babsi est un italien habitant à Paris, scénariste ... ÉCU The European Independent...