Screenplay News--4.5.12

The Power of One Virginia Connection Newspapers But for playwright Budd Schulberg, himself an Oscar winner for Best Story and Screenplay, the 1954 film version of "On the Waterfront" was never quite the story he wanted told. Having had subtle changes made to the script by director Elia Kazan, ... See all stories on this topic »

Jonathan Groff to star in LA premiere of 'Red' Los Angeles Times The stage and screenwriter received an Oscar nomination this year for his screenplay for "Hugo," adapted from the Brian Selznick book. His other recent screenplays include "Rango" and "Coriolanus." Groff appeared in the Public Theater's revival of the ... See all stories on this topic »

Premier of 'Greencastle' brings Hollywood home Echo Pilot It won Best Sound/Audio at the Idyllwild Film Festival in California in January, and was nominated for Best Feature, Best Screenplay and Best Musical Score. Dunbar was the featured participant for the unveiling of the movie Saturday night, ... See all stories on this topic »

Robert Downey Jr. to Be Big-City Lawyer in David Dobkin's 'The Judge' AceShowbiz Along with his wife Susan Downey, the 'Iron Man' actor is also set to produce the dramedy that has sealed Bill Dubuque to re-write the screenplay. Robert Downey Jr. is set to take off his Iron Man armor to portray a lawyer in his upcoming film. See all stories on this topic » AceShowbiz

Universal to Bring 'The Mummy' Franchise Back From the Dead AceShowbiz The studio is developing a reboot for the billion-dollar-grossing movie series, and has tapped 'Prometheus' scribe Jon Spaihts to provide the screenplay. Universal Pictures is ready to bring "The Mummy" out of its tomb. See all stories on this topic » AceShowbiz

Films on TV this Easter weekend Yahoo! Movies UK With a screenplay penned by the author himself, the film radiates a knowing wit, dark humour and exquisite songs, all of which transcend the anodyne label of 'children's film' today. Watch and enjoy, as they simply don't make them like this anymore. See all stories on this topic »

A six-point plan rarely loses the plot Sydney Morning Herald Hauge is the author of Writing Screenplays That Sell and Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds, and the titles alone make him sound like a slick salesman. On-stage, however, he's a bit rumpled, bearded, earnestly likeable, like the wise schoolteacher you ... See all stories on this topic » Sydney Morning Herald