Screenwriter News--4.11.12

Director-Screenwriter Gives Hints on Anchorman 2 Storyline 411mania.com "I don't want to give away too much, but I'll just give a couple pieces of ideas that we've kicked around. Keep in mind we're still writing the story, but I'll say one phrase for you: custody battle. I'll give you that. I'll give you one other one: ... See all stories on this topic »

Max Landis Hints at Chronicle's Biggest Mystery Crave Online The screenwriter of Chronicle and Chronicle 2 debunks a popular theory about the origins of the heroes' powers. By William Bibbiani One of the excellent things about Chronicle, this year's hit "found footage" superhero movie (which completely ... See all stories on this topic »

Joss Whedon on Assembling 'The Avengers' New York Times (blog) As you may have gleaned from his fantasy TV shows like "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel," or his work on comic books like Astonishing X-Men, Buffy and Fray, the director and screenwriter Joss Whedon is a comic-book guy through and through. See all stories on this topic » New York Times (blog)

Mike Wallace, Reluctant Newsman Columbia Journalism Review (blog) By Kira Goldenberg Screenwriter and director Peter Rader's first book, "Mike Wallace: A Life" was already slated for release on April 13 when Wallace died last weekend at age 93. Rader spoke to CJR about Wallace's insecurities, the origins of his famed ... See all stories on this topic »

Philippe Falardeau: A quietly observant auteur Los Angeles Times The Oscar-nominated film opens Friday in LA Canadian film director and screenwriter Philippe Falardeau is touring with his newt film "Monsieur Lazhar." (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times / April 9, 2012) By Reed Johnson, Los Angeles Times At this year's ... See all stories on this topic »

Director Gary Ross says no to 'Catching Fire' BlueRidgeNow.com Director/co-Screenwriter Gary Ross arrives at the world premiere of "The Hunger Games" on Monday March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gary Ross says he won't direct "Catching Fire," the second installment in ... See all stories on this topic »

Hunger Games' Gary Ross Drops Out of Catching Fire Sequel Us Magazine Actress Jennifer Lawrence and Director/Co-screenwriter Gary Ross at The World Premiere of Lionsgate's "The Hunger Games" at Nokia Theatre LA Live on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. Credit: Eric Charbonneau/WireImage.com The Hunger Games will ... See all stories on this topic » Us Magazine

Son questioned in screen writer's death UPI.com NEW YORK, April 11 (UPI) -- A New York City screenwriter was found beaten to death inside her Manhattan apartment and her 19-year-old son is being questioned, police said. The body of Karyn Kay, 63, who taught English at LaGuardia High School, ... See all stories on this topic »

Police: Henry Wachtel Charged With Beating Death of Mother, Teacher and Author ... New York Observer By Steve Huff 3:57am Educator, author and screenwriter Karyn Kay, age 63, was brutally beaten to death in her apartment at W. 55th Street and Eighth Avenue Tuesday. Police believe she was killed by her son, 19-year-old Henry Wachtel. See all stories on this topic »

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Screenwriter » From Pinewood with Love By Donald Clarke We have been transported to the English countryside to hang out with the cast and crew of the latest James Bond film. It's called Skyfall for some reason. Chicken Little has not sued. A visit to Pinewood Studios is always a treat. You don't really ... Screenwriter