Screenwriter News--4.7.12

Prometheus Screenwriter Damon Lindelof Discusses the Nature of Prequels Reelz At WonderCon last month, screenwriter Damon Lindelof said that Prometheus would "will hopefully contextualize the original Alien so maybe you know a bit more," but said that a Prometheus sequel would "tangentialize even further away from the original ... See all stories on this topic »

Win "Chinatown" on Blu-ray, Signed by Screenwriter Robert Towne Bigpicturebigsound.com Chiarella also praised the writing, "Screenwriter Robert Towne deftly utilizes every tool in his kit to weave this original, entertaining tale, filled with wit, compelling characters and a fascinating chapter of LA history. See all stories on this topic » Bigpicturebigsound.com

Fry's Planet Word, Sunday, April 8 Sydney Morning Herald So says veteran screenwriter William Goldman in the final episode of Stephen Fry's excellent series on language. Having examined everything from obscenity to identity, Fry comes to grips with storytelling, exploring the archetypal writers - Homer, ... See all stories on this topic » Sydney Morning Herald

An interview with Carrie Fisher Dayton Daily News It's that sense of humor and irreverence that the actress, novelist and screenwriter will bring to the Victoria Theatre stage for the next two weeks when she presents "Wishful Drinking," her one-woman Broadway show based on her own colorful life. See all stories on this topic »

ECHO TV films of the week Liverpool Echo Screenwriter Alice is in a fragile state after being attacked by her boyfriend and goes to stay at a remote Victorian mansion. She finds a box of videotapes that capture the life of young couple David and Lucy and is shocked to the core when she ... See all stories on this topic »

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Screenwriter James Vanderbilt Is On Fire: 'White House Down ... "Zodiac" writer-producer James Vanderbilt is hot. He wrote "The Amazing Spider- Man" (July 3). He is adapting Brit mini-series "Red Riding" for producers Steven ... blogs.indiewire.com/.../screenwriter-james-vanderbilt-is-on-fir...