Eric Heisserer

Bola Ogun to Direct Isa Briones in GRAVES by Ellie Pyle

BESPOKE PLAYS - a bicoastal new play development series - has announced BOLA OGUN (Shadow and Bone, The Witcher) will direct ISA BRIONES (Star Trek: Picard, Hamilton National Tour, Next to Normal) in the first staged readings of GRAVES by ELLIE PYLE.

The Academy Reveals Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting Winners

From November 8 to 12, one fellow per day will be featured on the Academy’s YouTube channel, in content including conversations with filmmakers Destin Daniel Cretton, Phil Lord, Our Lady J, Rawson Marshall Thurber and Olivia Wilde. Watch a preview of the conversations now!

Academy Reveals Winning Nicholl Screenwriters

Five individuals have been selected as winners of the 2020 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting competition.

VIDEO: Watch the First Official Trailer for Vin Diesel's BLOODSHOT

Watch the first official trailer for Sony Pictures' BLOODSHOT – the much-anticipated feature film adaptation of the Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated comic book series starring international superstar Vin Diesel (The Fast & The Furious franchise) with Guy Pearce (The Hurt Locker), Eiza Gonzalez (Baby Driver), Sam Heughan (Outlander), Lamorne Morris (New Girl), Toby Kebbell (Kong: Skull Island), and Talulah Riley (Westworld).

BWW News: Casting Announced For Leigh Bardugo's Upcoming Netflix Series SHADOW & BONE

One of 2020's most highly-anticipated Netflix premieres is Shadow & Bone, based on two New York Times best-selling book series set in Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse, Shadow & Bone and Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. The first season will consist of eight episodes weaving together elements from the first book in each respective series, as well as some backstory. This week, casting news was announced, and fans worldwide instantly started cheering the casting -- and have even already created fan art! Filming began this week, and more news surrounding the series will be released soon.

Netflix's SHADOW AND BONE Sets Cast as Production Begins in Budapest

Shadow and Bone, a Netflix production based on Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone and Six of Crow novels, has set its cast as production begins in Budapest.

Netflix Greenlights New Series, SHADOW AND BONE

Netflix has greenlit a new eight-episode series, Shadow and Bone, according to Deadline.

Short Story SIMULTANEOUS By BIRD BOX Scribe Eric Heisserer To Be Adapted By Hulu

According to Deadline, Eric Heisserer's short story titled SIMULTANEOUS is set to get  adapted by Hulu. The screenwriter is known for his work on ARRIVAL and BIRD BOX. Colby Day will pen this adaption. Read more about the news from Deadline here!

Guy Pearce in Talks to Replace Michael Sheen in BLOODSHOT

Guy Pearce is in talks to replace Michael Sheen in Bloodshot, according to Variety. The film is a Sony and Cross Creek Pictures co-production based on the Valiant comic and starring Vin Diesel.

33rd Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival Producers and Writers Panels to Feature Edgar Wright, Emma Thomas, Graham Broadbent And More!

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced today its lineups for the annual Writers and Producers Panel series. Peter Spears (Call Me By Your Name), Lisa Bruce (Darkest Hour), Emma Thomas (Dunkirk), Sean McKittrick (Get Out), Evelyn O'Neill (Lady Bird), Daniel Lupi (Phantom Thread), J. Miles Dale (The Shape of Water), and Graham Broadbent (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) are this year's participants on the “Movers and Shakers” Producers Panel. Adrian Molina (Coco), Edgar Wright (Baby Driver), Virgil Williams (Mudbound), Michael H. Weber (The Disaster Artist), Emily V. Gordon (The Big Sick), Liz Hannah (The Post), and Mike Vanessa Taylor (The Shape of Water) will speak on the “It Starts With the Script” Writers Panel. The panels will take place on Saturday, February 3rd at the Lobero Theatre.

Austin Film Festival Announces Full 2017 Film + Conference Slate

Austin Film Festival & Screenwriters Conference (AFF), the premier film festival recognizing the writers' contributions to film, television, and new media, announced today the full schedule of films and panels for the 24th annual event

New Project from Rainn Wilson Among AMC's Upcoming Development Slate

AMC has announced from the Television Critics Association (TCA) Press Tour a look at a current slate of select scripted and non-fiction projects in various stages of development for 2018 and beyond.

Austin Film Fest to Honor Playwright Kenneth Lonergan as 2017 Distinguished Screenwriter

Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference (AFF), the premier festival that champions the writers' contributions to film, television, and new media, released today its 2017 Distinguished Screenwriter, Kenneth Lonergan.

Austin Film Fest Announces ON STORY Season 7 Lineup & Air Date

Today Austin Film Festival (AFF) announced its lineup and air dates for Season 7 of its original series, Austin Film Festival's ON STORY, airing on public television stations nationwide this April.

'Moonlight', 'People vs. OJ' Among Winners of 2107 WRITERS GUILD AWARDS; Full List

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) announced the 2017 Writers Guild Awards winners for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio, promotional, and graphic animation

SBIFF Highlights from Virtuosos, Producers and Writers Panels

Screening of The Constitution: The Constitution's director and co-scriptwriter, Rajiko Grilic, joined fest-goers at the Metropolitan Metro 4 Theatre for an intimate Q&A following the screening of his film.

Virtuoso Award, Panels, and More Highlight Day at SBIFF

SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - FEBRUARY 4th HIGHLIGHTS

Santa Barbara Film Festival Announces Producers & Writers Panels Lineup

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced today their lineups for their annual Writers and Producers panel series.

SAG Awards Ceremony Auction Begins Today Featuring Autographed Collectibles from Nominated Actors and Casts, Set Visits and More

The SAG Awards® Ceremony Auction begins today at 9 p.m. (ET) / 6 p.m. (PT) at sagawards.org/auction. The SAG Awards® Ceremony Auction offers movie and television fans the chance to win autographed collectibles signed by many of this year's nominated actors and casts, including a 12-inch vinyl record of "Florence Foster Jenkins" to be personally autographed by Meryl Streep,  a "La La Land" 7-inch vinyl and mini poster signed by Emma Stone, a film still canvas print from "Jackie" signed by Natalie Portman, posters signed by the casts of "Moonlight," "Manchester by the Sea," "Fences," "Hidden Figures," "Arrival," "Captain Fantastic" and more. Also up for bid are set visits to Netflix's "The Ranch," "NCIS: Los Angeles," "E! News,' 'Entertainment Tonight' and "The Insider,' as well as premium items and unique experiences provided by the networks, studios, and SAG Awards sponsors. The auction closes Monday, February 6 at 9 p.m. (ET) / 6 p.m. (PT).

Academy Award-Nominated ARRIVAL to Be Re-Released in Theaters Today

On the heels of receiving 8 Oscar® nominations for the acclaimed film ARRIVAL, Paramount Pictures is re-releasing the critically-acclaimed and award-winning film in theatres across the country this Today, January 27.