In this issue, we look at Wes Craven’s 35-year career and his new endeavor, Midnight Entertainment. We also go behind the scenes of HBO’s critically acclaimed Entourage with creator Doug Ellin.

James Vanderbilt, screenwriter of Zodiac, contributes to our Writers on Writing series with his own tale of Zodiac obsession; and Shaun of the Dead writer-director Edgar Wright answers 10 Questions about his filmmaking style and new feature Hot Fuzz.

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Writer-director Zack Snyder and writer Kurt Johnstad explain the complexities of adapting Frank Miller’s graphic novel 300 for the screen. Learn about the hurdles both Snyder and Johnstad faced while convincing producers to trust their collaborative vision.
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Two years and 20 drafts preceded writer-director James Strouse's Grace is Gone. The film, which recently triumphed at Sundance, was inspired by his own family relationships and the current war in Iraq.
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After spending four years hustling around Hollywood, producer Stephanie Allain was able to get screenwriter Craig Brewer’s Hustle & Flow into the right hands. Discover how her persistence and collaboration with Brewer led to Black Snake Moan, the formation of their prodco at Paramount, and their next project Maggie Lynn.
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NOT TO BE MISSED! Stephanie Allain will be speaking at the 2007 Scriptwriters Showcase on the subject of "Finding Financing".

Time is running out to register for the 2nd Annual Scriptwriters Showcase, April 20-22, 2007 (a Final Draft, Inc. event ). Register online for a Gold, Silver or Bronze package and your Take A Meeting with the exec of your choice.

Why Pitch… When You Can Take A Meeting?

See the list of guest speakers, panels and networking opportunities offered during this unique, three-day event:
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 L.A.'S most popular screenwriting workshop returns to Los Angeles and New York!
David S. Freeman's "Beyond Structure"
Los Angeles: March 24-25
New York: March 31-April 1

Get $50 off if you mention "Final Draft," or $100 off if you fly in from out of town or take a train with a ticket cost of $100. As always, the workshop comes with a full money-back guarantee. This is the workshop taken both by newcomers, and by the writers, directors, producers, and execs behind Good Will Hunting, Austin Powers, Runaway Bride, E.R. Sling Blade, Meet the Fockers, Everybody Loves Raymond, E-Ring and many other major films and series. David's 200 proven techniques will help you create stunning and original characters, dialogue, plots, and scenes. Read the articles on the website to sample some of these powerful writing techniques.

For a free brochure, call toll-free, from outside CA: (866) 239-2600, or inside CA: (310) 394-6556 -- or see:
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