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Script magazine - July/August 2007
The Simpsons Movie
by John Scott Lewinski
Matt Groening, James L. Brooks, Al Jean, Mike Scully and director David Silverman discuss the long, strange trip that brings America’s favorite animated family to theaters. With a legion of talented writers behind him and 18 Emmy®-winning seasons, Homer Simpson is ready for his close-up.
Script to Screen: Superbad
by David S. Cohen
As 14-year-olds in their native Canada, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg decided to give screenwriting a try. Eleven years and countless drafts later, their raunchy-and-sweet buddy movie is set for release from Sony Pictures.
Miss Beehive-ing: Leslie Dixon styles Hairspray for the Big Screen
by Bob Verini
A cult movie turned into a smash stage musical now becomes —they hope!—a smash (rather than a cult) movie musical. We talk to the veteran writer who shaped and teased the material.
Anatomy of a Scene: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
by Bob Verini
Why is adaptation more than mere transcription from a source? How can exposition become action? Michael Goldenberg analyzes the adapter’s craft using a key sequence from the fifth installment of the popular Harry Potter franchise.
New Media: ScriptSync
by Frank Colin
Supplements in Avid’s high-quality software suite give more control to the writer.
Tips From the Pros
by Robert Piluso
Script asks the pros what’s the difference between good writing and bad writing?
Getting Credit—The Arbitration Process
by Michael Gordon
It’s an unfortunate fact—sometimes you need to fight for credit. Screenwriter Michael Gordon explains what you can expect from, and how you can prepare for, WGA arbitration.
10 Questions: Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman
by Elizabeth Joseph
High school friends Orci and Kurtzman describe their influences and discuss their forthcoming collaboration Transformers.
Showcase Recap
by Debra Eckerling
Highlights of Final Draft’s Scriptwriters Showcase. See what you missed if you weren’t there and why you should have been!
Writers on Writing: Shoot ‘Em Up
by Michael Davis
This fall Clive Owen and Paul Giamatti star in Davis’ action drama. Here, Davis describes what life stories led to the realization of the flick.
The Small Screen: Weeds
by Debra Eckerling
When Showtime went digging for edgier fare, Weeds creator Jenji Kohan offered them her “suburban, widowed, pot-dealing mom” pilot. Now the writers are gearing up for season three of the acclaimed cable series.
ProdCo Spotlight: Morgan Creek
by Rachel Wimberly
Under the watchful eye of CEO James G. Robinson, Morgan Creek has released perennial favorites and box-office gold. Find out what’s next for this man, and company, on a movie mission.
New Writer Profile: Zoe Cassavetes
by Joshua Stecker
Cassavetes screened her feature, Broken English, at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival where her screenwriting debut earned audience acclaim.
Independents: The Supporting Team
by William Martell
How do supporting characters support the story? Using The 40-Year-Old Virgin, we look at the supporting team’s most important role.
Screenwriting Legend: Elaine May
by Ray Morton
Elaine May is best known for her hilarious collaborations with director Mike Nichols, but she has plenty of solo accomplishments to celebrate as well.
Who You Know: Lauren Corrao
by Paige Donner
If you want to make audiences laugh, Comedy Central’s executive vice president of original programming and development is one woman you need to impress.
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