Category Archives: Writers

Writers Guild Nominations Announced

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Joe Gillis

As hard as it may be to believe sometimes, someone (or someones) actually sits down and writes a movie or TV show before you end up seeing it at your local multiplex or on your favorite TV network. The people … Continue reading →

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‘Zombieland’ Writers Sign On for ‘GI Joe’ Sequel

Posted on January 8, 2010 by John Muth

Only a day after being announced as writers for the upcoming Deadpool movie, Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese have gotten yet another gig as the writers for the sequel to another summer movie franchise: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. … Continue reading →

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‘Ghostbusters 3’ To Shoot This Summer

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Bob Starr

Ghostbusters is one of those films that’s simply timeless. Sure, the special effects are a little iffy these days but the story and comedic beats are still perfect. On the other hand  Ghostbusters 2 didn’t quite hit the mark for … Continue reading →

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‘Superman’ Continues to Face Legal Kryptonite

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Bob Starr

The Superman franchise continues to struggle as more details emerge from Warner Brothers.  In short, Warner Brothers still isn’t doing anything with the project. According to Warner Brothers insiders: “The studio is still seeking the right direction. No writers are … Continue reading →

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J.M. Straczynski Talks ‘World War Z’

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Bob Starr

With both Chris and Matt extremely busy and the American Thanksgiving this week, you know what that means? The Canadians are taking over The Flickcast (are you with me Sal?). Having celebrated Thanksgiving weeks ago, we’re in the clear to … Continue reading →

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Aaron Sorkin Returning to TV

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Bob Starr

There’s a lot of great writers in Hollywood and Aaron Sorkin is definitely one of them. Responsible for such great shows as Sports Night, The West Wing, and Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Sorkin has brought us some incredible … Continue reading →

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‘Hack/Slash’ Adaptation Gets a New Screenwriter

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Elisabeth Rappe

We may be miles away from getting a solo superheroine movie on the big screen, but at least one graphic heroine is getting close. The popular horror comic Hack / Slash has been in development with Rogue Pictures ever since … Continue reading →

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Sorry Hollywood, Piracy Is Here To Stay

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Bob Starr

There’s no arguing that the proliferation of file sharing technology (e.g. BitTorrent or similar) has changed the industry for content creators. Never before has it been easier to acquire free movies or music. Or has it? For the last several … Continue reading →

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