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entertainment1 month ago•45 min saved

Odyssey Translator Decries Nolan's Screenplay as Shallow and Unconvincing

Emily Wilson, translator of the Odyssey’s 2017 edition, criticizes Christopher Nolan’s film for lacking psychological, emotional, political, and ethical depth, saying the screenplay is grandiose but superficial with underdeveloped characters. Nolan has suggested Wilson’s translation influenced his work, but Wilson disputes the script’s ambitions. Nevertheless, the movie has become a blockbuster with strong reception from critics and audiences.

via Yahoo|

#christopher-nolan #emily-wilson #entertainment

entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

Odyssey Translator Slams Nolan’s Screenplay as Shallow

Emily Wilson, translator of The Odyssey, writes a scathing London Review of Books review (via The Guardian) criticizing Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey for lacking psychological, emotional, political and ethical depth, calling the screenplay “abysmal.” She also says she would be ashamed to have written any part of the script. Nolan had previously cited Wilson’s translation as an influence during his press tour. Despite her critique, the film remains a blockbuster, pulling in about $90 million in its second weekend.

via Variety|

#christopher-nolan #emily-wilson #entertainment

movies1 month ago•11 min saved

Dungeons & Dragons 2 Script Complete, But Budget Keeps Sequel in Limbo

Director Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley completed a screenplay for Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves 2, but Paramount has not greenlit production due to high costs. The first film earned about $205 million worldwide on a roughly $150 million budget, prompting thoughts of a cheaper, tighter sequel with potential cast returns. Meanwhile, Netflix is developing a separate Forgotten Realms live-action series, underscoring ongoing franchise interest even as the sequel’s fate remains uncertain.

via FandomWire|

#dungeons-and-dragons #honor-among-thieves-2 #movies

entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

Anne Hathaway Announces Fresh Direction for Princess Diaries 3 After Script Rewrite

Anne Hathaway says Princess Diaries 3 is back in development after the team scrapped their original script and found a new direction, describing a recent breakthrough and stressing that timing is still uncertain while she balances family life.

via Deadline|

#anne-hathaway #development #entertainment

entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

Danny McBride Sets Sights on a G.I. Joe Directorial Debut at Paramount

Danny McBride will direct an untitled G.I. Joe movie for Paramount and wrote the screenplay, marking his feature directorial debut. The project is a high priority for the studio under owner David Ellison, with earlier development on a second script by Max Landis that did not move forward.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#danny-mcbride #directorial-debut #entertainment

awards7 months ago•28 min saved

WGA Awards Nominations Spotlight 2026's Screenplay Contenders

Nominees for the 2026 Writers Guild Awards have been released, with original nominees Black Bag, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Marty Supreme, Sinners and Weapons, and adapted nominees Bugonia, Frankenstein, Hamnet, One Battle After Another and Train Dreams. In TV, Andor, Pluribus, The Pitt and The Studio lead with multiple nominations. Winners will be announced March 8 in New York and Los Angeles, with Atsuko Okatsuka hosting the LA ceremony; Don Reo will receive the Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award and Stephen Colbert will be honored with the Walter Bernstein Award.

via hollywoodreporter.com|

#adapted-screenplay #awards #nominations

business1 year ago•4 min saved

Paramount Sues 'Top Gun: Maverick' Writer's Relative Over Authorship Dispute

Paramount Pictures has filed a countersuit against Shaun Gray, the cousin of 'Top Gun: Maverick' writer Eric Warren Singer, accusing him of fraud and copyright infringement for claiming he co-wrote key scenes of the film and hiding his involvement, while Gray argues he authored major action sequences and should be credited as a co-author.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#business #copyright-infringement #lawsuit

entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

Steven Knight to Write Next James Bond Film for Amazon MGM

Steven Knight, creator of Peaky Blinders, has expressed excitement about writing the screenplay for the upcoming James Bond film, describing it as a 'bucket list' project. He will be working with director Denis Villeneuve, with the film produced by Amy Pascal and David Heyman. Knight, a long-time Bond fan, hopes to create a film that is bold and innovative, though the casting of 007 has not yet been announced.

via Deadline|

#bucket-list #denis-villeneuve #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•7 min saved

"Father Spadaro Unveils Early Draft of Script for Martin Scorsese's Jesus Film in New Book - Exclusive Excerpt"

Martin Scorsese has written an early draft of a screenplay for a film about Jesus in response to Pope Francis's appeal to artists, with plans to shoot the 80-minute film later this year. The screenplay is based on Japanese novelist Shūsaku Endō’s book “A Life of Jesus” and is being developed with collaborator Kent Jones. Scorsese aims to portray a contemporary and intimate Jesus, reflecting on his own childhood experiences with Catholicism and seeking to make religion more accessible through his film.

via Variety|

#catholicism #entertainment #interview

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"The Holdovers' Accused of Last-Minute Plagiarism Bombshell by 'Luca' Writer"

The Oscar-nominated film "The Holdovers" is facing controversy just hours before the ceremony, as it has been accused of line-by-line plagiarism in its screenplay. Writer Simon Stephenson alleges that the script bears striking similarities to his unproduced 2013 screenplay "Frisco." The accusations have been presented to the Writers Guild of America, and if "The Holdovers" wins any major Oscars, it will likely be overshadowed by this controversy.

via Euronews|

#controversy #entertainment #oscars

entertainment2 years ago•10 min saved

"Plagiarism Accusations: 'The Holdovers' by Alexander Payne Under Fire from 'Luca' Writer"

Screenwriter Simon Stephenson has accused the writer of "The Holdovers," David Hemingson, and director Alexander Payne of plagiarizing his screenplay "Frisco" for the critically acclaimed film. Despite evidence and email exchanges, the Writers Guild of America has not resolved the matter, prompting Stephenson to seek help from the board. The case has sparked internal debate within the guild, but it remains unclear where it currently stands. The allegations have surfaced during the Oscar campaign for "The Holdovers," adding an awkward layer to the situation.

via Variety|

#alexander-payne #entertainment #plagiarism

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Director Recalls Heartbreaking Details of Heath Ledger's Tragic Death"

Director Stephen Gaghan shared heartbreaking new details about Heath Ledger's death, revealing that Ledger was found with a copy of Malcolm Gladwell's book and Gaghan's screenplay next to him. Gaghan had envisioned Ledger as the lead in a movie adaptation of Gladwell's book, despite the role being initially intended for Leonardo DiCaprio. Gaghan recalled his deep connection with Ledger and the shock he felt when he received a call from Ledger's father after the actor's tragic death in 2008.

via The Daily Beast|

#death #entertainment #heath-ledger

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Poor Things: The Epic Reunion of Yorgos Lanthimos, Tony McNamara, and Emma Stone"

Yorgos Lanthimos, Tony McNamara, and Emma Stone reunite for the darkly comedic genre-bender "Poor Things," an adaptation of Alasdair Gray’s 1992 novel, which recently won Golden Globes and received SAG Awards nominations. The screenplay, penned by McNamara, tells the story of Bella Baxter, played by Stone, who is brought back to life by a scientist and embarks on a whirlwind adventure. The film also stars Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef, Jerrod Carmichael, and Christopher Abbott. McNamara, known for "The Favourite," has also scored an Oscar nomination for this original screenplay. Lanthimos and Stone are set to collaborate on "Kinds of Kindness," an anthology film to be distributed by Searchlight.

via Deadline|

#emma-stone #entertainment #poor-things

film2 years ago•2 min saved

"The Zone of Interest": Unveiling the Banality of Evil in a Powerful Holocaust Drama

Jonathan Glazer's historical drama "The Zone of Interest," inspired by Martin Amis' novel, is a critical success, winning awards at Cannes and making the Oscar shortlist. The film, set outside Auschwitz during the Holocaust, follows the lives of the commandant and his wife as they strive for a dream life. Glazer, who spent two years researching the area's history, aims to humanize the characters and highlight the capacity for evil in humans. The screenplay for the film is available to read.

via Deadline|

#film #historical-drama #holocaust

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Judd Apatow Criticizes 'Barbie' Adapted Screenplay Label

Judd Apatow criticizes the Oscars' decision to categorize the screenplay for the upcoming Barbie movie as adapted, arguing that it's insulting to the writers as there was no existing material or story to adapt from. The decision has sparked debate, with the Writers Guild of America classifying Barbie as an original work. If the film earns an Oscar nod for its script, it will mark Greta Gerwig's fourth nomination, but Academy voting members will only be able to cast their vote for Barbie's script in the adapted screenplay category.

via Entertainment Weekly News|

#barbie #entertainment #greta-gerwig