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David Koepp Interview: Unpacking “Jurassic World Rebirth” & Beyond

How 28 Years Later Expands and Deepens the 28 Days Horror Franchise

The Evolving Landscape of Scripted Television in 2025: Strategic Insights for TV Writers. What’s Selling and Who’s Buying?

We Were Liars: E. Lockhart’s Viral YA Thriller Becomes a Must-Watch TV Adaptation

Benito Skinner on “Overcompensating,” Coming Out, and Creating Comedy with Heart

Beyond the Game: Inside the Social Commentary of “Squid Game” Season 2

What Screenwriters Can Learn About Adaptations From The Creators Of Some Top TV Series From Sony Television

“Write to the Future of the Show” Seth Meyers and Alex Baze talk ‘Late Night’

Politics in Primetime Television: How Debora Cahn, Eric Newman & Paul William Davies Are Shaping Political News In Their Stories

8 Ways Television’s Boldest Female Creators Are Rewriting the Script

Mike Flanagan on Adapting Stephen King’s “The Life of Chuck”: ‘This Might Be the Best Movie I Ever Get to Make’

How Netflix’s “Adolescence” Became a Cultural Phenomenon According To The Creators

Giving Black Boys Their Boyhood Back: Mara Brock Akil Offers A Fresh Take on Judy Blume’s “Forever”

Vertical Dramas: An Emerging Trend in the Entertainment Industry

Inside the Darkness of Bring Her Back: Danny Philippou on Horror, Grief, and Building a Cult

Behind the Scenes of Matlock Reboot: A New Look for an Old Favorite

Inside “Adults” Showrunner Stefani Robinson On Crafting a Comedy About Growing Up (Or Not)

Creative Screenwriting Feature/ Pilot Screenplay Competitions: Deadline 29 May 2025

More Than Survival: The Last of Us Season 2 Expands Its Emotional Core & Moral Ambiguity

Mission: Impossible’s Ethan Hunt — Who Is He and Why Does The World Need Him?

Five Key Lessons For TV Writers

What Does A Game Writer Do? An Overview For Film & TV Writers Looking To Break In

Anatomy Of A Screenplay Scene

Showrunning with the Bit Magicians: Ayesha Carr & Paul Hunter Unwrap “Government Cheese”

Jonathan Tropper on Identity, Privilege, and Rebellion in “Your Friends & Neighbors”

Murder, Mulch, and Mayhem: Inside “Grosse Pointe Garden Society” with Showrunners Jenna Bans & Bill Krebs

Why TV Series Love Bottle Episodes

Coverfly Is Shuttering For Good. Now What?

Showrunners Eric Tuchman & Yahlin Chang On Concluding “The Handmaid’s Tale” In Its Sixth And Final Season Of (Part 2)

Showrunners Eric Tuchman & Yahlin Chang On Concluding “The Handmaid’s Tale” In Its Sixth And Final Season Of (Part 1)

David E. Kelley Discusses Adapting “Presumed Innocent” Based On The Iconic Crime Novel

Eric Pearson On Crafting “Thunderbolts*” From The Wounds Of Lesser-Known Avengers Characters

Creative Screenwriting Feature/ Pilot Competition Deadline- 29 May 2025

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American Primeval: A Non-Nostalgic Look At America’s Brutal Past

“The Surfer” Is A Meditation On Masculine Localism In This Psychedelic Surf Noir Starring Nicolas Cage

What Makes a ‘Taylor Sheridan’ Hero?

Ronan Bennett Brokers The Power Struggle Between The Harrigans And The Stevensons in “MobLand”

Alex Gregory Pokes Fun At Creative Executives In “The Studio” (And Even Makes Us Feel Sorry For Them)

“How Screenwriters Can Ethically Use AI” Insights from Screenwriter Andy Bobrow and WriterDuet Founder Guy Goldstein

“Good American Family” Katie Robbins and Sarah Sutherland Discuss The Disturbing Story Of A Couple Who Adopt A Girl With Dwarfism Who Isn’t What She Claims

“The Accountant 2” Examines The Complex Dynamics Of The Antagonistic Wolff Brothers

Ronan Bennett Upgrades “The Day Of The Jackal” From Analog To Digital In His TV Adaptation

“A Minecraft Movie” Choose Your Own Adventure And Let Your Creativity Thrive

“Sinners” Is Ryan Coogler’s Bluesy Love Letter To Horror Films

Why A Multi Genre Mashup Works In “The Gorge”

Rami Malek Avenges His Wife’s Kidnapping And Death In “The Amateur”

“Matlock” Takes A Look At Ageing And Being Invisible In Jennie Snyder Urman’s Reboot

“A Study Of Masculine Identities” Daredevil And Kingpin Reunite In ‘Daredevil: Born Again’

Ryan Fleck & Anna Boden Pay A Cinematic Mix Tape Homage To Oakland, California In “Freaky Tales”

“Lean Into The Thing That Scares You” Elizabeth Meriwether & Kim Rosenstock Talk ‘Dying For Sex’

“Find The Funny In The Real” Danielle Sanchez-Witzel Talks ‘Survival Of The Thickest’ Season 2

How Melissa G. Moore Reckoned With Her Father Being A Notorious Serial Killer To Create “Happy Face” With Jennifer Cacicio

Samantha Strauss Exposes Health & Wellness ‘Scamfluencer’ Belle Gibson in “Apple Cider Vinegar”

“Adolescence” Is A Troubling and Timely Indictment On Adolescent Male Incel Culture, Bullying & Social Media

“Mirror Mirror On The Wall. Who Is The Fairest Of Them All?” ‘Snow White’ Returns In A Live Action All Singing, All Dancing Disney Extravaganza

Nikki Toscano Unravels The Mystery Of Two Estranged Sisters In “Long Bright River”

Profile of Sean Baker’s More Important Films: 2004-2024

Feel The Pain (Or Not) In “Novocaine”

Abdullah Saeed Relishes His Pakistani-American In “Deli Boys”

Paul William Davies Solves A White House Murder Mystery In “The Residence”

“It’s Not About Violence. It’s About That Shiver Down Your Spine” JJ Bailey and Jake Coburn Talk ‘The Hunting Party’

“It All Begins With A Very, Very Long Dinner Party Sequence” David Koepp Talks ‘Black Bag’

Peter Craig Talks “Dope Thief” – Two Small Time Thieves In Big Time Trouble

Michelle Nader On Balancing Two Very Different Television Comedies – “Deli Boys” & “Shifting Gears”

Breaking Down The Main Elements Of “The Substance”

“Mickey 17” Bong Joon Ho Tells A Tale Of Two Mickeys

Showrunner Mike Schur Talks "Man On The Inside"

Mark Burton, Jon Foster & James Lamont Discuss “Paddington in Peru” And What Makes Him So Lovable

2025 Oscar Nominated Producers Share Their Greatest Production Challenges and Inspirations

How Indie Filmmakers Rich Ronat & Laura Vale Took Control Of Their Careers And Made “Culprit”

Adam Elliot Mulls Over His Views On Life, Telling Stories & Claymation In “Memoir Of A Snail”

What Does Season 3 Of “The White Lotus” Have In Store For Audiences?

What Makes High School Movies Work? (Part 2)

What Filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof Endured To Make “The Seed Of The Sacred Fig”

“Everybody Dies And That’s Life” Osgood Perkins on ‘The Monkey’

Jen Grisanti Describes How Transformation Happens Through The Wound, The Flaw, And The New Trait

What Makes High School Movies Work?

How Did Showrunner David J. North C-create NCIS: Origins?

Captain America Is Back In Brave New World. What Can You Expect?

Scott Derrickson Reveals The Dire Secret Of “The Gorge”

What Are You Watching This Valentine's Day?

What If Your Younger Self Met Your Older Self? Megan Park Finds Out In Her Coming Of Age Comedy “My Old Ass”

6 Helpful Things To Consider To Make An Impactful Short Film

Drew Hancock Seeks A Loving “Companion.” Robots May Apply

Julia Stiles’ “Wish You Were Here” Is More Than A YA Story About The Folly Of Star-Crossed Lovers

Babygirl: Smouldering, Erotic Thrillers Are Back

Sean Baker’s “Anora” Hinges On One Pivotal Action Sequence

Presence: Steven Soderbergh & David Koepp Deliver A Supernatural Family Drama Told Through The Perspective Of A Ghost

How Do You Stand Out As A Screenwriter?

Kate Gersten On "The Last Showgirl"

Jesse Eisenberg Talks "A Real Pain"

Exactly What Genre Is The Wildly Imaginative Emilia Pérez?

September 5 Tells The Terrifying Story of The Hostage Crisis During The 1972 Munich Olympics

Ariel Julia Hairston Takes An Unusual Approach On Domestic Violence in “Both Eyes Open”

Wolf Man Is No Ordinary Monster Movie

Writers Pat Casey & Josh Miller Show No Signs Of Slowing Down In Sonic The Hedgehog 3

David Lynch: Thanks For The Memories

Dear Hollywood, You Drove Me Crazy. I Love You

How Does Creative Screenwriting Magazine Judge Its Competition Entries

Will Beall Keeps The Bad Boys Franchise Speeding Along

Longlegs: Osgood Perkins Goes Super Creepy In This Demonic Gem Starring Nicolas Cage & Taika Monroe