'The Grand Budapest Hotel' edges out 'Boyhood' at 2015 Writers Guild Awards

Posted by · 6:44 pm · February 14th, 2015

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) handed out top film honors to the screenplays of “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “The Imitation Game” Saturday night. On the television side, “Louie” and “True Detective” were favorites, winning two prizes each.

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Barbra Streisand, Ben Affleck and Guillermo del Toro lined up for industry honors

Posted by · 2:59 pm · January 14th, 2015

The ASC, WGA and Makeup and Hairstylists Guild will honor a trio of filmmakers with special designation awards this year: Barbra Streisand, Ben Affleck and Guillermo del Toro respectively.

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Writers Guild members prefer Marvel bubble gum to PTA/Pynchon

Posted by · 9:02 am · January 7th, 2015

The Writers Guild of America announced nominees in the film categories Wednesday. A number of ineligible titles made for a list that could differ quite a bit from the Academy’s.

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