WRITER'S GUILD OF AMERICA WEST MOVIES COVERAGE

Louis C.K. Among Producers Guild of America's Honorees

Last night, the Producers Guild of America honored nine Innovators, Visionaries and Producers (V.I.P.) who have made significant contributions to the advancement of digital entertainment and storytell... (more...)

SAG Foundation Presents 'An Evening with Female Directors Tonight

In celebration of Women's History Month, tonight the Screen Actors Guild Foundation and the New School for Drama present 'Changing Landscapes: An Evening with Female Directors' at 7:00 p.m. EST at the... (more...)

2013 TONYS, ZERO DARK THIRTY Among Winners of WGA Awards

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) last night announced the winners of the 2013 Writers Guild Awards. (more...)

NewFilmmakers LA Film Festival Presents 2013 Screening Tonight

The NewFilmmakers LA Film Festival offers a carefully curated evening of films created by a talented group of documentarians, filmmakers, and screenwriters. (more...)

2nd Annual Los Angeles Turkish Film Festival Announces Lineup

The LA Turkish Film Festival has announced today their final slate of four feature films that will screen at their second annual festival at Hollywood's Egyptian Theater. The festival opens on Thursda... (more...)

ARGO Navigates to USC Libraries Scripter Win

Authors Joshuah Bearman and Antonio J. Mendez and screenwriter Chris Terrio received the 25th-annual USC Libraries Scripter Award for their contributions to "Argo." Selection committee co-chair Howard... (more...)

NewFilmmakers LA Film Festival to Present 2013 Screening, 2/16

The NewFilmmakers LA Film Festival offers a carefully curated evening of films created by a talented group of documentarians, filmmakers, and screenwriters. I (more...)

WGAW Announces 2013 Jean Renoir Award Honorees

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) has named a quartet of iconic Japanese filmmakers - Akira Kurosawa, Shinobu Hashimoto, Ryuzo Kikushima, and Hideo Oguni - as honorees of its 2013 Jean Renoir ... (more...)

Screeenwriter-Playwright Tom Stoppard to Receive WGA's Lifetime Achievement Honor

Award-winning screenwriter-playwright Tom Stoppard is set to receive the Writers Guild of America, West's 2013 Laurel Award for Screen, honoring lifetime achievement in outstanding writing for motion ... (more...)

ARGO, LINCOLN Among Nominees of Writers Guild of America Awards

The Writer's Guild of America announced its nominations for theatrical motion pictures this morning in three categories: Original Screenplay, Adapted Screenplay and Documentary Screenplay. (more...)

WGA West to Honor Daniel Petrie Jr. with 'Guild Service' Award

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) has named two-time WGAW President Daniel Petrie, Jr. as its 2013 Morgan Cox Award honoree in recognition of his longtime service to the Guild. The award will ... (more...)

CASTLE's Nathan Fillion to Host WGA West Awards in LA

Actor Nathan Fillion, who currently stars as mystery novelist Richard Castle on ABC's hit series Castle, has been tapped by the Writers Guild of America, West to host its upcoming 2013 Writers Guild A... (more...)

WGA West Names Winners in Feature Access Project

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) has announced its Feature Access Project (FAP) honorees, recognizing five members who competed in the Guild's pilot diversity screenwriting program. They are:... (more...)

Producer's Guild of America to Honor Jim Carrey, Conan O'Brien & More at DIGITAL V.I.P. Awards

The Producers Guild of America announced today the honorees for the inaugural Digital V.I.P. initiative and awards gala. Nine Visionaries, Innovators, and Producers who have made significant contribut... (more...)

Marion Cotillard Receives 'Hollywood Actress Award' Today, 10/22

The 16th Annual Hollywood Film Awards, presented by the Los Angeles Times, previously announced that Academy Award winning actress Marion Cotillard will receive the 'Hollywood Actress Award' for her ... (more...)

Hollywood Film Awards to Honor LES MIS' Samantha Barks

Samantha Barks, star of the upcoming film LES MISERABLES, is one of six young actors who will be honored with the 'Hollywood Spotlight Award' at this year's Hollywood Film Awards gala ceremony to be h... (more...)

Dustin Hoffman to Receive Hollywood Film Awards 'Breakthrough Director' Prize

The 16th Annual Hollywood Film Awards, presented by the Los Angeles Times, is pleased to announce that Dustin Hoffman will be the recipient of this year's 'Hollywood Breakthrough Director Award,' at t... (more...)

Richard Gere to Receive the 'Hollywood Career Achievement Award', 10/22

The 16th ANNUAL HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS, presented by the Los Angeles Times, is pleased to announce that actor Richard Gere will be given the 'Hollywood Career Achievement Award,' at this year's awards ... (more...)

Bradley Cooper to be Honored at Hollywood Film Awards

The 16th Annual Hollywood Film Awards, presented by the Los Angeles Times, is pleased to announce that actor Bradley Cooper will be given the 'Hollywood Actor Award,' at this year's awards gala. (more...)

Quentin Tarantino to be Honored at Hollywood Film Awards

The 16th Annual Hollywood Film Awards, presented by the Los Angeles Times, is pleased to announce that screenwriter/director Quentin Tarantino will be given the 'Hollywood Screenwriter Award,' at this... (more...)

Amy Adams to Be Honored at Hollywood Film Awards

The 16th Annual Hollywood Film Awards, presented by the Los Angeles Times, is pleased to announce that three-time Academy Award nominated actress, Amy Adams will be given the 'Hollywood Supporting Act... (more...)

Writers Guild of America West Announces Almost $1M Donation to Actors Fund

The Writers Guild of America, West announced today that it is contributing $977,095 to The Actors Fund. (more...)

Writers Guild of America, West Donates $977k to Actors Fund

The Writers Guild of America, West announced today that it is contributing $977,095 to The Actors Fund. The monies are specifically earmarked for emergency financial assistance needed by entertainmen... (more...)

Marion Cotillard to Receive 'Hollywood Actress Award', 10/22

The 16th Annual Hollywood Film Awards, presented by the Los Angeles Times, announce that Academy Award winning actress Marion Cotillard will receive the 'Hollywood Actress Award' for her distinguishe... (more...)

Hollywood Film Awards to Honor 'LES MIS' Producers

The 16th Annual Hollywood Film Awards, presented by the 'Los Angeles Times, ' announced today that it will be honoring producers Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner with this year's 'Hollywood Producers Award.... (more...)