Predator screenplay writers Jim and John Thomas sue Disney over rights to lucrative sci-fi franchise

The Thomas brothers who wrote the 1987 sci-fi action film Predator filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Disney over their rights to the franchise. Jim and John Thomas filed their lawsuit in California to confirm their ability to apply the termination provision provided in United States copyright law, according to an article by The Hollywood … Read more

After a year of dowdy dressing it’s time to glam up so five writers reveal their ‘re-entry outfits’ 

What are you wearing? A trivial enough question, pre-Covid days, designed to avoid sartorial clashes or clangers. But now, with the end of lockdown finally in sight and calendars being filled with dates for get-togethers outside from April 12, women across the country are excitedly planning their ‘re-entry outfits’. Namely, what to wear on that … Read more

Writers Guild TV nominations 2021: Better Call Saul leads the list

DRAMA SERIES Better Call Saul The Boys The Crown, Written by Peter Morgan, Jonathan Wilson; Netflix The Mandalorian Ozark   COMEDY SERIES Curb Your Enthusiasm The Great PEN15 Ted Lasso What We Do in the Shadows   Baby Yoda in Mandalorian NEW SERIES Dave The Flight Attendan The Great Lovecraft Country Ted Lasso   ORIGINAL … Read more

Top travel writers reveal the perfect British breaks they plan to take as soon as the lockdown ends

Forget Dubai or Barbados – we can’t wait to explore more of Britain when things open up again. Here seven travel writers share where in the UK they long to visit after lockdown, from the Norfolk Broads to the Isle of Skye. Angelina Villa-Clarke – Isles of Scilly  The Mail on Sunday’s Angelina Villa-Clarke wants … Read more

Duchess of Cornwall creates an online reading room to unite avid readers and discover new writers

Camilla has already championed the cause of literacy, making it a cornerstone of her royal work. Now the Duchess of Cornwall is following in the footsteps of TV couple Richard and Judy by setting up a book club. Avid reader Camilla, 73, will unveil her new venture – a royal first – on Instagram this … Read more

Duchess of Cornwall creates an online reading room to unite avid readers and discover new writers

Camilla has already championed the cause of literacy, making it a cornerstone of her royal work. Now the Duchess of Cornwall is following in the footsteps of TV couple Richard and Judy by setting up a book club. Avid reader Camilla, 73, will unveil her new venture – a royal first – on Instagram this … Read more

Rebel Wilson announces a scholarship program for female comedy writers

Giving back: Rebel Wilson announces a scholarship program for female comedy writers By Alisha Buaya For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:16 GMT, 17 December 2020 | Updated: 02:20 GMT, 17 December 2020 She has made a name for herself as one of Hollywood’s funniest women. And Rebel Wilson is giving back to the comedy community … Read more

Five writers share their own missives from an extraordinary 2020 – So how was it for YOU?

Many of us dread this time of year, when the round-robin newsletter drops out of the Christmas card, with news of high-achieving children, exotic cruises and personal triumphs. Sent to friends, family and (all too often) passing acquaintances, the round robin is a masterpiece of boasting, where the sender gives a breathless report of everything … Read more