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Big Fish script

January 27, 2004 Big Fish, News

Newmarket Press will be publishing a paperback version of the BIG FISH screenplay in February. It will be loaded with extras, including photos, production notes, and intros by Daniel Wallace and John.

In the meantime, you can download a .pdf version of the final shooting script here. Print it out on three-hole paper, and you’ll have exactly the same script we shot — and exactly the same the script you could buy for $10 bootlegged in Times Square.

If you read it and feel so inclined, by all means send a comment.

[originally posted December 20, 2003]

Big Fish gets five Broadcast Film Critics Award nominations

December 20, 2003 Big Fish, News, Projects

Earlier this week, we were happy to learn that Big Fish got five Broadcast Film Critics Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director (Tim Burton), Best Writer (John), Best Song (Pearl Jam’s “Man of the Hour”) and Best Score (Danny Elfman). Although I never believe it when I hear other people say it, it’s an honor just to be nominated.

It’s a little odd that the category I’m in is called “Best Writer.” Usually, the writing awards are called “Best Screenplay.” But I guess since they give the award to a person, not a movie, it does sort of make sense.

Who knows if we’ll win any awards. One good thing is that we’ll know soon: The awards are going to be held January 10, 2004 in Beverly Hills, and broadcast live on E!. (Do you have to put a period on a sentence that ends with E!? I’ll be sure to ask.)

Jinks/Cohen Big Fish interview in The Hollywood Reporter

November 5, 2003 Big Fish, Projects

BIG FISH producers Dan Jinks and Bruce Cohen did a lengthy interview with Martin Grove from The Hollywood Reporter, in which they lay a very good history of the project, and the many challenges involved. It’s a good read if you’re interested in the film’s backstory.

GO at Arclight tickets available

October 24, 2003 Go, News

Tickets for the special screening of GO at Arclight in Hollywood on November 25th are now available for sale. The movie starts at 7:00 p.m., followed by a Q&A with John, hosted by MENACE II SOCIETY screenwriter Tyger Williams.

A couple of nice coincidences: the Arclight is just down the street from the supermarket that served as the inspiration for the movie, and GO’s premiere was held in Arclight’s Cineramadome.

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