Oscar 2015 Predictions, Best Original Screenplay: Boyhood, Birdman Among Contenders

This year, the Original screenplay category is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in a long time. The category differs from Adapted screenplay as the story of the film has to be completely original and cannot be based on any source material. Recent winners in this category include "Her," "Django Unchained," "Midnight in Paris" and "The King's Speech." The biggest contender in this category at the moment is Richard Linklater's "Boyhood." The film has been hailed as one of the most original films ever made and has been receiving universal praise. Linklater has been nominated twice in this category and this year he may have a chance since his movie was shot over 12 years -- something no one has ever done. Additionally, it has been a box office success. However, IFC Films generally does not campaign, and this could hurt Linklater's chances at an Oscar. Read More...

Andrew Dominik the Writing the Screenplay Justin Lin's 'Shaolin Temple' Remake

Deadline is reporting Dominik will pen the screenplay for a 3D remake of the 1982 Jet Li starrer The Shaolin Temple, with Justin Lin (Fast & Furious 6) set to direct. The film tells the story of a slave worker who escapes from the cruel retainers of ...