The guilds' 101 Greatest Screenplays will honor the greatest scripts ever - and the talented writers who wrote them - by compiling the ultimate ranking of best-written films as voted upon by guild members. The Writers Guilds' first-ever best-of-list is slated to be announced April 2006, with gala events scheduled on both coasts to fete influential writers and unforgettable screenwriting.
 
Premiere will feature the 101 Greatest Screenplays in a special editorial section in the May 2006 issue of the magazine, hitting newsstands April 2006. The WGAw, the WGAE, and Premiere will partner on several levels, collaborating on special events, radio/online promotion, and other projects, to bring the results and analysis of the guild's prestigious member poll to the public.

“For those of you tired of all those '100 Best' rankings, here's a list that goes one better. And what's more, it glorifies the very foundation of any great film - its screenplay,” said WGAw President Patric M. Verrone.

“These films are classics, and they have a special place in the hearts and minds of moviegoers. The leading actors have been familiar to the public for some time. It's wonderful to see the creators of these films acknowledged and celebrated as well,” said WGAE President Chris Albers.

“We are excited to partner with the WGAE and WGAw, and are pleased to recognize these memorable screenplays and screenwriters, who have left an indelible mark on the history of film,” said Peter Herbst, editor-in-chief, Premiere magazine.

Any produced screenplays (English language or otherwise) were eligible for consideration. Final results are being tabulated, with winners set to be announced this coming spring 2006.

For more information on the guilds' 101 Greatest Screenplays project, please contact (323) 782-4709 or visit online: www.wgaorg or www.wgaest.org.

The Writers Guild of America, west and the Writers Guild of America, East represent writers in the motion picture, broadcast, cable, and new media industries in both entertainment and news. The unions conduct numerous programs, seminars, and events throughout the world on issues of interest to, and on behalf of, writers.

Premiere, America's movie magazine, covers the unparalleled access and influence to Hollywood's A-list as well as the art and commerce of the film industry. Accessible at www.premiere.com, Premiere is part of a global network that includes editions published in France, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Czech Republic, and Korea. Premiere is published by Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., Inc., the New York-headquartered subsidiary of Hachette Filipacchi Médias S.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lagardère SCA.