Broadway Danny Rose News

When word first leaked that Robert B. Weide was working on an extended documentary portrait of Woody Allen, those familiar with his work couldn't help but grin and all but rub their hands in anticipation.

Bwetween 1969's Take the Money and Run and the forthcoming Nero Fiddled, Woody Allen has averaged a film a year, a remarkable achievement for a filmmaker, rivaled only by Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorcese, and Clint Eastwood.

Woody Allen earned his 20th nomination Thursday morning from the Writers Guild of America for the WGA Award for best original screenplay for "Midnight in Paris." Allen, 76, received his first nomination from the WGA 46 years ago for "What's New Pussycat?" and won for 1977's "Annie Hall," 1984's "Broadway Danny Rose," 1986's "Hannah and Her Sisters" ... (more)