Five original screenplays, and five screenplays adapted from other media, have been nominated for this year’s prestigious Writers Guild Awards. As always, the nominated screenwriters are an eclectic bunch, including industry veterans such as James L. Brooks (whose roots are in ’60s television) and David Mamet (whose roots are in ’60s theatre), as well as newcomers such as Matt Damon and Ben Affleck (whose roots are in ’90s film acting!). This year is the 50th Anniversary of the Writers Guild Awards and will be celebrated in gala ceremonies on both coasts on February 21. Mark your calendars!