'Get Out,' 'Call Me by Your Name' Among 2018 WGA Awards Winners | THR News

'Get Out,' 'Call Me by Your Name' Among 2018 WGA Awards Winners | THR News

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The 2018 Writers Guild of America Awards celebrated projects highlighting social issues and diversity. Key winners included 'Get Out' and 'Call Me By Your Name' for screenplays, and 'The Handmaid's Tale' and 'Veep' for TV series. Hosts Patton Oswald and Amber Ruffin addressed industry changes, emphasizing diversity and tackling sexual harassment. Special honors were given to Tina Fey and Robert Carlock. Kathy Griffin's appearance sparked mixed reactions due to her past controversy involving Donald Trump.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which film won the award for Original Screenplay at the 2018 Writers Guild of America Awards?

Lady Bird

Get Out

Call Me by Your Name

The Shape of Water

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main theme emphasized by Amber Ruffin during the awards ceremony?

Innovation

Diversity

Technology

Sustainability

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which TV series won the award for Drama Series at the event?

Stranger Things

Game of Thrones

The Handmaid's Tale

The Crown

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were honored with the Herb Sargent Award for Comedy Excellence?

Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak

Tina Fey and Robert Carlock

Lena Dunham and Judd Apatow

Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction to Kathy Griffin's appearance at the awards?

Unanimous applause

Mixed reactions

Complete silence

Standing ovation