J.D. Shapiro was born on March 18, 1969 as J. David Shapiro. He is known for his work on Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993), Battlefield Earth (2000) and We Married Margo (2000).
[on 'Battlefield Earth (2000)_] Now, looking back at the movie with fresh eyes, I can't help but be ...Show more »
[on 'Battlefield Earth (2000)_] Now, looking back at the movie with fresh eyes, I can't help but be strangely proud of it. Because out of all the sucky movies, mine is the suckiest. Show less «
[on 'Battlefield Earth (2000)_] It wasn't as I intended -- promise. No one sets out to make a train ...Show more »
[on 'Battlefield Earth (2000)_] It wasn't as I intended -- promise. No one sets out to make a train wreck. Actually, comparing it to a train wreck isn't really fair to train wrecks, because people actually want to watch those. Show less «
[on 'Battlefield Earth (2000)_] My script was very, VERY different than what ended up on the screen....Show more »
[on 'Battlefield Earth (2000)_] My script was very, VERY different than what ended up on the screen. My screenplay was darker, grittier and had a very compelling story with rich characters. What my screenplay didn't have was slow motion at every turn, Dutch tilts, campy dialogue, aliens in KISS boots, and everyone wearing Bob Marley wigs. Show less «