MICHAEL CRICHTON
Michael Crichton, called the "father of the techno-thriller," has written such novels as The Andromeda Strain,
The Great Train Robbery, Congo,
Sphere, Disclosure, Rising Sun, Jurassic Park and The Lost World.
His novels have been translated into 20 languages. Seven of them have been adapted for the screen, including the
recent hits Disclosure and Jurassic Park. With Steven Spielberg directing,
The Lost World will be Michael's next literary work adapted for the big screen.
Michael has directed six films, among them Westworld, Coma and The Great Train Robbery.
He also expanded his horizons to television with great success as the creator and executive producer of the much-honored series ER, the number-one prime-time drama during its debut season.
ANNE-MARIE MARTIN
Anne-Marie Martin has been involved in the entertainment industry for 18 years, appearing in
numerous films, television programs and stage productions. Some of her credits include
a feature role for three years on the television daytime drama Days of Our Lives
and a co-starring role on the television series Sledgehammer. After taking time off to raise her daughter,
Anne-Marie re-entered the entertainment world as a screenwriter for Twister, her first screenplay. The
concept for the movie was conceived by Anne-Marie, who then co-wrote the project with her husband,
Michael Crichton.