But it was not until the third draft, written by Jeff Nathanson ("Rush Hour 2"), that Mr. Spielberg considered directing the film.
The petition for the president's arrest is contained in a 26-page draft written by Nisman last June, said prosecutor Viviana Fein.
His commentary on the Lotus Sutra, four volumes of which survive in the original draft written by the prince himself, may be called the oldest written work of known authorship in Japan.
Cameron's apology for the Bloody Sunday killings, regarded as one of his most touching addresses, was one he wrote himself after reportedly tearing up the draft written by his team.
Senator Rockefeller sought in reply to minimize the significance of the memo, calling it a draft written by staff that had not been approved by or shared with any member of the committee.
A controversial amendment to the digital economy bill that could block sites such as YouTube is copied almost word-for-word from a draft written by the BPI, which lobbies on behalf of the British music industry.
"Given uncertainties about the full set of causes for the loss of Columbia and given unforeseen and unplanned aging issues, it is not obvious that the shuttle system will reach even a 30-year life of useful service," says the draft, written by the RAND Corporation.
An article in the 10 May issue of Science describes the origins of the controversy regarding the draft written by the chair of the committee, Representative Lamar Smith (R-TX).
Some historians, such as Miguel Ángel Scenna, suggest that the essay was actually Belgrano's work, or a work by Moreno from a draft written by Belgrano.
Brenner selected the first draft, written by Borten and Wallack, for the film, and then Vallée was set to direct the film.
