But the creators of "Children of Dune" insist the emphasis is less on effects than on character and political intrigue.

The site is a Derrida-worthy deconstruction of music criticism, although its creator insists he is more interested in making music than in criticizing critics.

But the show's creators, Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick, insist that there is really more of a creative free-for-all than an imperial male reign, likening the atmosphere to a college literary magazine.

The show's creator, J. Michael Straczynski, insisted that the final episode ("Sleeping in Light") not be seen prematurely.

The British comedian and creator of The Office insists he will not be making it a four-peat.

Directors and other artistic creators may already insist on such rights when negotiating with film studios, Mr. Nolan said, and Congress should not interpose itself into that process.

No, its creators insist heatedly.

The fictitious Cavendishes were modeled - less than loosely, its creators insisted to prevailing unbelievers - upon the Barrymore dynasty.

The creators of the character insist that any work involving her must include the following text: "The character of Jenny Everywhere is available for use by anyone, with only one condition.

Despite the contrivance of the show, its creators insist that they're selling a glimpse of raw human reality.