‘Netflix prevailed to win an auction for Failsafe, a Vault Comics title that will be scripted by Black Panther co-writer … More
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Memento Films Int’l Co-Financing Adaptation of Booker Prize winning novel ‘True History of the Kelly Gang’ by Peter Carey
‘Memento Films International has boarded “True History of the Kelly Gang” by Peter Carey, a hotly anticipated project to be directed … More
Black Mirror Season 5 Filming Retro Highstreet in London
Some boots on the ground! Black Mirror has been filming in Croydon. Spotted in the London neighborhood of Croydon have been … More
b2s pick: Abarat by Clive Barker
Candy lives in Chickentown USA: the most boring place in the world, her heart bursting for some clue as to what her future may hold. She is soon to find out: swept out of our world by a giant wave, she finds herself in another place entirely…
Colin Firth and Julie Walters to star in adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s ‘The Secret Garden’
‘Colin Firth and Julie Walters will star in the David Heyman-produced adaptation of children’s literary classic “The Secret Garden.” The film reunites Heyday … More
‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ book adaptation/cinema experience coming via 20th Century Fox and Kino Industries’ Ctrl Movie
‘Choose Your Own Adventure is heading to theaters. Kino Industries’ Ctrl Movie, a technology company billed as a “collaborative cinematic experience,” is … More
The upcoming retelling of David Copperfield add Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie, Aneurin Barnard, Ben Whishaw and more
‘Armando Iannucci ’s retelling of Charles Dickens’ “The Personal History of David Copperfield” is adding more cast with Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie, … More
Constantin Film/Prime Universe Developing for Film ‘Heathen’ Comic Series
‘Constantin Film and Prime Universe have teamed to turn the Vault Comic title Heathen into a film with a kickass female Viking warrior protagonist. The … More
‘Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now’ by Dana L. Davis being developed for Kronicle Media/Rebel Maverick
‘Korin Huggins and Monique Nash’s Kronicle Media is teaming up with Matt Nicholas’ Rebel Maverick Productions and producer Manaal Khan to develop … More
b2s pick: Weirdworld
Becca and Goleta will brave the Enchanted Village and Fang Mountains, seek aid from Catbeast and the Dog-Fighters, and find themselves in the middle of a war between Lava Men and Man-Things. But most dangerous of all is Morgan Le Fay — Becca had better hope she never falls into the sorceress’s evil clutches! Join Becca’s quest, and brave the dangers and uncover the secrets of Weirdworld!
Altitude Film Sales acquires rights to Colin Barrett’s short story ‘Calm with Horses’
‘Altitude Film Sales has acquired international sales rights to “Calm With Horses.” The film is based on a Colin Barrett novella from … More
Nicole Kidman’s Blossom Films devloping Meg Wolitzer’s ‘The Female Persuasion’
‘Nicole Kidman and her company Blossom Films have partnered with acclaimed producer Lynda Obst (Interstellar) to develop an adaptation of … More
‘The Long Walk’ by Stephen King in-development at New Line
‘New Line Cinema, which made the big-screen version of Stephen King’s It, is setting its sights on adapting his novel The Long Walk. James … More
‘Whiskey When We’re Dry’ by Jesse Harney optioned by Amanda Silver & Rick Jaffa
‘Amanda Silver and Rick Jaffa, the husband-and-wife writer/producer team, have acquired the film and television rights to John Larison’s novel Whiskey … More
Updates on Alita: Battle Angel Film
‘Oscar-winning producer Jon Landau spoke at CinemaCon panel session today titled “An Industry Think Tank 3.0: Meeting the Expectations of Today’s Savvy Moviegoer’, speaking … More
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