‘With the culmination of the “Avengers” storyline on the horizon, Spider-Man actor Tom Holland is in talks to star in … More
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Showtime Puts Order for ‘Good Lord Bird’
‘Showtime has put out an order for the eight-part limited series “Good Lord Bird” from Blumhouse Television. The series is … More
Juliet Rylance Cast in ‘The Hypnotist’s Love Story’
‘Juliet Rylance has been cast as the titular hypnotist in the ABC drama pilot “The Hypnotist’s Love Story,” Variety has … More
I’ll Have Another Productions & 5 More Minutes Productions Acquires Rights to ‘Tallulah the Tooth Fairy CEO’
‘Gabrielle Union’s I’ll Have Another Productions has teamed with 5 More Minutes Productions to acquire rights to Tallulah the Tooth … More
Amblin Partners Acquires Film Rights to ‘The Mother Code’
‘Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners has acquired the worldwide film rights for the science-fiction novel “The Mother Code,” Variety has learned … More
Andy Serkis & Thomas Brodie-Sangster Join ‘Mouse Guard’ Adaptation
‘Mouse Guard, Fox’s adaptation of one of the most popular indie comics of the decade, has found its leads. Andy … More
Skybound & Amazon Developing ‘Port of Earth’ Series
‘Skybound Entertainment is developing the sci-fi property Port of Earth — based on the namesake comic book series launched in … More
NBC Cast 4 More Regulars ‘Council of Dads’
‘The NBC pilot “Council of Dads” has added four more regulars to its cast, Variety has learned. Michael O’Neill, Steven … More
Brie Larson Joins Apple’s ‘Life Undercover’ by Amaryllis Fox
‘Oscar winner Brie Larson has signed on to star in and produce an untitled CIA drama for Apple, which has … More
Jane Seymour Cast in ‘The Hypnotist’s Love Story’
‘Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jane Seymour is set as a series regular opposite Adan Canto and Heather Graham in … More
March Books-to-Film Releases
All of the UK & US March Books to Film Releases! The Aftermath by Rhidian Brook (2014, Penguin). Adapted by … More
Imagine Entertainment Signs Deal to Develop James Patterson’s Children’s Line
‘Imagine Entertainment has signed an exclusive deal to develop five of best-selling author James Patterson‘s books for children as TV, … More
Idris Elba in Talks to Join Suicide Squad
‘Idris Elba is in talks to join Suicide Squad, with speculaion that he will replace Will Smith in the sequel … More
Storyboard Entertainment Secures Rights ‘To Offer Compassion’
‘Storyboard Entertainment has secured the rights to the book To Offer Compassion: A History of the Clergy Consultation Service on … More
FX Lands Rights to Don Winslow’s Cartel Trilogy
‘FX Networks has landed the rights to turn Don Winslow’s acclaimed Cartel Trilogy into a TV series. The series will … More