‘Mudbound and Straight Outta Compton star Jason Mitchell is to play inspirational former wrestling champ Anthony Robles in biopic Unstoppable. Robles was born with one leg and overcame … More
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eOne Acquires Rights to Ann Patchett’s ‘State of Wonder’
‘In a competitive situation, Entertainment One has acquired the television rights to bestselling author Ann Patchett’s novel State of Wonder to develop as an event … More
George R.R. Martin’s Syfy ‘Nightflyers’ will Premiere at NYCC
‘Syfy is bringing along some goodies as it heads to New York Comic Con next month. The NBCU-owned cable net will … More
Oren Moverman Adapting Mary Kubica ‘The Good Girl’
‘Grey Matter Productions and Topic Studios have set writer-director Oren Moverman to adapt The Good Girl, the debut novel from Mary Kubica, into a … More
Netflix Releases First ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ Teaser
Netflix has shared an extended glimpse at the character and the supernatural world she inhabits. Kiernan Shipka steps into the famous role. … More
Shaun Toub Cast in TNT’s ‘Snowpiercer
‘Shaun Toub (Homeland) is set for a recurring role opposite Jennifer Connelly and Daveed Diggs in TNT’s Snowpiercer, a futuristic thriller based on … More
Aperture Entertainment Options Ezra Claytan Daniels ‘Upgrade Soul’
‘Aperture Entertainment has optioned Upgrade Soul, a mind-bending graphic novel written and illustrated by Ezra Claytan Daniels. Aperture’s Adam Goldworm, who … More
Fox Family Picks Up Rights to Mark Twain’s ‘The Purloining Of Prince Oleomargarine’
‘Fox Family has picked up the rights to The Purloining Of Prince Oleomargarine, the recently discovered children’s story written by Mark Twain and … More
Katherine Langford to Star in Frank Miller X Netflix ‘Cursed’
“13 Reasons Why” star Katherine Langford is set to star in the upcoming Frank Miller Netflix series “Cursed.” She will play the lead role, … More
Dean Norris, Gil Bellows and Lorraine Toussaint Join ‘Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark’
‘Breaking Bad alum Dean Norris, Gil Bellows (Ally McBeal, The Shawshank Redemption), and Lorraine Toussaint (Into The Badlands, Selma,Orange Is The New Black) have signed on for Scary Stories … More
HBO Comes On-Board as Co-Producer for BBC’s ‘His Dark Materials’ Adaptation
‘HBO has come on board as co-producer and distributor of the BBC fantasy drama series His Dark Materials. HBO has partnered with BBC, Bad Wolf, … More
Netflix Boards Jennifer Garner’s ‘Yes Day’ Project
‘Netflix has bought worldwide rights to Jennifer Garner’s “Yes Day,” based on the 2009 children’s book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal & Tom … More
‘The Hate U Give’ Closing Urbanworld Film Festival
‘Fox 2000’s The Hate U Give has been selected as the closing night film at the 22nd annual Urbanworld Film Festival, which runs … More
BBC Doubles Order For Philip Pullman’s ‘His Dark Material’ Adaptation
‘The BBC has doubled the order of its adaptation of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials ahead of its debut. Deadline understands that … More
Sarah Lancaster to Direct and Adapt Kelly Braffet’s ‘Josie and Jack’
‘Sarah Lancaster (Chuck) is set to make her feature directorial debut with Josie & Jack. Based on the Kelly Braffet novel … More
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