‘Black Panther and Creed star Michael B. Jordan is in negotiations to star in and produce a film series based on the popular John Clark character from … More
Category: Deals
Synchronicity Films Secures Rights to ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ by Heather Morris
‘Heather Morris’ book The Tattooist of Auschwitz is set to be turned into a “high-end” international drama series after British scripted producer Synchronicity … More
Warner Bros. TV Acquires Rights to Amy Chozick’s ‘Chasing Hilary’
‘In a competitive situation, Warner Bros. TV has acquired the rights to Amy Chozick’s bestselling memoir Chasing Hillary: Ten Years, Two Presidential Campaigns and … More
IFC Films Acquires ‘Donnybrook’
‘IFC Films has acquired North American distribution rights to the drama “Donnybrook” out of the Toronto Film Festival. The deal … More
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
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
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
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
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
Dax Phelan Acquires Rights to Aviatrix Jennifer Murray’s Autobiographical Books
‘Producer-director Dax Phelan (Jasmine) has acquired screen rights to three autobiographical books by British aviatrix Jennifer Murray: 2003’s Now Solo, 2006’s Broken … More
CW Put Into Development ‘Nancy Drew’ Series
‘A famous teenage sleuth is eyeing a return to TV. The CW has put into development a drama inspired by the classic … More
Lime Pictures Options ‘My Shitty Twenties’ by Emily Morris
‘UK production company Lime Pictures has optioned Emily Morris’s memoir My Shitty Twenties (Salt) for TV. Executive producer Louise Sutton … More
Phoenix Pictures and Renaissance Lit & Talent Developing Cornell Woolrich’s Short Stories
‘Phoenix Pictures and Renaissance Literary & Talent are teaming to develop a television anthology based on a series of short stories by prolific … More
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