‘Adaptive Studios announced today that they have purchased Zane Grey’s complete literary estate, which includes a massive catalogue of intellectual property from one … More
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Distribution Deals for BBC adaptaion of Agatha Christie’s ‘Ordeal By Innnocence’
‘A number of international broadcasters have snapped up “Ordeal by Innocence,” the BBC-commissioned Agatha Christie adaptation that was partially re-shot after actor … More
Cathy Yan tapped to direct Harley Quinn film based on ‘Birds of Prey’ series
‘Warner Bros and DC Entertainment have chosen Cathy Yan to be the director of an untitled girl gang movie, starring Margot Robbie’s … More
William Gibson’s The Peripheral’ goes to Amazon
‘Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy (Westworld) are taking on The Peripheral for Amazon. Based on William Gibson’s novel, the project, which has been put into script … More
b2s pick: A Necessary Evil by Abir Mukherjee
India, 1920. Captain Wyndham and Sergeant Banerjee of the Calcutta Police Force investigate the dramatic assassination of a Maharajah’s son. The fabulously wealthy kingdom of Sambalpore is home to tigers, elephants, diamond mines and the beautiful Palace of the Sun.
Words On Bathroom Walls by Julia Walton to star AnnaSophia Robb
‘AnnaSophia Robb is set to co-star opposite Charlie Plummer (All the Money in the World) and Taylor Russell (Lost in Space) in … More
William Sutcliffe’s ‘Whatever Makes You Happy’ adaptation potentially starring Patricia Arquette and Angela Bassett
William Sutcliffe’s novel ‘Whatever Makes You Happy’ is the basis for the film Otherworld. Patricia Arquette and Angela Bassett are in negotiations to star in the … More
Terry Hayes’ I am Pilgrim to be directed by James Gray
‘MGM has just closed a deal for James Gray to direct I Am Pilgrim, an adaptation of the espionage novel trilogy by Terry Hayes. Hayes, whose … More
Stephen King’s Pet Sematary remake to star Jason Clarke
Sometimes it seems to the only in-production books to screen are Stephen King novels. The latest is a remake of … More
V-Wars by Jonathan Maberry straight-to-series on Netflix starring Ian Somerhalder
‘Ian Somerhalder is set to star in Netflix has ordered 10 hourlong episodes of V-Wars, based on Jonathan Maberry book, from IDW Entertainment and High … More
Kyle Chandler to star in Hulu’s Catch-22
‘Kyle Chandler has been tapped as a lead opposite Christopher Abbott in Catch-22, Hulu’s high-profile limited series co-directed and executive produced by George Clooney and Grant … More
Two Book to Screens in USA Networks new line up: ‘Briarpatch’ by Ross Thomas and ‘Dare Me’ by Megan Abbott
‘USA Network has ordered four hourlong scripted pilots, Briarpatch, based on the Ross Tom novel, executive produced by Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail; and Dare Me, … More
Ken Liu’s ‘The Hidden Girl’ to be adapted by Ellen Shanman for Studio 8
‘Ellen Shanman has been hired to adapt the female-led, sci-fi thriller The Hidden Girl which is based on the short story from author Ken … More
‘How Hard Can It Be?’ by Allison Pearson optioned by Made Up Stories
‘Bruna Papandrea’s company, Made Up Stories (Big Little Lies), has optioned author Allison Pearson’s How Hard Can It Be? for TV ahead … More
Strangeways by Neil Samworth Optioned by Mammoth Screen
‘Mammoth Screen has optioned TV rights to Strangeways (Pan Macmillan) by Neil Samworth, “a jaw-dropping, page-turning account of life in one of the … More
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