‘Netflix is expanding the Baahubali franchise, giving a two-season order to Baahubali: Before The Beginning. The streaming service’s next Indian original series will be … More
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Barry Jenkins Reveals Trailer for ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’
Barry Jenkins unveiled an intense first look at his adaptation of James Baldwin’s novel “If Beale Street Could Talk” on what would … More
Paper Kite Prod. Option ‘The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street’ by Karina Yan Glaser
‘Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions has optioned the rights to the children’s book “The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street.” revealed by Variety. Written … More
More Hulu ‘Less Than Zero’ Casting Annoucements
‘The Less Than Zero reboot in contention at Hulu has filled out its regular cast. In addition to Austin Abrams, who’s playing the … More
Pilgrim Media Group Acquires TV & Film Rights to Helen Hoang’s ‘The Kissing Quotient’
‘Craig Piligian’s Pilgrim Media Group has acquired film, TV and other media rights for The Kiss Quotient, the hot breakout debut novel from … More
Warner Bros ‘Doctor Sleep’ Casting Updates
‘Warner Bros is setting Carl Lumbly to play Dick Halloran and Alex Essoe to play Wendy Torrance in Doctor Sleep, the continuation of the storyline … More
Hulu Give’s 6-ep Series Order for ‘Shrill’ Starring Aidy Bryant
‘Hulu has given a six-episode series order to “Shrill.” Starring “Saturday Night Live” cast member Aidy Bryant, “Shrill” is based on … More
Netflix Acquires ‘Animal Farm’ Film Rights w/ Andy Serkis to Direct & Produce
‘Netflix has purchased movie rights and is developing an adaptation of George Orwell’s iconic novel “Animal Farm.” Andy Serkis is directing and producing … More
Paul Feig Set to Direct Chris Van Allsberg’s ‘The Sweetest Fig’
‘Paul Feig is attached to direct and is part of a Fox package to turn The Sweetest Fig into a film. That … More
Fox Family Adapting Montefiore’s ‘The Royal Rabbits of London’ w/ Will Davies Scripting
‘Fox Family is moving forward on “The Royal Rabbits of London” as a hybrid-animated live-action feature film and has tapped Will … More
Jolene Purdy Joins Syfy’s ‘The Magicians’
‘Jolene Purdy (Orange Is The New Black) is set for a recurring role on the fourth season of Syfy’s The Magicians. Based on the … More
Austin Abrams Lands Lead in Bret Easton Ellis’ ‘Less Than Zero’
‘Austin Abrams has landed the lead role in Hulu’s “Less Than Zero” adaptation. Abrams will play Clay in the television project … More
Timothy Hutton Join’s FX ‘Y: The Last Man’ Pilot
‘Timothy Hutton (American Crime) has signed on for a key role in FX’s Y drama pilot, based on the acclaimed post-apocalyptic science fiction DC comic … More
Mammoth Screen Adapting Dumas’ ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’
‘Poldark producer Mammoth Screen is heading to the 19th Century to adapt Alexandre Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo. The ITV-owned indie is working … More
Aimée Kelly Cast in ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’
‘Actress Aimée Kelly has been added to the cast of The Personal History of David Copperfield, joining Dev Patel, Tilda Swinton, Anthony Welsh, … More
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