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Deepa Mehta to Helm Adaptation of “Burnt Sugar”
Deepa Mehta has another adaptation on the way. The Indo-Canadian filmmaker will follow-up her last feature, 2020’s “Funny Boy,” based on Shyam Selvadurai’s novel of the same name,...
Katie Holmes Will Co-Write, Direct, Produce, and Star in Adaptation of “Rare Objects”
Katie Holmes is stepping behind the camera again. The “Dawson’s Creek” alumna and “All We Had” filmmaker is set to direct, co-write, and produce “Rare...
Sigourney Weaver-Starrer “The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart” Starts Filming for Amazon
We’re going to be seeing lots of Sigourney Weaver on the big screen in Pandora, but the “Avatar” actress also has a series on the way. The three-time Oscar nominee is starring in...
Tessa Thompson Is Developing an Adaptation of “Luster” at HBO
Tessa Thompson is working on another book adaptation. The “Westworld” actress, whose production company, Viva Maude, has a first-look deal at the sci-fi Western’s home, HBO (as well...
Mexico Adds Tatiana Huezo’s “Prayers for the Stolen” to Oscars’ International Feature Race
Mexico has once again chosen Tatiana Huezo to represent the country at the Oscars. The filmmaker’s follow-up to “Tempestad,” a doc that Mexico submitted for consideration in the...
“To All the Boys” Spinoff Series “XO, Kitty” Picked Up by Netflix
Kitty Song Covey is stepping into the spotlight. Netflix has announced that Lara Jean’s little sister is getting her own series. Titled “XO, Kitty,” the spinoff is inspired by the...
Trailer Watch: Motherhood Threatens to Crush Olivia Colman in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Lost Daughter”
Olivia Colman, Dakota Johnson, and Jessie Buckley are mothers in crisis in “The Lost Daughter,” Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut. An adaptation of the Elena Ferrante novel, the...
Trailer Watch: Beanie Feldstein Is “Harriet the Spy” in New Apple TV+ Animated Series
Currently starring as Monica Lewinsky in “American Crime Story: Impeachment,” the story of the former White House intern’s affair with President Bill Clinton, Beanie Feldstein is...
Hilary Swank Will Star in and EP “Before She Disappeared” Series Adaptation
Hilary Swank is bringing a page-turner to the small screen. The two-time Academy Award winner is starring in a series adaptation of Lisa Gardner’s suspense novel “Before She...
Unjoo Moon to Direct Adaptation of YA Novel “Frankly in Love”
From the origin story of a feminist anthem to a faux high school romance, Unjoo Moon has lined up her follow-up to 2019 Helen Reddy biopic “I Am Woman.” She’s been tapped to helm...
Emma Stone to Exec Produce “Flicker in the Dark” Series at HBO Max
Emma Stone is adding to her off-camera résumé. Riding high on the success of “Cruella” and a sequel to the live-action “101 Dalmatians” prequel being greenlit, the star and...
TV Adaptation of Jackie Collins’ “Lovers & Gamblers” in the Works from Sarah Phelps
Laura Fairrie’s not the only one taking inspiration from Jackie Collins. Back in June Fairrie’s documentary paying tribute to the trailblazing author, “Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins...
Book Excerpt: “How to Be Golden: Lessons We Can Learn from Betty White”
The following is adapted from Paula Bernstein’s “How to Be Golden: Lessons We Can Learn from Betty White,” which will be available October 5. Reprinted by permission of Running Press, part of...
Pick of the Day: “Maid”
In one of the early episodes of the new Netflix limited series “Maid,” the main character laments that she will need someone to watch her toddler daughter while she goes to interview for...
Series Adaptation of Judy Blume’s “Forever” from Mara Brock Akil in the Works at Netflix
Kelly Fremon Craig’s not the only one with a Judy Blume adaptation on the way. We’ve been looking forward to the “Edge of Seventeen” writer-director’s upcoming take on...
Marissa Jo Cerar’s Series Adaptation of “Black Cake” Lands at Hulu Following Bidding War, Oprah Producing
Marissa Jo Cerar is taking Charmaine Wilkerson’s upcoming debut novel, “Black Cake,” to Hulu. Following “a heated bidding war” with other streamers, Hulu has ordered an...
“Roswell, New Mexico’s” Heather Hemmens to Make Feature Directorial Debut with “Ella Minnow Pea”
“Roswell, New Mexico” star Heather Hemmens is stepping behind the camera. The actress, whose other on-screen credits include “If Loving You Is Wrong” and...
Trailer Watch: Tessa Thompson & Ruth Negga Are Both “Passing” for Something in Rebecca Hall’s Directorial Debut
“We’re all of us passing for something or other,” Tessa Thompson opines in the new trailer for “Passing.” An adaptation of Nella Larsen’s 1929 novel, Rebecca...
Trailer Watch: Claire Simon Revisits Marguerite Duras’ Passionate Love Affair in “I Want to Talk About Duras”
A trailer has arrived for “I Want to Talk About Duras,” Claire Simon’s French-language drama inspired by French writer Marguerite Duras’ romance with Yann Andréa. Thirty-eight...
Trailer Watch: “The Baby-Sitters Club” Is Growing in Season 2
The Baby-Sitters Club is officially back in business, and Kristy (Sophie Grace), Mary-Anne (Malia Baker), Claudia (Momona Tamada), and Stacey (Shay Rudolph) are welcoming new members to their ranks....
Gabrielle Union, Taraji P. Henson, & Effie T. Brown Join Forces to Produce “Sorcerority” Adaptation
Gabrielle Union, Taraji P. Henson, and Effie T. Brown are joining the “Sorcerority.” The trio are producing a feature film based on the fantasy graphic novel “Sorcerority,”...
“Everything I Know About Love” Adaptation: Bel Powley & Emma Appleton to Star, China Moo-Young to Direct
As we previously reported, journalist Dolly Alderton is adapting her hit memoir “Everything I Know About Love” for television. Now there’s word the project — which has been been...
Ninja Thyberg to Write and Direct “Witches of Eastwick” Remake for Warner Bros.
Ninja Thyberg is forming her own coven. The “Pleasure” filmmaker has been tapped to write and direct a remake of the 1987 dark comedy “The Witches of Eastwick” for Warner...
Teaser Watch: Margaret Qualley Is a Single Mother Fighting for Survival in Netflix’s “Maid”
In the teaser for the upcoming Netflix series “Maid,” single mother and aspiring writer Alex (Margaret Qualley) tells a friend about a book she’s working on. It’s about a...
Emily Ballou Writing “English Patient” Series for the BBC
Bad news for Elaine Benes: a series adaptation of Michael Ondaatje’s novel “The English Patient” is in early development at the BBC. Deadline reports Emily Ballou is writing the Miramax...
Phoebe Dynevor Attached to Star In and Exec Produce “Exciting Times” for Amazon
It’s exciting times for “Bridgerton” breakout Phoebe Dynevor, who is attached to executive produce and star in a new series adaptation for Amazon. Naoise Dolan’s novel...
AMC Studios Developing Shows from Michelle Ashford, Esta Spaulding, and Rachel Caris Love
Michelle Ashford, Esta Spaulding, and Rachel Caris Love are working on projects through AMC Studios’ scripts-to-series model, “which opens writers’ rooms to develop prospective series...
Lisa Taddeo’s Novel “Animal” Acquired by MGM and Plan B, Taddeo to Adapt
The film rights to the debut novel “Animal” from No.1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Taddeo have been acquired by MGM and Plan B Entertainment, with the latter to produce as part...
Sahar Jahani & Mindy Kaling Partner for “Hana Khan Carries On” Adaptation at Amazon Studios
Sahar Jahani is joining forces with Mindy Kaling to offer an updated take on “Shop Around the Corner.” According to Variety, they’re are working on a film adaptation of Uzma...
Karla-Simone Spence Will Topline ITV Period Drama “The Confessions of Frannie Langton”
Karla-Simone Spence has been tapped to lead “The Confessions of Frannie Langton,” an ITV period drama based Sara Collins’ award-winning 2019 novel. The “Gold Digger”...
Trailer Watch: It’s a Woman’s World in the “Y: The Last Man” TV Adaptation
Set to James Brown’s “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World,” the new trailer for the long-in-the-works, much anticipated television adaptation of “Y: The...
Kerry Washington Set to Star in and Exec Produce Netflix Surfing Pic “Rockaway”
Kerry Washington is saying goodbye to Shaker Heights and hello to Rockaway Beach. Variety reports that the Emmy-nominated “Little Fires Everywhere” star is set to to topline and produce a...
HBO Developing Series Based on Annabelle Gurwitch’s LA Times Essay on Homelessness
Annabelle Gurwitch has written about her experience taking in an unhoused couple for the Los Angeles Times and in her new book, “You’re Leaving When? Adventures in Downward Mobility.”...
Pick of the Day: “The Pursuit of Love”
The new miniseries “The Pursuit of Love” features two storytelling tropes that tend to annoy me: the juxtaposition of the free spirited woman and her wallflower best friend, and the woman...
Heather Mitchell & Jenna Bans Land Script Commitment at Fox for “Never Have I Ever” Series Adaptation
“Scandal” alumnae Heather Mitchell and Jenna Bans have another twisty drama on the way. Deadline reports the duo have landed a script commitment with penalty at Fox for an untitled series...
Jane Campion’s “The Power of the Dog” Will Be New York Film Fest’s Centerpiece Film
The 59th New York Film Festival (NYFF) has named Jane Campion’s latest, “The Power of the Dog,” as its Centerpiece selection. A press release has announced the Western is set to...
Limited Series About Nobel-Winning Scientist Jennifer Doudna in the Works
Jennifer Doudna and her breakthroughs in gene editing could be coming to the small screen. Mark Gordon Pictures has optioned the rights to Walter Isaacson’s bestseller “The Code Breaker:...
Janicza Bravo Tapped to Direct FX Adaptation of Octavia Butler’s “Kindred”
Janicza Bravo is set to bring a beloved sci-fi novel to the small screen hot on the heels of adapting a viral Twitter thread. The “Zola” filmmaker is taking inspiration from Octavia...
“Bridgerton’s” Julie Anne Robinson & Adjoa Andoh Reteam for Adaptation of Vanessa Riley’s “Island Queen”
Julie Anne Robinson is celebrating her Emmy nomination for directing “Bridgerton” by reteaming with one of the smash hit’s stars. She’s optioned “Island Queen,”...
Noora Niasari to Direct Historical Drama “Raya”
Noora Niasari is bringing “Raya” to the big screen. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Iranian-Australian filmmaker has been tapped to write and direct an adaptation of Mahsa...
“A Quiet Place’s” Millicent Simmonds Will Topline and Exec Produce TV Adaptation of “True Biz”
Millicent Simmonds is following up a blockbuster with her first leading role on the small screen. The “A Quiet Place II” actress will topline and exec produce a television adaptation of...
Gabrielle Union and Sonja Perryman Developing Series Adaptation of “The Sisters Are Alright”
Gabrielle Union is bringing “The Sisters Are Alright: Changing the Broken Narrative of Black Women In America” to the small screen. The “L.A.’s Finest” actress’...
Chiara Atik Is Penning a Film Adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s “Hamnet”
“Hamnet” is coming to the big screen. Chiara Atik has been tapped to pen an adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s award-winning novel for Amblin Partners, Hera Pictures, and Neal...
Trailer Watch: Laura Fairrie Pays Tribute to Jackie Collins in “Lady Boss”
Prior to debuting “Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story” at Tribeca Film Festival, director Laura Fairrie told us that the documentary “tells the story of a woman who defines her own...
Anne Hathaway and Jennifer Westfeldt Team Up For “The Idea of You” Adaptation
Anne Hathaway has escaped lockdown and is set to lead another book adaptation. She’s following up “Locked Down” and “The Witches” by signing on to “The Idea of...
Julia Stiles to Make Feature Directorial Debut with “Wish You Were Here”
While we await word about the fate of “Riviera,” series star Julia Stiles is branching out. She’s set to make her feature directorial debut with “Wish You Were Here,”...
Sanaa Lathan Will Make Her Feature Directorial Debut With Adaptation of Angie Thomas’ “On The Come Up”
After more than two decades in front of the camera, Sanaa Lathan is stepping behind it. The “Affair” alumna is set to make her feature directorial debut with Paramount Players’...
Michelle Zauner Adapting “Crying in H Mart” for the Big Screen
“Crying in H Mart” is getting the film treatment. MGM label Orion Pictures snagged rights to Michelle Zauner’s New York Times best-selling memoir in a “competitive...
Pick of the Day: “Little Birds”
Situated at the intersection of sexual liberation and colonialism, “Little Birds” is a reimagining of Anaïs Nin’s 1979 erotic story collection of the same name. The Starz...
Elizabeth Banks Will Direct, Produce, and Appear in Series Adaptation of “Red Queen” at Peacock
Elizabeth Banks is adding yet another project to her slate. The multi-hyphenate is attached to direct, appear in, and exec produce a series adaptation of Victoria Aveyard’s novel “Red...
Michaela Coel, Theresa Ikoko, Candice Carty-Williams, & More Have Shows in the Works at the BBC
The BBC has announced its upcoming drama slate, and confirmed it has projects on the way from “I May Destroy You” creator and star Michaela Coel and BAFTA-nominated “Rocks”...