Atlas Entertainment, Henceforth Pictures, Starz and Sonar Entertainment are all teaming to produce the 1960s UK-set drama series "Crime." Oscar-winning screenwriter William Monahan ("The Departed," "Kingdom of Heaven") is penning the series which is described as "a study of criminal enterprise and scandal" during the period. Monahan adds that … [Read more...]
Oprah Develops Drama Series For HBO
October 25, 2012 by
HBO is developing a new untitled drama series with Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Films says The Live Feed. The hourlong will center on a wealthy academic who has become the first black president of a prestigious liberal arts college. He and his family are thrust into national headlines, forcing them to present an idyllic public façade, all while … [Read more...]
Del Toro Develops “Strain” TV Series
September 22, 2012 by
"Pan's Labyrinth" director Guillermo del Toro and "Lost" producer Carlton Cuse are teaming for a TV series adaptation of the novel trilogy "The Strain" which del Toro co-wrote with Chuck Hogan says The Live Feed. FX is close to a deal for a pilot based on the books about a vampire virus that infects New York and a CDC doctor who investigates the … [Read more...]
Cohen Develops Isaac Newton: Action Hero
June 10, 2012 by
We've got a vampire-hunting Abraham Lincoln, now how about one of history's foremost scientists as an action hero? Rob Cohen ("Stealth," "The Fast and the Furious") is set to direct an action tentpole feature based on the life of Sir Isaac Newton for BiteSize Entertainment says Variety. The 17th century physicist, mathematician, astronomer, … [Read more...]
Saint Aire Develops “Noticer” Film
April 28, 2012 by
Saint Aire Productions has acquired screen rights to self-help author Andy Andrews’ 2009 novel "The Noticer" says The Hollywood Reporter. The story revolves around a mysterious man called Jones, who has a gift of noticing things about life that others miss. The company will develop a film adaptation of the property, targeting a spiritual … [Read more...]
David Yates Develops “Doctor Who” Movie
November 15, 2011 by
David Yates, the director of the last four "Harry Potter" movies, is turning his attentions to another British cultural institution - "Doctor Who". Yates and the BBC are teaming up to turn the sci-fi TV series into a big budget feature film franchise. Since wrapping work on "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two", Yates has been … [Read more...]
Marvel Develops “Ant”, “Guardians”, “Inhumans”
October 3, 2011 by
"The Avengers" is the big gamble next May for Marvel Studios. The following year it's "Iron Man 3" in May and "Thor 2" for July. What comes after that though? A recent EW article about "The Avengers" had some tidbits about the three other superhero projects in development at the studio which io9 (via Comic Book Movie) have come upon. First up … [Read more...]
DreamWorks Develops Moning’s “Fever” Series
August 21, 2011 by
DreamWorks Pictures has acquired feature film rights to Karen Marie Moning's bestselling young adult fantasy novel series "Fever" says Variety. The five book series follows MacKayla Lane, a young woman from Georgia who travels to Ireland to track down her sister's killer. She soon discovers an extraordinary world filled with ancient secrets, … [Read more...]
