Alfonso Cuarón Subverted Sci-Fi and Fantasy. Now He’s Coming for TV

Gravity, Children of Men, the best Harry Potter movie—and now a seven-part miniseries? With Disclaimer, director Alfonso Cuarón has set out to conquer TV in the name of cinema. Continue reading at 'Wired'

[ Wired | 2024-10-09 10:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Mummy Swears coming in July

HarperCollins UK has acquired world rights in a second novel by Gill Sims, following 2017's Why Mummy Drinks. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Teletubbies creator Wood says £60m funding not enough to save kids’ TV

The UK is in danger of losing its children’s television industry, Anne Wood, founder of Ragdoll Productions, has told The Bookseller. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pinkalicious and Peterrific Make Their TV Debut

An animated TV series based on Victoria Kann’s bestselling Pinkalicious picture books will debut on February 19 on PBS Kids. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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George R R Martin funds scholarship for SFF and fantasy writers

George R R Martin is funding a new annual scholarship at a science fiction and fantasy six-week course to “help the next great fantasist on the long journey ahead”. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Part 'Star Wars' homage, part unexpected coming-of-age novel: 'Black Star Renegades'

It’s easy to read Michael Moreci’s debut novel “Black Star Renegades” and compare it to “Star Wars.” After all, the story was inspired by that epic saga. But to characterize it as a retelling or a ripoff wouldn’t do justice to this complex, self-aware and fun romp through space. “Black Star... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Rundown: The pivot to TV isn’t easy

In this week’s Rundown, we examine why digital publishers may not find quick profits in TV. The post The Rundown: The pivot to TV isn’t easy appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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WI13: ‘Sex and the City’ Glam Comes to Winter Institute

The premier educational conference of the American Booksellers Association, which is being held this week in Memphis, got a dose of star power when actress and producer Sarah Jessica Parker gave the conference's opening keynote on Tuesday. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Perks' lost child thriller optioned for TV

Heidi Perks’ psychological suspense novel has been optioned for television by the production company responsible for “The Miniaturist”. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'The truth will come out': Craig McLachlan speaks out after allegations

Australian actor Craig McLachlan has spoken publicly for the first time since a joint Fairfax Media and ABC investigation published a number of allegations from women complaining of his sexual misconduct and harassment.  Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2018-01-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barrister Sarah Langford's memoir optioned for TV

Barrister Sarah Langford’s memoir will be adapted for TV by Working Title Television. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hollywood is adding jobs as TV and digital content surges, MPAA report says

Hollywood is adding jobs and giving a boost to small businesses around the country as studios continue to ramp up production of TV series and digital content, according to a new report that is expected to be published Monday by the Motion Picture Assn. of America. The MPAA ​said that jobs... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-01-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Explosive' exposé about Prince Charles coming in March

William Collins will publish an “explosive” book about Prince Charles’ “desperate bid to rehabilitate himself” after Princess Diana’s death by investigative historian Tom Bower. Rebel Prince: The Power, Passion and Defiance of Prince Charles will be published on 22nd March in hardback retailing... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘We’re losing hope’: Facebook tells publishers big change is coming to News Feed

Publishers that have been briefed by Facebook believe this latest move would be a dramatic step in the direction of reducing publishers’ presence in the news feed. The post ‘We’re losing hope’: Facebook tells publishers big change is coming to News Feed appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘The future of cable’: Looking beyond Facebook, publishers eye streaming TV bundles

Cheddar, Newsy, The Young Turks and other media outlets want to bundle up with online TV services from Sling, Hulu and YouTube. The post ‘The future of cable’: Looking beyond Facebook, publishers eye streaming TV bundles appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New independent bookstore coming to Fells Point

Book lovers alert: Greedy Reads, a new independent bookstore, is scheduled to open in Fells Point in late February. The store is owned by former publishing professional Julia Fleischaker. She said said that the 500-square foot storefront, located at 1744 Aliceanna St. on the site of a former... Continue reading at Baltimore Sun

[ Baltimore Sun | 2018-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Code-cracking children's series optioned for TV

Helen Dennis’ middle-grade series Secret Breakers (Hodder Children’s Group) has been optioned for TV. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Thursday's TV highlights: 'Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: A Bad Boy Story' and more

SERIES Movie Night With Karlie Kloss The supermodel and her celebrity guests watch flicks, play games and gab in this new series. First up, 2002’s “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.” 6:30 p.m. Freeform The Perfect Suspect The debut installment of this true-crime series tells the tale of... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-12-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google Play sale serves up 99 cent movie and TV show rentals

If you've been putting off renting a film, buying an app, or downloading an ebook, you'll be glad to hear that it's sale time on the Google Play Store (again). That means all movie rentals now cost a buck, and the same goes for three episodes from TV... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2017-12-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Judge's short stories optioned for TV

A former judge's collection of satirical short stories, entitled Walden of Bermondsey, has been optioned for television by Revelation Content and Media Limited. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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