As reported, AMC and Sony Pictures TV have officially tapped Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg to develop Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's controversial 1990's comic book series Preacher for AMC. The show will follow troubled preacher Jesse Custer (note initials) through Texas and beyond as he tries to come to grips with his newfound superpower—the ability to make absolutely anyone do what he tells them to do. The series has been in development in various forms and stages for years, and comics writer Ennis said that the TV format "seems a much more natural home for the story than a two-hour movie." Ennis had kind words for the production team, as well: "I’m particularly impressed that Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and Sam Catlin understand Preacher fully -- meaning they get it for what it is, not some vague approximation." "We've tried for seven years to work on Preacher and we're so psyched AMC is finally letting us," said Goldberg and Rogen in a statement. "It is our favorite comic of all time, and we're going to do everything we can to do it right." Preacher won as many awards as the comics industry could give it during its original five-year run; its cynical, humorous take on religion won it a devoted fan following and launched Ennis' long career. News of the TV adaptation began to spread in November when AMC Networks COO Ed Carroll reportedly told a comic book store employee he was eyeing the series. Continue reading at 'AdWeek'
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As reported, AMC and Sony Pictures TV have officially tapped Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg to develop Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's controversial 1990's comic book series Preacher for AMC. The show will follow troubled preacher Jesse Custer (note initials) through Texas and beyond as he tries to... Continue reading at AdWeek
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The cast and crew of AMC's bizarre supernatural Western "Preacher" gathered in Pasadena to minister to the crowd of critics. But will die-hard fans of the 1995 comic book be pleased with the TV changes? And can this dusty dramedy convert nonbelievers? The 1995 comic series by Garth Ennis is set... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
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It's been a long way for Preacher from the comic book page to the small screen, but an adaptation of the salty DC Comics horror/Western book (formerly with DC's corporate sibling HBO) might finally be getting closer to full-fledged production, this time at AMC. A tip was first reported by Badass... Continue reading at AdWeek
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A vote at the EU and a new report from the House of Lords in London prompts international publishing leadership approval, determination. The post Publishers’ Upbeat Assessments of AI Policy Developments appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Luxury developer Joshua Schuster owes $250,000 in skipped rent for an uptown apartment, a suit claims. Continue reading at Crains New York
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Not all international audiobook markets are evolving at the same pace, according to speakers at the second online Frankfurt Rights Meeting. The post Frankfurt Rights Meeting 2: Developments in Audio appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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The claims in the new suits are nearly identical to claims in two previous author class actions filed over the summer by writers, alleging the companies used unauthorized copies of their books to train their AI models. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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AMC Entertainment’s streaming service is migrating its users to Vudu. The companies announced today that Vudu is “the official new streaming platform for consumers of AMC Theatres on Demand.”AMC launched its on-demand streaming service in 2019, and its popularity surged during pandemic-era... Continue reading at Engadget
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It's now much easier for game studios to release their work on the Epic Games Store. Epic has introduced long-awaited self-publishing tools that let anyone release games through its storefront. They'll have to pay $100 per title and meet certain requirements (more on those in a moment), but they... Continue reading at Engadget
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Two categories’ longlists have just been released in the 17th edition of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, based in Abu Dhabi. The post Sheikh Zayed Award Names More Longlists: Criticism and Nations’ Development appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Fern McCauley has moved from The Artists Partnership to Hachette UK in the newly created role of head of media development, where she will be responsible for handling all book-to-film and TV rights deals for the business. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Liz Nugent’s psychological thriller Lying In Wait (Penguin Books) is to be developed as a mini-series. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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The International Publishers Association's officers were engaged at Frankfurt Book Fair, Bodour Al Qasimi leading activities and messaging. The post The IPA’s Al Qasimi at Frankfurt: A Voice in the World’s Development Dialogue appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Rebecca Green's book How To Make Friends With A Ghost (Andersen Press) is being developed by the Jim Henson company as a new stop-motion animation series for children ages five to nine years old. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Publishing houses in Romania are working together to produce the Echo audiobook subscription platform, a first in its market. The post Beat Technology Is Developing Romania’s First Audiobook Program appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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The author aims to help children—and their parents—understand that social and emotional skills are superpowers. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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The Zayed Award honors finalists in ‘he Development of Nations' and criticism from Egypt, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, and Tunisia. The post Sheikh Zayed Book Award Shortlists: ‘Development of Nations’ and Criticism appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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PW talks with Ben Kirby, creator of Preachers N Sneakers on Instagram, whose debut book delves into the impact of show-off consumerism on Christian life and worship. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Pulitzer Prize winner John Archibald reexamines his father’s legacy in this fascinating blend of family memoir and moral reckoning. Continue reading at The Washington Post
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Some of the larger independents in the video game world now have a shared home. Embracer Group (aka THQ Nordic) is merging with Gearbox Software, turning the Borderlands studio into a seventh operating group that will serve as a wholly-owned subsidia... Continue reading at Engadget
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