L.A. movie openings, Feb. 22: ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ and more

Feb. 22 The Changeover A New Zealand teen does battle with a dark supernatural force threatening her family. With Erana James, Timothy Spall, Melanie Lynskey, Lucy Lawless. Written by Stuart McKenzie; based on a novel by Margaret Mahy. Directed by McKenzie, Miranda Harcourt. (1:35) NR. 1st Summoning... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

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World Poetry Day: social media drives 16% sales increase

Poetry sales have continued to grow in 2017 ahead of World Poetry Day today (21st March), with writers driving interest on social media one possible reason for the genre's current boom. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Forget 'fake news': Adam Curtis' film says we live in a 'fake world' designed by bankers and politicians

A sinister world rises from the soothing, if mischievous, voice of Adam Curtis: politicians and financiers have created alternate realities that prey on our fears while Facebook and other cyberspace distractions toy with our vanities with promises of escape and virtual redemption. At a time when... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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IPA’s Kolman: role for publishers in ‘post-truth’ world

Publishers should stand as “beacons of trustworthiness” in an age of fake news and alternative facts, International Publishers Association president Michiel Kolman has said. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Wimpy Kid 'movie diary' out in May

Puffin has announced the latest in Jeff Kinney’s Wimpy Kid series as a “behind-the-scenes look” of the upcoming film. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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London Book Fair Opens on an Upbeat, Busy Note

With publicity agents churning out releases and publishers' stands hectic with meetings, London Book Fair has opened its crowded three-day schedule. The post London Book Fair Opens on an Upbeat, Busy Note appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair’s Fellowship Program Is Open for 2017 Applications

With an application deadline of April 30, Frankfurt's Fellows will bring together an international cohort of publishers, editors, and rights specialists. The post Frankfurt Book Fair’s Fellowship Program Is Open for 2017 Applications appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Shawn Booker is clutch as Fairfax tops Long Beach Poly, 54-49, in a regional opener

The start of the state basketball playoffs this week didn’t go smoothly for Fairfax High. The Lions learned that standout forward Robert McRae had reinjured his surgically repaired hand in practice, leaving him unavailable for Wednesday’s Southern California Division I Regional opener against... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Blackwell's to open 15 pop-up shops around Oxford

Blackwell’s is set to open 15 pop-up shops at venues around Oxford to coincide with Oxford Literary Festival. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Frankfurt Book Fair’s LitAg Sells Out; Publishers Rights Corner Is Open

With Frankfurt's agents and scouts center an early sell-out, the fair recommends quick bookings in the Publishers Rights Corner, scheduled for October 10. The post Frankfurt Book Fair’s LitAg Sells Out; Publishers Rights Corner Is Open appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Rejoice in Logan’s Success. It Means Grittier Comic Book Movies Are Coming

Comic book movies now have another "hard-R" hit. And it won't be the last. The post Rejoice in Logan’s Success. It Means Grittier Comic Book Movies Are Coming appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2017-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Movie Alert: ‘Boss Baby’

Back in 2010, when the picture book 'The Boss Baby' was published, author-illustrator Marla Frazee had no inclination that Alec Baldwin would one day voice her character on the big screen. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Friedman Steps Down as Chair, Executive Publisher of Open Road

Jane Friedman, the former CEO of HarperCollins who cofounded Open Road Integrated Media in 2009, has stepped down as chairman and executive publisher of the company. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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East Yorkshire school wins World Book Day Award

The winner of the World Book Day Award has been revealed as an East Yorkshire school after it faced three years of “struggling” to expand its books offering from "one meagre bookshelf" into a library. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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World Book Day: An interview with Raymond Briggs

Raymond Briggs talks to Newsnight about The Snowman, what David Bowie got wrong and being childless. Continue reading at BBC News

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World Book Day 2017 in pictures

Children got the opportunity to meet their favourite authors this week, as World Book Day celebrated it's 20th anniversary on Thursday 2nd March.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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World Book Day: In pictures

As children bring literary characters to life across the country for World Book Day, we've collected some of the best pictures - from Miss Trunchbull to Little Red Riding Hood (via Trainspotting's Begbie and the A470). Continue reading at BBC News

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Daunt: Waterstones 'not put off' opening more unbranded stores

Waterstones m.d. James Daunt has told The Bookseller he has received “endless” emails from members of the public urging the chain to open unbranded shops in their towns and cities, after the existence of such stores was recently highlighted in the press. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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World Book Day just got serious

Children from a primary school in Norfolk debate the merits of their chosen World Book Day characters. Continue reading at BBC News

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World Book Day: quarter of children would not own a book without it

Research revealed on World Book Day (WBD) suggests that a quarter of eight to 11-year-olds would not own a book without the initiative. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Amazon opens its first East Coast bookstore — in Dedham, Mass.

Online retailer Amazon is opening its fourth brick-and-mortar bookstore, undeterred by critics who accuse the company of trying to put independent booksellers out of business. The Boston Globe reports that Amazon Books held a preview of its store in Dedham, Mass., on Saturday, drawing crowds of... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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