Narrativia strikes deal to bring Pratchett's Discworld to TV

Sir Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels are being brought to TV in a deal which remains “absolutely faithful” to his original vision. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-27 19:14:48 UTC ]

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Pearson Strikes Textbook Rental Deal with NACS

Pearson will make 50 textbooks available for rent this fall in a deal signed with the National Association of College Stores subsidiary, indiCo. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Juno Dawson strikes multi-book deal with Hachette

Hachette Children’s Group has struck a multi-book deal with Juno Dawson following a "hotly-contested" auction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Joe Biden and his wife strike world deal with Macmillan US

Former US vice president Joe Biden and his wife Jill have struck a publishing deal with Macmillan US. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HCCB and Vivendi strike six-year Paddington deal

HarperCollins Children’s Books (HCCB) has inked a six-year deal with French firm Vivendi for world publishing rights (including audiobook and ebook) to the Paddington brand. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Thriller-seekers strike big deals

The popularity of psychological thrillers shows little sign of abating, with commissioning editors at the London Book Fair signing up many such titles. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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TV deal for Finlay's Sherlock-inspired Arrowood

Mick Finlay’s Sherlock-inspired novel Arrowood has been snapped up for a television adaptation by the makers of "Bad Education" with Kathy Burke joining as executive producer. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Exclusive Books strikes ebook deal with Kobo

Exclusive Books has struck a deal to direct its customers to the Kobo website to buy ebooks. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HCG strikes film deal for Mary Stewart title

Hachette Children’s Group (HCG) has struck an animated film deal for The Little Broomstick, a 1971 children’s title by Mary Stewart. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook Is Bringing Its Ad Network to Apple TV and Roku

Facebook is bringing its ad network to Apple TV and beyond.The social network is feeling for new advertising ground in Apple TV and Roku by delivering ads to apps on those streaming video platforms, according to people familiar with the plans.The test represents an expansion of Facebook Audience... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2016-11-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Universal’s Deal for Prince’s Song Rights May Bring a Wider Audience

Prince performing in 2013. Prince’s songwriting rights are being sold to the Universal Music Publishing Group for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Vox Media Strikes Deal to Promote StubHub With Content, Integrations and Ads

Digital publisher Vox Media and eBay-owned StubHub have entered into a multi-year custom content partnership that will result in integrations and advertising across Vox's eight media brands, the companies announced Wednesday.Most prominently, team pages on the Vox sports network SB Nation will... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2016-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Transworld strikes pre-FBF deal for Fierce Kingdom

Transworld has pre-empted rights to "a truly special book" titled Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Irvine Welsh crime novel gets TV deal

Irvine Welsh, the author of Trainspotting, is adapting his novel Crime for television, according to the Guardian. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Egmont strikes publishing deal with Marvel

John Packard, publishing director of brands and licensing at Egmont, has struck a deal with The Walt Disney Company UK for Marvel author-led fiction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette Children's strikes publishing deal with child YouTuber Tiana

Hachette Children’s Group is publishing a new book in the Rainbow Magic series inspired by the Toys AndMe YouTube channel, presented by child YouTuber Tiana. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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TV deal for Baileys winner Lisa McInerney

Lisa McInerney's Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction-winning debut, The Glorious Heresies, has been optioned for TV in a deal with boutique TV production company Fifty Fathoms. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Katie Piper strikes new deal with Quercus

Quercus has bought an "inspirational" non-fiction book by Katie Piper on confidence. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NBCUniversal strikes deal for 'Harry Potter' films, theme park extras

NBCUniversal is continuing under the spell of “Harry Potter,” striking an exclusive deal with Warner Bros. to bring films of the juggernaut franchise to two NBCUniversal cable channels. The agreement, announced Monday, extends the relationship between the two media companies by conveying... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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