‘Star Trek’ and Dr. Seuss Mash-Up Not Protected, Court Rules

The book, titled “Oh, the Places You’ll Boldly Go!”, hewed too closely to the original to be considered a parody under the “fair use” doctrine, a three-judge federal appeals panel declared. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2020-12-21 19:27:18 UTC ]
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Natalie Portman to star in film of Ferrante's Days of Abandonment

Natalie Portman is to star in a film adaptation of Elena Ferrante's second novel, The Days of Abandonment (Europa Editions). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-04-14 11:17:10 UTC ]
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‘Raft of Stars’ takes a cue from Hemingway, then puts a less macho spin on the adventure tale

Andrew J. Graff’s novel is an earthy coming-of-age story set in rural Wisconsin in the ‘90s. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-04-08 14:13:27 UTC ]
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Leigh Bardugo’s ‘Rule of Wolves’ is the latest action-packed installment in the Grishaverse saga

This story picks up the threads that 2019’s “King of Scars” left so captivatingly loose. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-04-08 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Dr Gwen Adshead | 'I wanted to write something that could be read by a lay person'

"I have spent decades working with people who have caused horror and grief to others. I will tell horror stories in this book but I will also tell stories of change and recovery. It may surprise the reader that this is possible.” So writes forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist Dr Gwen... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-03-19 19:46:17 UTC ]
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Who should star in the TV adaptation of Octavia Butler’s Kindred?

You may have noticed that here at Literary Hub, we’re pretty big fans of Octavia Butler—and especially of Kindred, arguably her most famous novel. So we were very excited by the recent news that that 42-year-old book is finally getting an adaptation: FX has recently ordered a pilot, which was... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2021-03-19 14:00:40 UTC ]
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Mitchell Beazley bags 'Bake Off' star Makan's 30 Minute Indian

Mitchell Beazley has bagged Chetna's 30 Minute Indian, the fifth book from “Bake Off” star Chetna Makan. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-26 10:02:32 UTC ]
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Some travellers at Toronto's Pearson airport fined for violating new hotel-quarantine rules

Several international travellers arriving at Toronto's Pearson airport have refused to comply with a new rule requiring a hotel quarantine of up to three days, local police said Wednesday. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2021-02-24 23:57:46 UTC ]
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Armitage and Fiennes among all-star cast for PRH Audio's 2000 AD adaptations

Richard Armitage, Sheila Atim and Joseph Fiennes are starring in five new audiobook adaptations of stories from 2000 AD, including Judge Dredd and Halo Jones. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-14 17:22:53 UTC ]
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Welbeck bags historical fiction series from TV's Dr Hilary Jones

Welbeck Publishing Group has acquired an epic historical fiction series by Dr Hilary Jones, the general practitioner and media doctor.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-12 01:43:04 UTC ]
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Claire Danes to star in Essex Serpent TV adaptation

Claire Danes has been cast as the lead role in the screen adaptation of The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry (Serpent's Tail). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-10 23:44:25 UTC ]
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In Justin Deabler’s ‘Lone Stars,’ a gay teen escapes the suffocating social norms of his Texas hometown

“Lone Stars” is a multigenerational story, told with sincerity, heart and a profound understanding of what it means to hide one’s true self. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-02-10 14:00:00 UTC ]
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Bridgerton star Andoh to read An Ordinary Wonder

Adjoa Andoh, who plays Lady Danbury in the hit Netflix series "Bridgerton", is reading the audiobook for An Ordinary Wonder by Buki Papillon, out with Dialogue Books in March. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-08 01:26:23 UTC ]
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Zachary Levi will star in an adaptation of Harold and the Purple Crayon. We have questions.

Many of us have fond memories of Harold and the Purple Crayon—Crockett Johnson’s beloved children’s book about a four-year-old boy exploring the contours of his imagination through drawing. Yesterday afternoon, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Zachary Levi will be starring in Sony... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2021-02-02 17:11:35 UTC ]
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Bonnier takes auditors to court after 'wasting' £90m under Johnson

Bonnier Books UK is suing its former accountant, Haysmacintyre LLP, alleging it was negligent in auditing the financial statements of the publisher's UK arm under ex-c.e.o. Richard Johnson, costing the company more than £90m.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-31 13:11:32 UTC ]
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Puffin stuff: Herring rules could boost funny-looking bird

Commercial herring fishing has suffered in recent years due to new restrictions. Continue reading at ABC News

[ ABC News | 2021-01-23 17:51:58 UTC ]
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Publisher cancels Sen. Josh Hawley's book over insurrection; Hawley responds 'we'll see you in court!'

Simon & Schuster canceled "The Tyranny of Big Tech" over the Missouri Republican's efforts to overturn election; Hawley threatens to sue. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-01-08 00:31:31 UTC ]
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Tiffany Haddish to star in an adaptation of M.T. Anderson’s Landscape with Invisible Hand.

2021 is already starting off right (movie-wise, at least): Deadline has just announced that Tiffany Haddish is in final negotiations to star in the screen adaptation of National Book Award winner M.T. Anderson’s sci-fi novel Landscape with Invisible Hand, which will be produced by MGM, Annapurna... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2021-01-06 19:07:21 UTC ]
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China Bestsellers: November’s Big Sales Rule the Charts

Major seasonal sales impacted the bestseller charts in China in November, as illustrated books saw strong performances from two children's book series. The post China Bestsellers: November’s Big Sales Rule the Charts appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-01-05 17:22:03 UTC ]
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Richard Charkin: ‘Thank Goodness for the Rule-Breakers’

'Maybe there are lessons to be learned from rule-breaking,' writes Richard Charkin, with a new memoir as his case in point. The post Richard Charkin: ‘Thank Goodness for the Rule-Breakers’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-01-04 13:04:57 UTC ]
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Star names feature on multi-format storytelling platform Alexander

A multi-format storytelling platform, featuring the work of authors including Colum McCann and Chigozie Obioma, and audio performers including Helena Bonham-Carter and David Tennant, has launched this week. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-26 20:07:03 UTC ]
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