Relativity Promises 7-Film Slate In Bankruptcy Reorganization Plan
The studio presented its reorganization plan to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, saying that it expects to relaunch itself with $60 million in debt, $100 million in new equity — and a plan to release seven films, over 18 months beginning in January, with a new revolving $250 million loan. (DH)
Emma Stone Set To Star As Billie Jean King In Fox Searchlight’s ‘Battle Of The Sexes’
Emma Stone has closed a deal to play tennis pro Billie Jean King in Fox Searchlight’s Battle of the Sexes. Steve Carell is currently set to play Bobby Riggs in the sports drama. Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris will direct from a script by Simon Beaufoy. (VAR)
Anthony Michael Hall Joins Ben Affleck’s ‘Live By Night’
We Had A Script, A Director, And $200,000 In The Bank. What Could Go Wrong?
Read all three installments of this Fast Company franchise on how to get a movie from “startup” phase to production. (FC)
How Dead Authors Are Making A Killing In Hollywood
A slew of deceased (or otherwise retired) writers — from Stieg Larsson to Robert Ludlum — are digging up major profits with posthumous releases and movie adaptations of their “latest work.” (THR)
The 10 Most Valuable Actors In Hollywood
Vulture looks at the top actors, and what the top ten says about the men leading our movies today. (VUL)
Amazon Launches Free Screenwriting Tool To Help You Get Your Work Discovered
Amazon is launching Storywriter today, a free screenwriting tool for writers of all levels to create film and TV screenplays and easily submit to Amazon Studios. (IW)
Trailer Buzz: ‘11.22.63’
Watch the first teaser for Hulu’s Stephen King Series (YAHOO)