Kerry Washington Inks Overall Deal With ABC Studios
Scandal star Kerry Washington has signed an overall deal with the studio behind the ABC drama series for her recently launched production company Simpson Street. (DH)
Miramax Options Matthew Quick’s Book ‘The Reason You’re Alive’
Matthew Quick’s book The Reason You’re Alive has been optioned by Miramax, with Allison Shearmur set to produce. (THR)
Disney Claims Dates For Several New Movies; Confirms ‘Jungle Book 2,’ ‘Mary Poppins’ Sequel
The studio confirmed that it is planning to make Cruella, an 101 Dalmatians spin-off with Emma Stone, as well as sequels to Jungle Book and Maleficent. (VAR)
Robbie And Stephen Amell’s ‘Code 8′ Film Raises $1.7 Million From Indiegogo
Over 20,000 backers supported the cousins’ sci-fi film about a world where 4% of the population are born with supernatural abilities. (IW)
J.K. Rowling’s ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ Screenplay To Be Published On Pottermore
J.K. Rowling’s screenplay will be published as an ebook on Pottermore and also be available in a print edition, via Scholastic. (EW)
New Line Acquires Hit Swedish Novel ‘The Ice Beneath Her’ For Andrew Lazar To Produce
New Line Cinema has acquired film rights to Swedish author Camilla Grebe’s bestselling 2015 novel The Ice Beneath Her. The psychological thriller will be produced by Andrew Lazar. (DH)
Augenblick’s ‘Drunky’ Toasts Funding Launch With New Concept Art
Augenblick Studios — the Brooklyn animation outfit behind Ugly Americans and Superjail — is turning to fans to help raise funds for the production of its recently announced R-rated animated feature project, The Adventures of Drunky. (AM)
‘Adventures in Babysitting’ Movie Gets Premiere Date At Disney Channel
Disney Channel’s new take on Adventures in Babysitting will arrive on Friday, June 24 at 8/7c. (TVL)
If You’re Having Fun, You’re Doing It Wrong: Andrew Kevin Walker On Screenwriting
The legendary screenwriting veteran behind Se7en has a new film coming out, and a lot to say about not letting the industry eat you alive. (FCC)