McG Inks Overall Deal With 20th Century Fox Television
Director-producer McG has signed an overall deal with 20th Century Fox TV. Under the multi-year pact, McG will develop, direct and produce projects for the studio through his Wonderland Sound & Vision production company. (DH)
WME Buys Literary Agency RWSG
WME has acquired the literary agency Rabineau Wachter Sanford & Gillett. RWSG principals Sylvie Rabineau and Jill Holwager Gillett will be joining the agency as co-heads of WME’s Book to Film/TV division. (THR)
Black Label Media Acquires Emily Giffin’s ‘First Comes Love’
Black Label Media has acquired the rights to New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin’s First Comes Love. The book, which was released on June 28 by Random House and debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. (VAR)
Netflix Announces Stoller And Delbanco’s ‘Friends from College’
Rupert Grint To Star In ‘Snatch’ Series For Crackle
Crackle’s just announced a new series based on Guy Ritchie’s comedy caper, which Rupert Grint will star in and executive produce. (IW)
‘Jim Gaffigan Show’ Cancelled At TV Land
The TV Land sitcom, which wrapped its second season on Sunday, will not return for Season 3, Gaffigan announced on social media. (TVL)
‘Mating’: Craig Johnson To Helm Showtime Comedy Pilot Starring Taran Killam
The Skeleton Twins helmer Craig Johnson has signed on to direct and executive produce Showtime’s half-hour comedy pilot Mating from Jason Katims and Stu Zicherman. (DH)
Variety Announces 10 Actors To Watch For 2016
Variety is pleased to announce its annual list of 10 Actors to Watch, an honor the publication has bestowed since 1998. (VAR)
Trailer Buzz: ‘Kidnap’
Halle Berry’s stars in the new movie about her character’s race to rescue her abducted son. (COLL)