Turner Scores Major ‘Star Wars’ Deal To Air All 11 Movies
Turner television networks have claimed the rights to run the iconic film franchise on cable channels TNT and TBS. (LAT)
Rising Actress Storm Reid Nabs Starring Role In Ava DuVernay’s ‘A Wrinkle in Time’
Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling are the A-listers in various stages of negotiations to board the high-profile Disney project. (THR)
Anne Hathaway Sci-Fi Pic ‘Colossal’ Sells To Mystery Chinese Buyer – Toronto
U.S. rights on the Nacho Vigalondo-directed Colossal with Anne Hathaway and Jason Sudeikis starring have just been sold by CAA and Voltage to an unspecified Chinese-based media company. (DH)
Kiefer Sutherland’s ‘Designated Survivor’ Already Has A ’24’ Reunion Planned
24 vet, Mykelti Williamson, has joined the cast of Sutherland’s new ABC drama Designated Survivor, in a pretty big role. (CB)
‘Chuck’ Boss To Make ‘Magic’ For ABC
The Alphabet Network has greenlit a pilot for Deception, a magic-themed drama written by Fedak that also has Greg Berlanti and Blindspot creator Martin Gero among its EPs. (TVL)
Adam Goodman’s Dichotomy Bought By China’s LeEco
Former Paramount Pictures president Adam Goodman’s Dichotomy Creative Group has been acquired by China technology company LeEco for an undisclosed price. (VAR)
Tony Shalhoub Cast In Amazon Pilot From ‘Gilmore Girls’ Creator
Tony Shalhoub has been cast in the Amazon drama pilot The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, from Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman-Palladino. (WRAP)
Kirstie Alley Joins The Cast Of Scream Queens On FOX
Screenwriters: Long-Distance Networking
Marty Lang explains effective networking by using social media, online research and writers conferences. (SM)