Fox Animation Picks Up ‘Zita The Spacegirl’ Book Trilogy For Chernin Entertainment
Fox Animation has acquired the Zita The Spacegirl trilogy of books from award-winning author Ben Hatke for Chernin Entertainment to produce. (DH)
Hulu Nearing Straight-to-Series Order for 9/11 Drama ‘The Looming Tower’
The project is based on Lawrence Wright’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book, which chronicles the events that led to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. (THR)
‘Bloodline’ To End After Season 3, And That’s Great News For Fans
Netflix has notified Sony that Season 3 will also mark the end of the Emmy-nominated drama series. Season 3 will also be shorter than previous entries, consisting of just 10 episodes instead of 13. (IW)
‘The Flash’ Star Kiersey Clemons In Talks For Marc Webb’s Next Film
The Dope actress is in talks to co-star opposite Callum Turner in Marc Webb’s upcoming untitled film. The film was originally titled “The Only Living Boy in New York” and also has Jeff Bridges in final negotiations to star. (VAR)
Steven Spielberg, Harvey Weinstein Prep Rival Films Based On True Kidnapping Tale
Robert De Niro is circling the role of Pope Pius IX in The Weinstein Co.’s rendition. (THR)
‘Pokémon Generations’ Launches On YouTube
The Pokémon Company International has announced that Pokémon Generations — an all new series of animated shorts inspired by the hit video games — is launching on the official Pokémon YouTube channel. (AM)
Trailer Buzz: ‘Trolls’
Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake walk viewers through this trailer. The film opens November 4th, and also features the voices of Russell Brand, James Corden, Kunal Nayyar, Ron Funches, Icona Pop, and Gwen Stefani. (COLL)
It Might Not Be Number One, But NBC Can Still Strut Like A Peacock (Network Series)
Under Greenblatt’s guidance, the network has steadily climbed the ladder over the past few years, the question is, can it overcome the strength of CBS? To do so this season is doubtful, but with the continued success of its core shows, and the potential of some new ones, they could set the tone for a continued rise. (TB)