Lionsgate Extends Jon Feltheimer’s Deal To 2023
In an impressive vote of confidence, Lionsgate has extended the employment deal for Chief Executive Officer Jon Feltheimer until May, 2023. (VAR)
ABC Greenlights Ricky Gervais Game Show ‘Five To Survive’
ABC announced a series order for Five to Survive, a new hour-long game show from executive producer Ricky Gervais. (TVL)
Fede Alvarez To Direct ‘Incognito’ Film Adaptation
The Don’t Breathe director will helm the comic book adaptation written by Daniel Casey. (IW)
‘Inside Amy Schumer’ Co-Creator Dan Powell Signs First Look Deal With First Look Media
Dan Powell, Emmy-winning co-creator and executive producer of Inside Amy Schumer, has signed a first-look deal with First Look Media to develop a variety of film, TV and digital projects. (DH)
BuzzFeed Motion Pictures, Keshet Studios Developing Israeli Game Show ‘Touch’
BuzzFeed’s brand, content and talent will be involved in the game show, which asks contestants to point out incongruities in photos. (THR)
From ‘Buffy’ Extra To Creating An ‘Empire': The Unlikely Journey Of Danny Strong
How a bit-part actor stepped up to become one of the top screenwriters in Hollywood, co-creator of Empire, and burgeoning director. (FCC)
Trailer Buzz: ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’
Watch the official second trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, in which Jyn Erso leads a group of unlikely heroes to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. (YT)
Screenwriters: 3 Kick-Ass Methods To Fix A Broken Screenplay Scene
When it comes to writing a screenplay scene, many spec scripts fall into the same traps again and again. But here are 3 easy hacks you can use to avoid them. (SM)
