Disney’s Live-Action ‘Lion King’ Finds Writer In Jeff Nathanson
Jeff Nathanson has been tapped to write Disney’s live-action Lion King, the latest animated classic being reworked. Jon Favreau is already attached to direct. (VAR)
MGM Picks Up Politico’s 9/11 Article ‘We’re The Only Plane In The Sky’ For Film
MGM has optioned the rights to We’re the Only Plane in the Sky, a unique oral history from Politico magazine of a rarely told event that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. (THR)
JK Rowling Unveils Plans For Five-Part ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Franchise
Harry Potter author reveals intentions at event in Leicester Square, saying it was always her and director David Yates’s intention to do more than one film. (GUAR)
‘Scream’ Renewed For Season 3
Tuesday’s Scream Halloween special won’t be the last you see of the Lakewood Six; the slasher drama will return for a six-episode third season. (TVL)
Amazon Picks Up ‘Little Big Awesome’ & ‘Ronja the Robber’s Daughter’ Kids Series, Renews ‘The Stinky & Dirty Show’
Amazon has added two new kids original series, giving a series order to pilot Little Big Awesome, and picking up the Japanese CG series Ronja the Robber’s Daughter. (DH)