Fox 2000 Buys ‘Divergent’ Author Veronica Roth’s ‘Inertia’
In a pre-emptive deal, Fox 2000 has optioned the rights to Divergent author Veronica Roth’s latest short story, Inertia. Temple Hill partners Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen will produce with Pouya Shahbazian. (DH)
Forest Whitaker In Talks To Join Johnny Depp In Tupac/Biggie Murder Movie
Forest Whitaker is in talks to join Johnny Depp in Labyrinth, the real-life drama that will follow the criminal investigation behind the murders of rap legends Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. (THR)
‘Frequency’, ‘No Tomorrow’ Not Receiving Back Orders At The CW
The CW is officially capping Frequency and No Tomorrow‘s freshman seasons at 13 episodes a piece. (TVL)
‘Full Frontal With Samantha Bee’ Was Just Renewed Through 2017
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, The Daily Show alum’s acclaimed news comedy series on TBS, has been renewed through 2017. (VER)
Robert Downey Jr, Anthony Michael Hall Team for ‘Singularity’ TV Series
Robert Downey Jr. will produce and direct Singularity starring Anthony Michael Hall. The star and his producer wife, Susan Downey, announced the show as part of a new first look deal with Sonar Entertainment. (WRAP)
Fox Developing Dance Drama ‘The Cut’ Produced By McG
Fox is developing dance-themed drama series The Cut, from McG’s Wonderland Sound & Vision. The project hails from 20th TV, where Wonderland is under an overall deal. (DH)
‘Kung Fu Panda’ Director Mark Osborne To Helm Adaptation Of Cult Comic ‘Bone’
At the same time, Adam Kline has been tapped to co-write the script with Osborne. (THR)
Lionsgate’s ‘Robin Hood’ To Hit Theaters In Spring 2018
Lionsgate has set Taron Egerton’s Robin Hood for a March 23, 2018, release. Otto Bathurst is directing from Joby Harold’s script. (VAR)
Neil Gaiman Developing Fantasy Series ‘The Building’ At Fox Based On ‘Parallels’ Film
British author Neil Gaiman is teaming with Angry Films to develop a new fantasy series called The Building for Fox, with 20th Century Fox TV as the studio. The series is based on the digital film Parallels, written and directed by Chris Leone. (TB)