WGA Nominations Go To ‘Moonlight’, ‘La La Land’, ‘Arrival’… and ‘Deadpool’?
Deadpool has managed to snag a Best Adapted Screenplay nom at the WGAs, beating out more expected contenders like Silence, Sully, and Hacksaw Ridge. Find the full list of 2017 WGA nominations here. (SF)
‘XXX’ Producer Revolution Studios Sells To Content Partners
Content Partners has acquired Revolution from Fortress Investment Group. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but people familiar with the matter said the purchase price was close to $400 million. (LAT)
Netflix Lands Rights To ‘How It Ends,’ Black List Pic From Sierra/Affinity
Netflix and Sierra/Affinity have inked a worldwide rights deal for How It Ends, an action-thriller based on Brooks McLaren’s 2010 Black List script. David M. Rosenthal is set to direct. (DH)
James Van Der Beek To Play Diplo In Viceland TV Show
The Dawson’s Creek star will play a fictional version of the famous DJ in the channel’s first scripted series. (GUAR)
2017 Berlin Film Festival To Open With Etienne Comar’s ‘Django’
The Berlin Film Festival has announced that it will kick off its 67th edition with the world premiere of Etienne Comar’s directorial debut Django. (IW)
JonBenet Ramsey Documentary Acquired By Netflix
Josh Whitehouse To Star In MGM’s ‘Valley Girl’ Musical
Josh Whitehouse, star of the BBC series Poldark, will star in MGM’s musical remake of Valley Girl opposite Jessica Rothe with shooting planned for Los Angeles later this year. (VAR)
‘Slenderman’ Movie To Be Directed By Helmer Sylvain White
The Creepypasta icon who’s haunted your dreams for a few years now is getting both an HBO documentary and a feature film. Screen Gems has a thriller planned that Sylvain White will take the helm of. (COLL)
The Influence of Chinese Money in Hollywood (Part One)
No matter how you look at the recent influx of Chinese money into the entertainment industry, there’s no escaping it. Individual films, production companies, studios, theater chains, media outlets, the tendrils extend to just about every facet of the business and have people alternately concerned and reveling in the situation. (TB)