ICYMI 10/6-10/10: Ingredients for a Successful Family Comedy, Hot Comics at NYCC, Greg Berlanti Spotlight and more

‘Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day’ and the Ingredients for Producing a Successful Live Action Family Comedy

With funds harder to come by and studios always looking for ways to mitigate risk, the hunt is on for properties that have solid pre-awareness and the potential to make a hefty percentage of their gross overseas. (SSN)

The Six Hot Comic Books Coming Out of NYCC Poised to Be the Next Hollywood Breakout

New York Comic-Con still largely belongs to the actual comics, with publishers putting on highly-detailed presentations about what the following year will mean for them. Here are a half dozen properties that could be the next Guardians of the Galaxy. (SSN)

Uber-Producer Greg Berlanti Flashes Through Pilot Season and Divulges What He’s Learned from Reinventing His Career

The Writer-Producer-Director has carved out a nice corner of the medium with character-driven dramas through his Warner Bros.-based Berlanti Productions. (SSN)

The Frankfurt Book Fair’s Top Eight Titles Prime for Film Adaptation

The city of Frankfurt, Germany, will be packed with booksellers, agents, and authors this week as the world’s largest yearly book fair kicks off. (SSN)

Busan Asian Film Market: The Talent That’s Ripe for Break-Out Into International Co-Productions

South Korea’s first international film festival, now in its 19th year, sees over 200,000 attendees annually and focuses on new films and first-time directors. (SSN)