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![Televisionary has made me very, very happy today with the news that Matthew Graham and Ashley Pharoah (Life on Mars, Ashes to Ashes) are developing a TV adaptation of Kate Atkinson’s […]](http://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Cast-Histories-115x115.jpg "Kate Atkinson’s Jackson Brodie heading to TV")
Kate Atkinson’s Jackson Brodie heading to TV
Posted on September 1, 2010 | No CommentsTelevisionary has made me very, very happy today with the news that Matthew Graham and Ashley Pharoah (Life on Mars, Ashes to Ashes) are developing a TV adaptation of Kate Atkinson’s […] -
![From THR: XIII, Jean Van Hamme’s popular graphic novel series, is coming to the small screen. A thriller/conspiracy story inspired by Ludlam’s The Bourne Identity, XIII has sold 13 million copies worldwide since it […]](http://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/XIII-2-115x115.jpg "XIII headed for the small screen")
XIII headed for the small screen
Posted on August 30, 2010 | No CommentsFrom THR: XIII, Jean Van Hamme’s popular graphic novel series, is coming to the small screen. A thriller/conspiracy story inspired by Ludlam’s The Bourne Identity, XIII has sold 13 million copies worldwide since it […] -
![Variety reports John Cusack has signed on to star as Edgar Allen Poe in The Raven for Intrepid Pictures and FilmNation. James McTeigue (V for Vendetta) is directing, from a […]](http://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/The-Raven-115x115.jpg "John Cusack to play Edgar Allen Poe")
John Cusack to play Edgar Allen Poe
Posted on August 30, 2010 | No CommentsVariety reports John Cusack has signed on to star as Edgar Allen Poe in The Raven for Intrepid Pictures and FilmNation. James McTeigue (V for Vendetta) is directing, from a […] -
![The film adaptation of Platinum Studios’ graphic novel Nightfall (which has been in development since last fall) finally seems to be building momentum – James Wan, the thriller/horror veteran (he directed […]](http://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Nightfall-115x115.jpg "Nightfall adaptation signs a director")
Nightfall adaptation signs a director
Posted on August 25, 2010 | No CommentsThe film adaptation of Platinum Studios’ graphic novel Nightfall (which has been in development since last fall) finally seems to be building momentum – James Wan, the thriller/horror veteran (he directed […] -
![THR’s James Hibberd reports that Steven Spielberg, continuing his push into series television (Spielberg’s Fallen Skies and Terra Nova will launch this season) has teamed up with Alex Kurtzman and Roberto […]](http://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Locke-Key-115x115.jpg "Spielberg, Kurtzman and Orci team up for Joe Hill’s Locke & Key")
Spielberg, Kurtzman and Orci team up for Joe Hill’s Locke & Key
Posted on August 24, 2010 | No CommentsTHR’s James Hibberd reports that Steven Spielberg, continuing his push into series television (Spielberg’s Fallen Skies and Terra Nova will launch this season) has teamed up with Alex Kurtzman and Roberto […] -
![Cinematical reports Chris Wedge (Ice Age) has bought the rights to Lives of the Monster Dogs by Kirsten Bakis. Published in 1996, the book is a Frankenstein-esque tale about a […]](http://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Lives-of-Monster-Dogs-115x115.jpg "Kirsen Bakis’ Lives of Monster Dogs in development")
Kirsen Bakis’ Lives of Monster Dogs in development
Posted on August 24, 2010 | No CommentsCinematical reports Chris Wedge (Ice Age) has bought the rights to Lives of the Monster Dogs by Kirsten Bakis. Published in 1996, the book is a Frankenstein-esque tale about a […] -
![Yowza. DHD reports David Goyer, Hollywood’s go-to genre guy (The Dark Knight, Blade, Jumper, Flash Forward), has made a seven figure deal with Warner Brothers for the film rights to […]](http://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/David-Goyer-115x115.jpg "Warner Bros buy rights to David Goyer’s upcoming novels")
Warner Bros buy rights to David Goyer’s upcoming novels
Posted on August 23, 2010 | No CommentsYowza. DHD reports David Goyer, Hollywood’s go-to genre guy (The Dark Knight, Blade, Jumper, Flash Forward), has made a seven figure deal with Warner Brothers for the film rights to […] -
![From DHD – Warner Bros and Paramount are close to teaming up on a feature adaptation of the Jonathan Safran Foer novel, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. Eric Roth penned the script […]](http://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/extremely_loud_and_incredibly_close_book-115x115.jpg "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close adaptation getting closer")
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close adaptation getting closer
Posted on August 22, 2010 | No CommentsFrom DHD – Warner Bros and Paramount are close to teaming up on a feature adaptation of the Jonathan Safran Foer novel, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. Eric Roth penned the script […] -
![DHD reports 20th Century Fox has set Jim Carrey to star in the film adaptation of the beloved Newbury Honor Children’s book Mr. Popper’s Penguins. John Davis is producing and Mark […]](http://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Mr.-Poppers-Penguins-115x115.jpg "Jim Carrey takes on Mr. Popper’s Penguins")
Jim Carrey takes on Mr. Popper’s Penguins
Posted on August 20, 2010 | No CommentsDHD reports 20th Century Fox has set Jim Carrey to star in the film adaptation of the beloved Newbury Honor Children’s book Mr. Popper’s Penguins. John Davis is producing and Mark […] -
![DHD reports that Idris Elba (The Wire, Thor) has signed on to play Dr. Alex Cross, taking over the role from Morgan Freedman (who starred as Cross in Kiss the Girls […]](http://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Cross-115x115.jpg "Idris Elba cast as James Patterson’s Alex Cross")
Idris Elba cast as James Patterson’s Alex Cross
Posted on August 18, 2010 | 2 CommentsDHD reports that Idris Elba (The Wire, Thor) has signed on to play Dr. Alex Cross, taking over the role from Morgan Freedman (who starred as Cross in Kiss the Girls […]
