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Archive for July, 2010
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![Written by James Frey and Jobie Hughes (under the pseudonym “Pitacus Lore”), this book is already generating a ton of hype – Hollywood has a feature adaptation in the works, with Steven […]](https://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IAmNumber4-115x115.jpg "I am Number Four – book trailer")
I am Number Four – book trailer
Posted on July 15, 2010 | No CommentsWritten by James Frey and Jobie Hughes (under the pseudonym “Pitacus Lore”), this book is already generating a ton of hype – Hollywood has a feature adaptation in the works, with Steven […] -
![Allison Janney (Juno, The West Wing) has joined Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Bryce Dallas Howard for The Help, DreamWorks’ upcoming film adaptation of Kathryn Stockett’s best-selling novel. Janney will play […]](https://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/The-Help-115x115.jpg "“The Help” feature adaptation rounds off cast")
“The Help” feature adaptation rounds off cast
Posted on July 15, 2010 | No CommentsAllison Janney (Juno, The West Wing) has joined Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Bryce Dallas Howard for The Help, DreamWorks’ upcoming film adaptation of Kathryn Stockett’s best-selling novel. Janney will play […] -
![Rachel Vincent has posted an excerpt of ALPHA, the last installment in her bestselling Shifter series. Look for it October 1st. You can read it here (and fyi no text […]](https://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/alpha-cover-115x115.jpg "Peek at Rachel Vincent’s ALPHA")
Peek at Rachel Vincent’s ALPHA
Posted on July 15, 2010 | No CommentsRachel Vincent has posted an excerpt of ALPHA, the last installment in her bestselling Shifter series. Look for it October 1st. You can read it here (and fyi no text […] -
![Jacket: Kylara Vatta is the only daughter in a family full of sons, a young woman who has chosen a military career instead of joining the family’s shipping business. It’s […]](https://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Trading-in-Danger-115x115.jpg "Trading in Danger by Elizabeth Moon – Review")
Trading in Danger by Elizabeth Moon – Review
Posted on July 15, 2010 | No CommentsJacket: Kylara Vatta is the only daughter in a family full of sons, a young woman who has chosen a military career instead of joining the family’s shipping business. It’s […] -
![Don’t miss Third Girl, this Sunday at 9 PM on PBS! Distraught heiress Norma Restarick visits Hercule Poirot with an alarming story — she may have committed a murder. When […]](https://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/poirot2-115x115.jpg "All new Poirot, this Sunday on Masterpiece")
All new Poirot, this Sunday on Masterpiece
Posted on July 15, 2010 | No CommentsDon’t miss Third Girl, this Sunday at 9 PM on PBS! Distraught heiress Norma Restarick visits Hercule Poirot with an alarming story — she may have committed a murder. When […] -
![Ralph Winter (”X-Men”) and Terry Botwick have fetched feature rights to Dean Koontz’s Trixie property through their 1019 Entertainment banner and are developing the doggie story as a family comedy. […]](https://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/DeanKoontz-115x115.jpg "Dean Koontz’s dog heading to the big screen")
Dean Koontz’s dog heading to the big screen
Posted on July 15, 2010 | No CommentsRalph Winter (”X-Men”) and Terry Botwick have fetched feature rights to Dean Koontz’s Trixie property through their 1019 Entertainment banner and are developing the doggie story as a family comedy. […] -
![The League of Extraordinary Dancers – directed by John Chu (Step Up 2). Sick dancing with a comic-book flair. Love it! This is just episode one – two and three […]](https://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/LXD-115x115.jpg "Story Break – the LXD")
Story Break – the LXD
Posted on July 14, 2010 | No CommentsThe League of Extraordinary Dancers – directed by John Chu (Step Up 2). Sick dancing with a comic-book flair. Love it! This is just episode one – two and three […] -
![DHD.com broke the story – bestselling author Janet Evanovich is leaving St. Martin’s Press after 15 years. The publisher refused to pay her request for $50 million for her next […]](https://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/sizzling-sixteen-115x115.jpg "Breaking News – Janet Evanovich dumps publisher")
Breaking News – Janet Evanovich dumps publisher
Posted on July 14, 2010 | No CommentsDHD.com broke the story – bestselling author Janet Evanovich is leaving St. Martin’s Press after 15 years. The publisher refused to pay her request for $50 million for her next […] -
![TV producer William Rabbe, who was co-host and producer of IFC’s politico series “2008 Uncut,” has optioned “The Ohio Gang,” Charles L. Mee’s 1980 book about the Warren Harding administration, […]](https://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Charles-L.-Mee-115x115.jpg "The Ohio Gang headed to TV")
The Ohio Gang headed to TV
Posted on July 14, 2010 | No CommentsTV producer William Rabbe, who was co-host and producer of IFC’s politico series “2008 Uncut,” has optioned “The Ohio Gang,” Charles L. Mee’s 1980 book about the Warren Harding administration, […] -
![Chockstone Pictures has acquired the film rights to Monte Reel’s non-fiction book “The Last of the Tribe: The Epic Quest to Save a Lone Man in the Amazon.” Doug Liman […]](https://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Last-of-the-Tribe-115x115.jpg "Monte Reel’s “The Last of the Tribe” in development")
Monte Reel’s “The Last of the Tribe” in development
Posted on July 14, 2010 | No CommentsChockstone Pictures has acquired the film rights to Monte Reel’s non-fiction book “The Last of the Tribe: The Epic Quest to Save a Lone Man in the Amazon.” Doug Liman […]
