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X-Men: First Class – trailer
Posted on February 10, 2011 | No CommentsThey jury is definitely still out, but this movie does have one very fine looking cast…. -
The BBC rediscovers South Riding
Posted on February 9, 2011 | No CommentsFrom The BBC – Another novel adaptation is in the works, courtesy of BBC One. Based on the classic novel by Winifred Holtby, South Riding is a three part miniseries that tells […] -
Cinemax to Strike Back with original drama
Posted on February 9, 2011 | 1 CommentFrom DHD & EW – Cinemax is moving into the original drama arena, partnering with Sky TV and U.K. based Left Bank Pictures to produce a new version of Strike Back, […] -
The CW joins L.J. Smith’s Secret Circle
Posted on February 8, 2011 | No CommentsFrom DHD – The CW has picked up its final pilot of the season, and following in The Vampire Diaries‘ footsteps, not only is the pilot based on an L.J. […] -
Universal acquires Thirteen Reasons Why
Posted on February 8, 2011 | No CommentsFrom DHD – Universal and Strike Entertainment have acquired Jay Asher’s bestselling YA novel,Thirteen Reasons Why, as a star vehicle for Selena Gomez (Wizards of Waverly Place). Jennifer O’Kieffe has […] -
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters rounds out cast
Posted on February 8, 2011 | No CommentsFrom DHD – Another day, another fairy tale remake. This time it’s Paramount’s Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters moving forward, with the studio setting Famke Janssen (X-Men) to play the leader of […] -
The Prodigies – teaser
Posted on February 4, 2011 | No CommentsFrom Twitch – It’s like a French mash-up of Teen Titans and Watchmen. Directed by Antoine Charreyron and based on Bernard Lenteric’s bestselling novel, The Prodigies (french title: La Nuit des enfants rois) […] -
CBS Films acquires Marie Lu’s Legend
Posted on February 4, 2011 | No CommentsFrom DHD – CBS Films has snapped up the rights to Marie Lu’s upcoming dystopian YA novel, Legend, the first of a trilogy. Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey (Twilight) will produce through their […] -
Bookish TV – the pilot season so far
Posted on February 3, 2011 | No CommentsWith pilot orders coming fast and furious from the nets (a pilot order is when the nets decide to shoot the first episode), we’re starting to get a hazy glimpse […] -
The avalanche of Snow White
Posted on February 3, 2011 | No CommentsFrom DHD – Of the pack of Snow White projects racing towards the big screen, it looks like first off the mark will be Universal’s Snow White and the Huntsman, which […]

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![Cinemax to Strike Back with original drama From DHD & EW – Cinemax is moving into the original drama arena, partnering with Sky TV and U.K. based Left Bank Pictures to produce a new version of Strike Back, […]](https://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Strike-back-115x115.jpg)
![The CW joins L.J. Smith’s Secret Circle From DHD – The CW has picked up its final pilot of the season, and following in The Vampire Diaries‘ footsteps, not only is the pilot based on an L.J. […]](https://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Secret-Circle-115x115.jpg)
![Universal acquires Thirteen Reasons Why From DHD – Universal and Strike Entertainment have acquired Jay Asher’s bestselling YA novel,Thirteen Reasons Why, as a star vehicle for Selena Gomez (Wizards of Waverly Place). Jennifer O’Kieffe has […]](https://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/13-Reasons-Why-CROP-115x115.jpg)
![Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters rounds out cast From DHD – Another day, another fairy tale remake. This time it’s Paramount’s Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters moving forward, with the studio setting Famke Janssen (X-Men) to play the leader of […]](https://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Hansel-and-Gretel-115x115.jpg)
![The Prodigies – teaser From Twitch – It’s like a French mash-up of Teen Titans and Watchmen. Directed by Antoine Charreyron and based on Bernard Lenteric’s bestselling novel, The Prodigies (french title: La Nuit des enfants rois) […]](https://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Prodigies-poster-115x115.jpg)
![CBS Films acquires Marie Lu’s Legend From DHD – CBS Films has snapped up the rights to Marie Lu’s upcoming dystopian YA novel, Legend, the first of a trilogy. Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey (Twilight) will produce through their […]](https://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Legend-Tess-2-115x115.jpg)
![Bookish TV – the pilot season so far With pilot orders coming fast and furious from the nets (a pilot order is when the nets decide to shoot the first episode), we’re starting to get a hazy glimpse […]](https://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Network-logos-115x115.jpg)
![The avalanche of Snow White From DHD – Of the pack of Snow White projects racing towards the big screen, it looks like first off the mark will be Universal’s Snow White and the Huntsman, which […]](https://bookyurt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Snow-White-115x115.jpg)





