Justin Lin Inks Overall Film, TV Deal at Universal

Peter White Television EditorEXCLUSIVE: CBS Studios has struck a global first-look deal with Greg Silverman’s Stampede Ventures International and has set its first project – an adaptation of Ragnar Jónasson’s best-selling Nordic noir book The Darkness.The two companies will work together to source, acquire and develop premium scripted content for the international market that is creatively anchored outside the United States.The first project is a series adaptation of Jónasson’s The Darkness,

Veteran Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui, one of Venice’s two Career Golden Lion recipients this year alongside Tilda Swinton, brings prewar Hong Kong to exquisite if restrained life in her latest historical drama, Love After Love (Di Yu Lu Xiang).

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorEva Longoria and her UnbeliEVAble Entertainment are staying in business with 20th Television.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorDiary of a Future President creator Ilana Peña is expanding her relationship with CBS TV Studios, signing an overall deal with the studio behind the series.Peña also serves as co-showrunner and executive producer of the series, which has been renewed for a second season on Disney+.

Dave McNary Film ReporterJamie Foxx and his producing partner, Datari Turner, have signed an overall deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment to develop and produce feature films.The first project in development that Foxx and Turner are producing for the studio under their new deal is an untitled action thriller written by Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier, which Foxx is also set to star in.“Not only is Jamie Foxx one of the most talented and decorated actors in the world, he is also an idea

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVMara Brock Akil, the prolific creator/showrunner behind such series as Girlfriends, The Game and Being Mary Jane, has signed a multi-year overall deal with Netflix to create new original content.The deal comes just ahead of the September 11 release date of her popular series Girlfriends on Netflix, marking the series’ 20th anniversary.“We are thrilled to welcome Mara Brock Akil to Netflix,” said Channing Dungey, VP Original Series, Netflix.

Derek Hough is returning to the ballroom for season 29 of “Dancing With the Stars“, and now, we finally know what his role is!

When Dancing With The Stars returns, it might be without longtime head judge, Len Goodman.

Tyra Banks is spilling some tea on the all-new season of !ET spoke with the new host and executive producer of the dance competition show this week, where she revealed what fans can expect ahead of the premiere on Sept. 14.

Elizabeth Lyn Vargas is officially showing off her new orange. Bravo announced the new addition to season 15 of The Real Housewives of Orange County on Wednesday, September 2.“Let the GAMES BEGIN! #RHOC

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterNorman Lear and his wife, Lyn, will keynote the second installment of Variety’s three-part “Sustainability in Hollywood” series presented by Toyota Mirai on Sept. 16 at 9:30 a.m.

Also Read: Julianne Moore to Produce and Star as Con Artist in 'Sharper' at Apple and A24Stephen Chbosky (“Wonder,” “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”) is directing “Dear Evan Hansen.” Steven Levenson, who wrote the book for the stage musical, wrote the script.

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Gloria Estefan are among the top acts gathering to celebrate Latinos in theatre at Viva Broadway! Hear Our Voices.West Side Story legend Chita Rivera and Mexican pop icon Thalia, who produced 2018 play Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, are also booked as headline acts for the upcoming digital benefit concert.Bosses behind the show, to be directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo, aim to celebrate the history and achievements of Latino theatre stars while also focusing

Amy Adams has joined the cast of the film adaptation of “Dear Evan Hansen” at Universal and features the music and lyrics from “La La Land” duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.Adams will play Cynthia Murphy, mother of Connor and Zoe.“Dear Evan Hansen” is the story of a high school senior who has severe social anxiety and has trouble connecting with others and making friends. After the suicide of a classmate, Hansen gets caught in a lie that brings him closer to his classmate’s family.

Dave McNary Film ReporterJustin Lin, director of five of the “Fast & Furious” movies, has signed multi-year production deals with Universal Pictures and Universal Studio Group for feature films and television through his Perfect Storm Entertainment.“Universal gave me my shot when they offered me the ‘Fast’ franchise a decade and a half ago,” Lin said. “Over the course of these years together, we’ve become a family and I’m thrilled to be coming home.

Also Read: Buzzfeed Sets First-Look Scripted TV Deal With Universal Television“Justin has been an integral part of the Universal family for 15 years, and his creative vision helped propel the Fast & Furious series into one of the studio’s biggest and most beloved global franchises,” Cramer said in a statement.

Justin Kroll Senior Film ReporterAfter helping successfully relaunch Universal’s The Fast & Furious franchise for the studio, Justin Lin and his Perfect Storm Entertainment banner are making the studio their official home. Lin has signed a very lucrative multi-year overall production deals for film and TV with Universal Pictures and Universal Studio Group.

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Blake Lively are teaming up for a new movie.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterRobin Thede has signed a multi-year overall deal at Warner Bros. Television Group.Under the terms of the deal, Thede will develop new television projects for all platforms, including streaming, premium and basic cable, and broadcast.Thede’s most recent project was “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” the HBO comedy series that Thede created, stars in, and also serves as showrunner and executive producer.