Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way Production Company Signs First-Look Film Deal at Sony

Emma Roberts has signed a first-look deal with Hulu, and her first project under the pact will be a TV adaptation of Carola Lovering’s “Tell Me Lies.”The 2018 novel follows a college girl named Lucy Albright who is obsessed with a very charming man. “When Lucy Albright arrives on the campus of her small college, away from her mother whom she’s never forgiven for an act of betrayal in her early teen years, Lucy embraces college life and all it has to offer.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterEmma Roberts and her Belletrist TV banner have signed a first-look TV deal with Hulu.The deal will focus on literary adaptations, as Belletrist was originally founded by Roberts and Karah Preiss as a book club.

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.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterCynthia Erivo has signed a first-look television deal with MRC Television and Civic Center Media, MRC’s joint venture with UTA.Under the deal, Erivo will develop and produce television projects through her newly formed production company, Edith’s Daughter. Edith’s Daughter will focus on projects that express the beauty in the stories and people who are often overlooked and underrepresented.

Nellie Andreeva, Denise Petski EXCLUSIVE: Fox has given a script commitment with penalty to a one-hour drama based on Joshilyn Jackson’s bestselling suspense novel Never Have I Ever, from Nurse Jackie co-creator Liz Brixius, Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way and Universal TV.

Peter White Television EditorHarry Bradbeer is the latest member of the Fleabag family to partner with Amazon after striking a first-look deal with the streamer.Bradbeer, who directed both seasons of the BBC/Amazon comedy co-pro, won the Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for his work on the second season.

Also Read: 'Dancing With the Stars' Gets September Premiere Date at ABCBankable Productions most recently produced the Freeform original movie “Life Size 2,” which saw Banks reprise her role from the original ABC film. Hayley Lozitsky is executive vice president of Bankable Productions and Sabrina Besla is director of development and in-house writer.“Tyra’s fierce and undeniable passion has not only made her one of the biggest stars to date, it has created an incredible connection with female

Peter White Television EditorA3 Artists Agency is moving aggressively into the podcast space with the launch of its own podcast production company, Big Spark Studios.The talent agency will kick off the new venture with its first project, an unscripted series hosted by Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles star James Harris, followed by shows featuring Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Denise Richards and Vanderpump Rules’ Ariana Madix.It comes three months after the company, which was rebranded

Leonardo DiCaprio has an exciting new deal.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaLeonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way Productions has signed a first-look deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment, reuniting the actor with the studio behind his recent hit “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Appian Way previously produced “The Revenant, “The Wolf of Wall Street,” and “Shutter Island.” It is co-run by Jennifer Davisson.

Mike Fleming Jr Co-Editor-in-Chief, FilmAppian Way Productions’ Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson have set the production company into a multi-picture, multi-year first look deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment to produce scripted feature films.

Will Thorne Staff WriterFresh off the considerable success of her Netflix action feature “The Old Guard,” Gina Prince-Bythewood is eyeing up more projects in the TV space.The “Love & Basketball” director and her producing partner Reggie Rock Bythewood have inked a multi-year first-look TV deal with Touchstone Television, the recently rebranded Disney unit which used to be Fox 21 Television Studios.Under the deal, Prince-Bythewood and Bythewood will develop television projects for broadcast and

Also Read: Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way Signs First-Look Deal With AppleDiCaprio signed his own first-look deal with Apple last week.Grann’s non-fiction story is set in the 1920s and follows the richest people per capita in the world at the time, the members of Osage Nation in Oklahoma. The oil barons, however, were suddenly killed off one by one, with many more Osage residents dying under mysterious circumstances.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMartin Scorsese and his Sikelia Productions banner have signed a first-look film and television deal with Apple.The acclaimed director is currently working with the streamer on the film “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which will directed by Scorsese and stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro.

Justin Kroll, Mike Fleming Jr EXCLUSIVE: Two and one-half months after it stepped up to become the principal financier of Killers of the Flower Moon, Apple has inked a first-look deal with its director, Martin Scorsese.

Will Smith’s production company, Overbrook Entertainment, and Warner Bros. have reached a settlement after being sued over their upcoming biopic, “King Richard”, based on Serena and Venus Williams’ father, Richard Williams.

after being sued over their upcoming biopic,, based on Serena and Venus Williams' father, Richard Williams.In court docs obtained by ET, Warner Bros., Overbrook, Williams and his son and business partner Chavoita Lesane, and production company Star Thrower Entertainment (as well as its executives Timothy and Trevor White) «have entered into a settlement» with TW3 Entertainment and Power Move Multi Media, who are «dismissing their claims against defendants with prejudice.»The two parties,

Lizzo is teaming up with Amazon!

Also Read: Lindsey Vonn and Her Dog to Host Amazon Competition Series 'The Pack' Featuring Other Human-Pet Teams“Lizzo is one of the most exciting, creative, joyful artists in the industry, and it is such a pleasure to announce this new deal with her,” Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios, added.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterLizzo has signed a first-look television deal with Amazon Studios.Under the deal, the Grammy-winning musician will work with Amazon Studios to create television projects that will premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.“I’m so excited to partner with the amazing team at Amazon,” said Lizzo. “Thank you to Jen Salke and the rest of the team for making this dream come true.