Lionsgate Inks First Look Deal with Vertigo Entertainment

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Peter White Television EditorEXCLUSIVE: Prolific author James Patterson has inked a first-look deal with Sharp Objects studio eOne and has set an adaptation of his upcoming novel The Noise as the first project through the deal.He has signed the deal via his production company James Patterson Entertainment, which has previous credits on series including CBS drama Instinct and Zoo and Netflix’s recent Jeffrey Epstein mini-series.The deal will include television and new media, including scripted

Tom Hanks is heading out west in the first trailer for the drama “News Of The World”.

Temple Hill Entertainment, the Twilight movie franchise producer founded by Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey, has signed a first look TV deal with Lionsgate. Known for its successful book-to-film adaptations, including James Dashner’s The Maze Runner and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, Temple Hill will work with the Hollywood studio to develop and produce premium scripted series for broadcast, cable and streaming platforms.

Peter White Television EditorLionsgate has struck a first-look television deal with Twilight producer Temple Hill.The Orange Is The New Black producer has inked a multi-year deal to develop and produce scripted programming with the company across broadcast, cable and streaming.On the television side, Temple Hill is behind series including, HBO’s The Outsider, Hulu’s Love, Victor and Looking For Alaska, FXX’s Dave and Mr.

Peter White Television EditorJohn Requa and Glenn Ficarra, who directed the pilot episode of NBC’s This Is Us, have inked a broadcast first-look deal with Fox Entertainment.The pair, who run Zaftig Films with production partner Charlie Gogolak, previously had an overall deal with 20th Century Fox Television.This comes as John Slattery A.I.

Will Thorne Staff WriterFresh off directing the pilot for Fox’s new drama “Next,” John Requa and Glenn Ficarra are entering into a new partnership with the network.The pair, arguably best known for directing the 2011 feature “Crazy, Stupid, Love” and multiple episodes of “This Is Us,” have signed a broadcast first-look deal with Fox Entertainment.Under this new agreement, Requa and Ficarra will develop series and direct pilots for FOX.

Erik Pedersen Managing EditorAudible has inked a global multi-project, first-look development and production deal with Team Coco.

The SpringHill Company, the banner run by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, has signed a first-look deal with Universal Pictures. The pact, which has a four-year term, comes as the two entities already have three projects in development.

Also Read: LeBron James' Son Bronny Joining FaZe Clan Is Met With Mixed Reactions From GamersBoth companies also announced the three projects that are currently in various stages of development. The first project is “Untitled LeBron James Project,” based on the Book “Shooting Stars” by LeBron James and Buzz Bissinger and other events in James’ Life.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorUniversal Pictures has pacted with LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s consumer and entertainment brand The SpringHill Company in a four-year first look deal.“LeBron, Maverick and the team at SpringHill are content creators with a purpose, and we’re excited to partner with filmmakers who challenge us to tell stories that move culture forward,” said Universal Filmed Entertainment Group Chairman Donna Langley.  “SpringHill’s projects are

Janet W. Lee Lionsgate Motion Picture Group has announced a first-look deal with Vertigo Entertainment, the production company behind the “It” franchise and “The Lego Movie.”The wide-ranging deal covers all media other than television, including motion pictures, stage, location-based entertainment, podcasts and video games.

“Roy was one of our first friends in this business – ever since Nathan and Roy served as assistants together over 25 years ago,” Drake said in a statement to TheWrap. “He’s now one of the most respected producers of big, branded IP and genre movies – bringing together filmmakers with distinct voices to the biggest titles and raising genre titles to event status.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerLionsgate has closed on a first-look deal with Vertigo Entertainment, the production company behind the It franchise and The Lego Movie. The newly-formed pact covers all media outside of television (Vertigo has a TV deal with Sony Pictures Television) including motion pictures, stage, location-based entertainment, podcasts, and video games.Vertigo and Lionsgate are currently collaborating with Point Grey on Cobweb, a thriller starring Lizzy Caplan, Antony

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorPeter Chernin wants to spin Spotify’s podcasts into TV and movie gold.Spotify and Chernin Entertainment have formed a multiyear partnership to adapt the audio streamer’s original podcasts for television, film and digital video.

Hallmark kickstarts its annual holiday programming event on Oct.

Hallmark kickstarts its annual holiday programming event on Oct.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerEXCLUSIVE: New York Times best-selling cookbook author, host, and lifestyle influencer Ayesha Curry has announced her new television and film production company, Sweet July Productions, which has entered a first-look deal for unscripted television with eOne.In addition, the newly formed company has hired Tiffany Nicholson-Horton to serve as the Executive Vice President and Head of Development for scripted and unscripted content. Sweet July aims is to empower a