‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ Film Adaptation Taps Olivia Newman to Direct

Jason Bateman and Mark Perez are set to direct a film adaptation of the novel Superworld, a story set in a world where everyone except one person has super powers.The duo, who last worked together on Game Night, have teamed up to adapt the novel by Gus Krieger (per The Hollywood Reporter).Released exclusively as an Audible audiobook, Superworld is set in 2038 and takes place on an Earth populated entirely by super-powered beings – except for one man named Iggy Lohman.

straight to your inboxSanchez leaves Alexis Sanchez’s Manchester United nightmare is finally over.  The Chilean, who scored just three league goals for the club, has spent the 2019/20 season on loan with Inter Milan and the move has been made permanent.According to Inter’s chief executive,, the news should be made official this morning.  "The player is entirely owned by Inter,” Inter's chief executive Beppe Marotta told Sky Sports on Wednesday ahead of the move being made official on

Cats.The 2019 film, which featured an all-star cast made up of Idris Elba, Dame Judi Dench, Taylor Swift, James Corden and Rebel Wilson, was panned by fans and critics alike upon its release.In a new interview with The Sunday Times, Lloyd Webber said: “The problem with the film was that [director] Tom Hooper decided that he didn’t want anybody involved in it who was involved in the original show.”He added that “the whole thing was ridiculous.”It’s not the first time Lloyd Webber has spoken out

Netflix has revealed that it is currently working on a film adaptation of Ubisoft’s 2003 sci-fi cult classic video game, Beyond Good & Evil.The upcoming movie was revealed exclusively by The Hollywood Reporter, which notes that the project is currently in “early development”.

A new viral Instagram challenge is encouraging women to share black and white selfies on their social media accounts.The new trend, referred to as “Challenge Accepted” or the “Women Supporting Women Challenge,” invites women to share a simple black and white photo of themselves.Already, celebrities such as Reese Witherspoon, Olivia Wilde and Naomi Watts have taken part.But what is it about, exactly? Here's what you need to know...In a bid to share positivity and encourage female empowerment

Also Read: Annapurna Interactive Enlists Nathan Vella to Join Executive TeamExposing the absurd and feral truths of motherhood, “Nightbitch” is a darkly comedic telling of an unnamed woman and former artist, thrust into stay-at-home domesticity after the birth of her son, who becomes increasingly worried and convinced that she may be turning into a dog.

A new viral Instagram challenge is encouraging women to share black and white selfies on their social media accounts.The new trend, referred to as “Challenge Accepted” or the “Women Supporting Women Challenge,” invites women to share a simple black and white photo of themselves.Already, celebrities such as Reese Witherspoon, Olivia Wilde and Naomi Watts have taken part.But what is it about, exactly? Here's what you need to know...In a bid to share positivity and encourage female empowerment

Jimmy Fallon and Will Arnett tried — and failed — to play a game of “Hey Robot” during Thursday’s “Tonight Show”.

Little Fires Everywhere, Reese Witherspoon is adapting another book for screen, but this time for cinema.It’s very much the case if you haven’t read it already you will have heard of it.The Legally Blonde actress is bringing the massively popular best-selling book Where The Crawdads Sing to the silver screen.Where The Crawdads Sing is the debut novel by retired zoologist Delia Owens that has seen remarkable success.

The movie adaptation of bestselling murder mystery novel Where the Crawdads Sing has found its director. Olivia Newman, who wrote and directed Netflix feature First Match, will helm Sony Pictures' feature adaptation of the Delia Owen's debut novel that has dominated the New York Times bestsellers list since it was published 2019.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorOlivia Newman will direct 3000 Pictures and Hello Sunshine’s film adaptation of Delia Owens’ New York Times crime thriller bestseller Where the Crawdads Sing which is setup at Sony, we can confirm.  As Deadline previously first told you, Oscar nominated Beasts of the Southern Wild scribe Lucy Alibar is adapting.Newman’s feature directorial debut, First Match, premiered at the 2018 SXSW, where it won the Audience Award for Best Narrative

Over his past couple of features, “Stuber” and “Coffee & Kareem,” Michael Dowse has established himself as a director that loves to play with the combination of over-the-top violence and raunchy humor.

Justin Kroll Film ReporterMattel Films and Universal Pictures are developing a live-action movie based on the hit ’90s TV series “Wishbone,” about a Jack Russell Terrier.“Wishbone” is the first theatrical film collaboration between Mattel and Universal Pictures, and the ninth Mattel Films project in the works.Mattel Films will produce “Wishbone” alongside Academy Award winner Peter Farrelly. Roy Parker will write the script.

Peter White Television EditorChris Grabenstein, author of children’s books including the Mr. Lemoncello series, and a frequent collaborator of The President Is Missing author James Patterson has signed with talent agency APA.The move will see the agency help secure adaptations of the New York Times bestselling author’s books for film and TV.Grabenstein has written over forty books in the last 15 years including Escape From Mr.

Nina Nesbitt, his celebrity mom celebrated by telling him, "Deacon, I should make up a TikTok dance to this song!"Like many teen sons, he looked embarrassed by his mom's dance moves. She posted the video on both Instagram and TikTok, where the video received more than 17 million views.

All Deacon Phillippe wanted to do was celebrate the release of his debut single, "Long Run." The super-catchy dance tune featuring vocals from Nina Nesbitt is a jam for sure. How do we know? Because his mom, Reese Witherspoon, just cannot stop moving whenever she hears it. MOM!

Reese Witherspoon is one proud mama!