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StudioCanal and David Heyman are bringing back Paul King to write and direct the sequel to the hid Paddington. The film is based on the British children’s book character “Paddington Bear,” who first appeared back in 1958.

Theroux is in talks to join Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, and Jared Leto in the film based on the bestselling novel by Paul Hawkins.

From the #1 bestselling author of The Dork Diaries series comes this new kids’ series, which follows the daily ups and downs of Max Crumbly after he begs his family to send him to South Ridge Middle School, where the school bully keeps stuffing him in his locker. The book is generating buzz on the TV and film rights market.

After months of anticipation the Supergirl premiere has finally arrived! Everyone can put their pitchforks down now, as Berlanti and Co. have a strong grasp on what they are doing and it looks like a lot of fun.

In her new book, If Someone Says “You Complete Me,” Run!, the envelope-pushing public figure speaks openly about why marriage isn’t for everyone, how being alone can be satisfying, and how what’s most important is understanding who you are and what makes you happy.

Hannibal series helmer Bryan Fuller to produce a weekly anthology for NBC based on the 1980s series from Steven Spielberg.

Idris Elba joins the massively star-studded cast of Disney’s new animated feature Zootopia in the role of Chief Bogo. He’ll lend his voice acting skills opposite Jason Bateman, Ginnifer Goodwin, Alan Tudyk, and Octavia Spencer.

The 11th NYTVF took place from October 19th to 24th in Manhattan, with thousands of artists, fans, and industry attendees taking advantage of the screenings, red carpet premieres, panels, and parties that took place across multiple venues. We have the complete list of winners and honorees from the festival.

From the bestselling author of Dorothy Must Die comes a new spin on The Snow Queen, described as “Frozen all grown up.” Story follows a teen who escapes a mental institution only to get lost in a land of ice, where she learns her destiny is to save the mysterious land from an evil king.

Your weekly dose of what channels are buying what projects and the growing trends that dictate their moves. Plus, an updated breakdown of the latest projects in development at each network.

The author of the upcoming film The Danish Girl and bestselling The 19th Wife is back with a new novel on the rights market centering on the dynamics of a professional tennis family.

The bestselling–and often polarizing–author of Primary Colors, Joe Klein, sees his latest book, Charlie Mike: A True Story of Heroes Who Brought Their Mission Home land on the rights market.

Simon Cowell is set to return to the judge’s table, replacing Howard Stern on the America’s Got Talent panel. Cowell came to mainstream attention for his stern voice on Fox’s American Idol.

Justin Simien, the man behind Dear White People has signed on to work with former WME agent, Charles King, to create a new musical focused on race and culture for the new media company MACRO.

Maze Runner scribe Grant Pierce Myers has been hired to adapt Collen Oakes YA novel Queen Of Hearts, which was the winner of the 2014 Next Generation Indie Book Award for Young Adult Fiction.

Gary Graham taking on writing duties to adapt Railhead from the Philip Reeve novel set in a futuristic world where trains run though space via portals. Doug Liman will direct and produce.

Amy Stewart has published a new period-mystery novel telling a fictional account of a gun-toting heroine who becomes the nation’s first female deputy sheriffs. The work has become a National Indie Bestseller and New York Times Editors’ Choice, as well as appearing on numerous “Must Read” lists.

Judy Greer returns to the role of Cornelia, wife to the ape leader Caesar, played by Andy Serkis, in the third installment of the Planet Of The Apes reboot.

Evan Peters is joining Bryan Buckley’s Where The White Man Runs Away based on the novel Pirates Of Somalia by Jay Bahadur.

Matt Charman moves out from behind the typewriter and into production as a producer based on the true story of the Battle for Alcatraz that happened in 1946 when six inmates attempted to escape.

It’s a big day for Lauren Graham, with announcements that she is writing a script for Mae Whitman and is in talks to sign-on for a limited series revival of Gilmore Girls with Alexis Bledel.

Arterton to star in the the script from Catherine Shepherd as a modern-day woman chosen to carry the next Messiah. The script made the 2011 Brit List.

This week, the trend to develop music-centric series continued, while one city in particular seems to be catching Hollywood’s eye. Plus, the internet makes an impact with new shows in development for its biggest stars.

Dreamworks has picked up Mystic River and Gone, Baby, Gone novelist Dennis Lehane’s latest after a heated bidding war. The psychological thriller looks to be the next in Lehane’s long-list of big screen adaptations.

Rick Famuyiwa has signed-on to a currently untitled project from Charles King’s Macro. King and Poppy Hanks are producing the film for Macro, the company’s first film that is focused on projects for diverse audiences.

Bridge of Spies actor Austin stowell joins monster pic Colossal as star Anne Hathaway’s love interest. Production begins next week.

Fates and Furies is a portrait of at 24 year marriage as told from the point of view of the husband first, followed by his wife. It is the third novel from rising literary talent Lauren Groff.

O’Connell and Hoult are circling the roles John Lennon and Brian Epstein in a new biopic centered around their legendary relationship throughout the 1960s.

Weisz is in talks to replace Kate Winslet in the Queen Anne period film The Favourite. The casting would reunite Weisz with director Yorgos Lanthimos.

The Dr. Who and Guardians of the Galaxy actress is in talks for the lead role of a young singer from Glasgow who wants to make it big in Nashville. Suffragette‘s Faye Ward is producing.