The Tracking Board’s Daily Debrief (07.21.17)
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Mark Townend’s Sci-Fi Thriller Spec “Augmented” Hijacks Hollywood as Studios Circle (Updated)
Set in a future where people are enhancing their lives with smart technology implants, Augmented follows a successful criminal defense attorney who has her body hijacked by an anonymous hacker and struggles to prevent him from using her to commit a series of proxy murders.
Todd McFarlane to Write and Direct “Spawn” Movie for Blumhouse
Released in 1997, the original Spawn movie grossed $87 million worldwide, though the soundtrack was better than the actual movie. By taking the reins himself this time, McFarlane seems to be acknowledging that the first film left room for improvement.
Isn’t It Fun to Be Shakespeare?
Right now, William Shakespeare is as in vogue as he’s been in quite some time. There are two current TV shows about him, a plethora of stage productions (garnering attention for a variety of reasons), and several film adaptations in the works. Want a quality IP? Look no further than this dead English guy.
More News From Around the Web
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Joseph Reitman is set to play the main villain in the Syfy series Happy! The project is based on Grand Morrison and Darick Robertson’s graphic novel and will premiere in 2018. (Comic Book Resource)
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Hulu is developing The Act, a true crime anthology series from Nick Antosca and Michelle Dean. Each season centers on one particualr case, with the first installment based on the Buzzfeed article “Dee Dee Wanted Her Daughter to be Sick, Gypsy Wanted Her Mom to be Murdered.” (Deadline)
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IDW has optioned the thriller novel Awakened for a potential series. The novel is soon to be published in summer 2018 by Harper Voyager. (Hollywood Reporter)
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Nicole Ari Parker has joined the indie comedy Headshop from writer and director Kim Bass. She joins previously cast Evan Ross, Arden Myrin, and Roger Cross. (Deadline)
