Book To Film

book to film May 10, 2010

David Sedaris Story Gets Adapted for FilmAnd it’s about kitsch clocks.

By Willa Paskin

the industry Apr. 17, 2008

Philip Roth Joins Scott Rudin’s CollectionPlus industry news on John Patrick Shanley’s new musical, Tucker Max’s new movie, and Sharpay’s ‘Teen Witch’ remake.

the take Mar. 19, 2008

Why Playing Scott Pilgrim Might Save Michael Cera’s CareerFor the first time, a character suggests a future in which Michael Cera isn’t playing high schoolers into his forties.

the industry Mar. 19, 2008

Michael Cera Is Scott Pilgrim!Cera will play Bryan Lee O’Malley’s lovable comic-book slacker; Geena Davis returns to TV; and Suzan Lori-Parks will direct Fences on Broadway.

the industry Mar. 17, 2008

Miramax, Rudin Living the ‘Lush Life’ With Richard PricePlus industry news on Sam Raimi’s new TV show.

news reel Mar. 13, 2008

‘Daily Show’ Producer Josh Lieb Makes Million-Dollar Movie Deal With McG?“Barf,” says one insider.

news reel Mar. 11, 2008

Neil Gaiman and Josh Lieb Get Hollywood All Excited About YA Books AgainA spooky adventure, and a comedy of supervillainy.

apropos of nothing Mar. 10, 2008

Jeff Smith Finally Sells ‘Bone’ Movie RightsThe current roster of bankable box-office stars is notably free of homunculi.

the industry Mar. 7, 2008

Scott Rudin Gets in the Josh Ferris BusinessPlus: Leonardo DiCaprio as an ex-cop?

you saw it here first Feb. 26, 2008

Dimension Buys Film Rights to Joe Hill’s ‘Locke & Key’And Vulture has an excerpt.

apropos of nothing Feb. 14, 2008

Doug Brown’s 100-Days-of-Sex Memoir, ‘Just Do It,’ Optioned for Film, FinallyAnd how did author Doug Brown celebrate?

the industry Feb. 12, 2008

The Coens Will Translate Michael Chabon’s ‘Yiddish’ for RudinPlus industry news on Avril Lavigne, Matthew Broderick, and Thomas Jane.

the take Feb. 6, 2008

Harvey Weinstein Takes Our Advice!Will we follow through on our pledge not to make fun of him for six months?

news reel Sept. 19, 2007

‘Agent Zigzag’ Sells to New Line for $1 Million?Is this Tom Hanks’ next role?

news reel Sept. 19, 2007

So What Happens Next for James Frey?James Frey’s new film agent prepares to submit his novel.

news reel Aug. 14, 2007

Hey Hollywood, Buy This Novel!Hey Hollywood directors: If you option this book, Vulture pledges not to make fun of you for a period of six (6) months.

news reel July 20, 2007

Justin Cronin’s Vampire Trilogy Sold to Hollywood for $1.75 Million?The whole story of a mid-list novelist’s big break.

news reel July 11, 2007

Ballantine Pays $3.75 Million for a Literary Novelist’s Vampire Trilogy?Last week, we hear, agent Ellen Levine at Trident Media closed a deal for a postapocalyptic vampire trilogy with editor Mark Tavani at Ballantine.

news reel June 29, 2007

‘Marley & Me’ With Race Cars? ‘Jonathan Livingston Seagull’ for Dogs? Whatever, It’s Worth $1.2 Million to HarperCollinsWe’re hearing that Garth Stein’s novel The Art of Racing in the Rain, first discussed on Mediabistro’s Galleycat, has sold at auction for $1.2 million to Laurie Chittenden at HarperCollins.

news reel June 13, 2007

‘The Next Harry Potter’ Ignites the Next Hollywood Freak-Out

news reel May 16, 2007

Author Has Sex for 100 Straight Days, Book Editors Get to Read About It

the industry May 16, 2007

Mars Investigations Closed for Good?

news reel May 15, 2007

Did Joshua Ferris’s Novel Sell to HBO?

the industry May 8, 2007

The Three Amigos Can Be Yours for $100 Million

the industry May 3, 2007

Leonardo DiCaprio to Play Private Eye for Michael Mann