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đ Is the spec script market suddenly hot again?
Hollywood studios are finally opening their wallets for original scripts again, and writers who've been collecting âpassesâ and subsisting on ramen might want to sit down for this one: 8 spec deals have closed in August 2025 alone. Thatâs the highest monthly total since March 2017. To put this in perspective: The specâŚ
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Last Looks: Annette Bening to lead âYellowstoneâ spinoff, Universal developing a âKnight Riderâ film
The Dailies reports on the latest in development, greenlights, renewals, and cancellations. Yellowstone (Paramount) Film Development đď¸ Universal is developing a âKnight Riderâ movie with the creators of âCobra Kaiâ writing and producing. (more) Sony and Netflix are in talks to develop a sequel to animated hit âKPop DemonâŚ
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Last Looks: The Duffer Brothers' Paramount deal, Mandy Moore joins Dan Fogelman's NFL drama
The Dailies reports on the latest in development, greenlights, renewals, and cancellations. Mandy Moore in This is Us (NBC) Film Development đď¸ Zack Snyder is finally getting to direct his passion project war drama âThe Last Photograph,â with filming set to begin later this month. (more) Jeremiah Zagar has signed on toâŚ
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Last Looks: Angelina Jolie joins 'The Initiative,' 'Shrek 5' moved to summer 2027
The Dailies reports on the latest in development, greenlights, renewals, and cancellations. Shrek 5 (DreamWorks) Film Development đď¸ Angelina Jolie will star in spy thriller âThe Initiative,â reuniting with âMr. and Mrs. Smithâ director Doug Liman for Universal. (more) Noah Centineo will star in Millenniumâs âJohnâŚ
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Last Looks: 'The Holiday' limited series at Apple TV+, Mark Ruffalo joins 'Spider-Man 4'
The Dailies reports on the latest in development, greenlights, renewals, and cancellations. Mark Ruffalo in She-Hulk (Disney) Film Development đď¸ âBad Applesâ starring Saoirse Ronan will open the New Directors section at this yearâs San SebastiĂĄn Film Festival. (more) TimothĂŠe Chalamet and director James Mangold areâŚ
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Last Looks: Celine Song to write âMy Best Friendâs Weddingâ sequel, âThe Gilded Ageâ Renewed for S4
The Dailies reports on the latest in development, greenlights, renewals, and cancellations. The Gilded Age (HBO) Film Development đď¸ Dean Fleischer camp is pitching a new supernatural romance, after his âLilo & Stitchâ remake crossed $1B. (more) Celine Song will write a âMy Best Friendâs Weddingâ sequel, now in earlyâŚ
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Last Looks: Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson reunite for 'Happy Hours,' TIFF 2025 Lineup Announced
The Dailies reports on the latest in development, greenlights, renewals, and cancellations. Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson (photo by Mark Seliger) Film Development đď¸ Katie Holmes will write, direct, and star in âHappy Hours,â a film trilogy reuniting her with âDawsonâs Creekâ co-star Joshua Jackson. (more) AnaâŚ
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Last Looks: Practical Magic 2 Begins Filming, Anne Hathaway's Verity Release, and More!
The Dailies reports on the latest in development, greenlights, renewals, and cancellations. Practical Magic (Warner Bros.) Film Development đď¸ Andrew Garfield will star in Luca Guadagninoâs AI-themed comedy-drama âArtificialâ at Amazon MGM, joined by Cooper Koch and Yura Borisov. (more) âAlpha Gangâ adds Chris Pine,âŚ
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Last Looks: Jon M. Chu to Direct Hot Wheels Movie, Slow Horses Renewed for Season 7, and More!
The Dailies reports on the latest in development, greenlights, renewals, and cancellations. Slow Horses (Apple TV+) Film Development đď¸ âThe Odysseyâ recasts Cosmo Jarvis with Logan Marshall-Green due to scheduling conflicts ahead of Christopher Nolanâs shoot. (more) Chris Pratt will return to voice the lasagna-loving catâŚ