Warner Bros. has made a significant investment in a new romantic comedy, securing the rights to Robyn Sisman's upcoming novel, "Just Friends." The studio has offered Sisman a high six-figure advance, with potential earnings surpassing $1 million through various bestseller bonuses tied to the book's performance. This lucrative deal effectively ended the bidding process early on. Penguin...

Bloomsbury Publishing, renowned for its iconic works like the "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling, has formed a partnership with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to explore cinematic adaptations of its literary treasures. This collaboration aims to uncover unpublished manuscripts that could potentially be transformed into films and to negotiate the necessary agreements. Robert...

Arrested Development Leaves Netflix Great news for fans of Arrested Development in the UK! The beloved sitcom is set to debut on Disney Plus UK starting Wednesday, March 15. However, there is a catch: only the first three seasons will be accessible to viewers. It appears that Netflix retains the rights to the show's later seasons, which it produced itself, hence the...

Netflix is expanding its advertising strategies for the most affordable subscription plan, as indicated in a recent blog entry from the streaming giant. The basic plan that incorporates ads allows viewers to enjoy Netflix's acclaimed series and films at a budget-friendly price, thanks to revenue generated from advertisers. However, the blog hints that the ad experience might become...

In New York, Scholastic Books, known for publishing the "Harry Potter" series, has secured the rights from Spyglass Entertainment to create a book series inspired by "The Sixth Sense." This new venture is set to coincide with the film's video release in the spring. The first book in the series is scheduled for release in March, followed by another installment titled “The Sixth...

Netflix remains optimistic about its ad-supported subscription service, Netflix Basic with Ads, despite a lukewarm response from users. Data from research firm Antenna reveals that only 9% of new U.S. subscribers opted for this tier in the month following its launch in November 2022. However, Netflix's leadership has expressed satisfaction with the plan's growth trajectory....

Chris Columbus, known for his significant contributions to film in the early '90s, is on the verge of transitioning from his long-standing partnership with 20th Century Fox. His first-look deal with the studio is set to conclude this coming spring, and he is reportedly in negotiations to join Sony Pictures Entertainment. Columbus has not directed a film for Fox since the renewal of...

As Netflix approaches its self-imposed deadline for addressing password sharing, the company is preparing for a significant backlash from its users. The anticipated crackdown on sharing passwords with individuals living outside the subscriber's household is expected to commence by the end of June. In anticipation of the fallout, Netflix has begun notifying some internet service...

Contrary to previous reports, it appears that Arrested Development will remain on Netflix. Earlier in February, it was announced that the beloved sitcom would exit the streaming platform on March 15. At that time, users were informed that Netflix would be removing the series from its catalog in various regions. A screenshot taken from the show's Netflix page...

After several months of anticipation, Netflix has finally made its ad-supported subscription plan available on Apple TV. The service, which was first introduced in November 2022, offers a more affordable option at $6.99 / £4.99 / AU$6.99 per month. For this price, subscribers can access a majority of Netflix's library, but they will need to endure advertisements, averaging...