Blumhouse’s Sci-Fi Feature “Upgrade” to Become a TV Series
Briana Hill represented Blumhouse in the deal to adapt sci-fi thriller feature “Upgrade” as a TV series. Leigh Whannell, who wrote and directed the movie, is set to direct the series.
COVID-19 Relief
While certain states have started to ease lockdowns and shelter-in-place limitations, the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects have taken a toll on many lives, communities, and small businesses. One of the many challenges this unprecedented situation has spawned is how small business will weather the economic downturn it has caused. This situation has been particularly dire for
“The Good Lord Bird” Trailer Just Released
CDAS represented producer Blumhouse in its deal to acquire rights to the James McBride book, the deal with Ethan Hawke (who stars as abolitionist John Brown), and the deal with Showtime where the miniseries will premiere on August 9. Watch the trailer here.
Susan Bodine Addressed the Association of Brazilian Television Producers
Sue discussed “Doing Business in the U.S.” in a webinar produced by the ABTP on April 29, 2020.
Congratulations to CDAS Client Colson Whitehead on Winning a Second Pulitzer Prize
Just announced, Colson Whitehead received the Pulitzer Prize for The Nickel Boys. He was previously awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 2017 for his best-seller The Underground Railroad, making him one of only four authors to win the Pulitzer twice for fiction.
MiMO Studio to Adapt “The Pout-Pout Fish” as Animated TV Movies
On behalf of publisher Macmillan, Simon Pulman and Marc Hershberg negotiated the deal for MiMO Studio to adapt award-winning pre-school book series The Pout-Pout Fish, written by Deborah Diesen and illustrated by Dan Hanna, for multiple animated TV movies. A New York Times best seller when released in 2008, The Pout-Pout Fish received the Bank
Content in Quarantine: Copyright Best Practices During a Pandemic
At a time when we are stuck at home, working or “working” (or, sadly for many, not working) the tenet that content is king has never been more relevant. From Disney+ releasing “Frozen II” and “Onward” early to help placate restless youngsters, to DreamWorks releasing “Trolls World Tour” for “theatrical” in-house rental, to Instagram sensation
Three Tips for Broadway Producers Recording their Shows for Streaming Platforms
Broadway producers interested in recording musicals for streaming platforms should pay attention to a new lawsuit. The complaint was filed by Chapman Roberts, a Broadway music arranger, and alleges that a team of Broadway producers entered into an agreement with the plaintiff in 1994 to make original vocal arrangements of some famous songs from Jerry
YouTube Launches Stick Figure’s “Stay Home With: Yungblud”
“Stay Home With: Yungblud,” a weekly series featuring the U.K. recording artist and his band as they create music while in quarantine, premiered this week as part of YouTube’s “Stay Home #With Me” campaign. Amy Stein represented producer Stick Figure Entertainment in the license agreement with YouTube and agreements with Yungblud and his label, Interscope.
“A Secret Love,” from CDAS client Blumhouse, Rated 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
Blumhouse’s bittersweet documentary “A Secret Love” premiered today on Netflix to rave reviews. Simon Pulman represented Blumhouse in its deal with the filmmakers, Briana Hill was involved in the film’s financing, and Calvin Mohammadi and Simon represented Blumhouse in its deal with Netflix. Watch the trailer here.