The “Bridgerton” literary universe is expanding. Original series writer Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes, the executive producer of the romance series’ Netflix adaptation, are set to cowrite a new prequel novel set in the world of “Bridgerton.”
Currently untitled, the new book series is based on the universe of the TV series, and is an adaptation of the upcoming Netflix “Bridgerton” spinoff about a young Queen Charlotte. The book will tell the story of how Charlotte met and married King George, with a focus on how their love lead to a social shift that created the racially inclusive world seen in the television series.
“Queen Charlotte has been such a moving character to write and now having the opportunity to work with Julia to adapt this story into a book is such an exciting opportunity,” Rhimes said in a statement. “I can’t wait for fans of this universe to...
Currently untitled, the new book series is based on the universe of the TV series, and is an adaptation of the upcoming Netflix “Bridgerton” spinoff about a young Queen Charlotte. The book will tell the story of how Charlotte met and married King George, with a focus on how their love lead to a social shift that created the racially inclusive world seen in the television series.
“Queen Charlotte has been such a moving character to write and now having the opportunity to work with Julia to adapt this story into a book is such an exciting opportunity,” Rhimes said in a statement. “I can’t wait for fans of this universe to...
- 7/7/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: My Entertainment’s recently launched One Foot Forward division, formed to develop and produce premium, non-scripted content targeting the leading streaming services, has unveiled an impressive list of initial content deals and IP. Partners include Michael Sugar’s Sugar23, Mark Wahlberg’s Unrealistic Ideas, Laurent Bouzereau, original Saturday Night Live writer Alan Zweibel, Jeremiah Crowell, Paul Pawlowski Emmy and Peabody Award-winner Dave Check, and Scout Productions. The division is overseen...
- 4/27/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Former CBS Entertainment President Glenn Geller has been named President of the production company launched several months ago by Homeland co-creators/executive producers Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa as part of a big four-year overall deal at Sony Pictures Television.
Geller will shepherd development for the company and will executive produce new series projects with Gordon and Gansa.
Geller has known Gordon since the late 90s when Geller was Manager of Drama programming at 20th Century TV where Gordon was based as a writer-producer for a quarter century before moving to Sony with Gansa in May. Over the years, Geller also had crossed paths with Gansa.
Since exiting his post as President of CBS Entertainment in May 2017, Geller had been a producer with a deal at CBS TV Studios, selling a number of projects. He had previously served as a top current programming executive at both CBS and CBS TV Studios.
Geller will shepherd development for the company and will executive produce new series projects with Gordon and Gansa.
Geller has known Gordon since the late 90s when Geller was Manager of Drama programming at 20th Century TV where Gordon was based as a writer-producer for a quarter century before moving to Sony with Gansa in May. Over the years, Geller also had crossed paths with Gansa.
Since exiting his post as President of CBS Entertainment in May 2017, Geller had been a producer with a deal at CBS TV Studios, selling a number of projects. He had previously served as a top current programming executive at both CBS and CBS TV Studios.
- 11/1/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Philippe Lioret’s “Welcome” received the $100,000 grand prize for best dramatic feature at the Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis on Saturday.
Gabriel Noble’s “P-Star Rising” took the best documentary feature prize, while Dean Yamada’s “Bicycle” (Jitensha) earned the Vison Award for best short film.
Ed Catmull, president of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, was honored with the Pioneering Spirit Award.
Crystal Heart Awards were presented to Hilla Medalia’s "After the Storm”; "Bicycle" (Jitensha); Dag Hoel and Havard Bustnes’ "Big John"; Rene Bo Hanson's "The Eagle Hunter’s Son”; Gloria La Morte and Paola Mendoza's "Entre Nos"; Irene Taylor Brodsky's "The Final Inch”; Zvi Spielmann's "For My Father"; Melody George's "Marbles With Thoreau"; "P-Star Rising"; Debra Zimmerman's "Rough Aunties"; Greg Barker's "Sergio"; Omri Givon's "Seven Minutes in Heaven"; Christian Sonderby Jepsen's "Side by Side"; Jeremiah Crowell's "Small Collection"; and "Welcome.
Gabriel Noble’s “P-Star Rising” took the best documentary feature prize, while Dean Yamada’s “Bicycle” (Jitensha) earned the Vison Award for best short film.
Ed Catmull, president of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, was honored with the Pioneering Spirit Award.
Crystal Heart Awards were presented to Hilla Medalia’s "After the Storm”; "Bicycle" (Jitensha); Dag Hoel and Havard Bustnes’ "Big John"; Rene Bo Hanson's "The Eagle Hunter’s Son”; Gloria La Morte and Paola Mendoza's "Entre Nos"; Irene Taylor Brodsky's "The Final Inch”; Zvi Spielmann's "For My Father"; Melody George's "Marbles With Thoreau"; "P-Star Rising"; Debra Zimmerman's "Rough Aunties"; Greg Barker's "Sergio"; Omri Givon's "Seven Minutes in Heaven"; Christian Sonderby Jepsen's "Side by Side"; Jeremiah Crowell's "Small Collection"; and "Welcome.
- 10/18/2009
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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