‘The Institute’: Stephen King’s Latest Receiving TV Adaption!!

In a competitive situation, the television division of Spyglass has optioned Stephen King’s latest novel The Institute. The creative team boasts Emmy Award-winners David E. Kelley (Big Little Lies) to adapt and executive produce the limited series with Jack Bender (Lost) serving as director and executive producer. King’s new book, available today, focuses on a group of super-powered kids who are stolen away in the … Continue reading ‘The Institute’: Stephen King’s Latest Receiving TV Adaption!!

Writer Brian K. Vaughan Signs Up With Legendary Entertainment!!!

Bestselling and award-winning comic book creator, television and film writer Brian K. Vaughan has signed a three-year overall deal with Legendary Entertainment. This is the first such deal for Vaughan and one of the first major deals Legendary has made since the overhaul of the TV division and arrival of Nick Pepper as president. Under the pact, Legendary will adapt several of Vaughan’s creator-owned comics, … Continue reading Writer Brian K. Vaughan Signs Up With Legendary Entertainment!!!

‘BrainDead,’ ‘American Gothic’ Canceled at CBS!!

CBS is abandoning ship on two of its three summer scripted originals. The network has canceled dramas BrainDead and American Gothic after one season each, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Of the network’s three summer 2016 dramas, only the previously renewed Zoo will return. BrainDead marked the first post-The Good Wife series for showrunners Robert and Michelle King. The Washington, D.C.-set political horror satire was averaging a dismal 0.4 among adults 18-49 — with seven days … Continue reading ‘BrainDead,’ ‘American Gothic’ Canceled at CBS!!