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Electronic Arts is eager to capitalize on studios seeking their own THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS-type franchises, with the videogame publisher tapping John Gatins (DreamWorks’ REAL STEEL and Robert Zemeckis’ upcoming FLIGHT) to develop a pitch for NEED FOR SPEED. United Talent Agency has assembled the package, which is now going out to Hollywood studios, with Warner Bros., Sony and Paramount said to be interested in snatching up the film rights to the racing property. Bids are expected to fall within the low-seven figure range.
TNS: "The Joker's second outing can't be saved by musical charm, with Joker: Folie à Deux resulting in a boring bow to mediocrity."
Discover the best ways to watch Star Wars! From chronological to Machete order, we explain how to enjoy the full Star Wars saga, including TV shows and spin-offs.
J.C. Lee's Bad Genius looks like a teen comedy on the surface – and it has its comedic moments – but it's a powerful analysis of the school system and how money buys power and privilege.
