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2020 is finally over. But what do the studios, producers and streaming services have in store for 2021?
Here is a medley of what is coming in sci-fi and futuristic books: 6 books under option for TV series. LA DICTATRICE by Diane Ducret A dramatic portrait of a West that is collapsing into chaos, and which has found … Continue reading
Newsletter # 15 – Chick lit
Chick lit . Helen Fielding’s book “Bridget Jones’ Diary”, published in 1996, was a milestone in the annals of the history of the Chick-lit genre, also known as Gossip-lit. Chick-lit is attached to female heroines. They are generally young, beautiful, … Continue reading
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Newsletter # 13 – HIGH-CONCEPT
The need for new stories and the desire for originality encourage us to propose more daring books. This week’s selection was made in this spirit: to surprise you with “high concept” stories characterised by an over-arching “what if?” scenario that acts as a catalyst for the events to follow. Continue reading
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Newsletter # 12 – CLASSIC
Does adapting a classic author mean shooting yourself in the foot? We may ask what motivates so many filmmakers to adapt famous novels and classic authors, given the common risk of disappointing readers and cinephiles. At Best-seller to Box-office, we believe that … Continue reading
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