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Fox Entertainment Studios and HarperCollins Publishers
Strike Two-Way First Look Deal
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Fox Entertainment Studios and HarperCollins Publishers have
entered a two-way first look deal.

The agreement is intended to create an "ongoing content
pipeline" between the two companies, according to press
release. Fox will develop series and films based on books
from the HarperCollins imprint Avon A, while the publisher
will have opportunities to adapt studio originals into print
form. The companies are also considering modes of
cross-platform collaboration such as companion books
released in tandem with screen projects. HarperCollins
Productions executives Caroline Fraser and Jennifer
Contrucci will serve as non-writing producers on the slate
of projects co-produced by the two companies.

"From YA to horror, Avon A hasabuilt an impressive library
of genre-spanning, trend-driven storiesathat are begging for
adaptation," said Fox's scripted chief Hannah Pillemer in a
statement. "Our ability to mine this rich, ever-growing
collection opens a world of storytelling possibilities witha
of-the-momentaimmediacy for viewers and readers alike. The
reciprocal nature of our partnership makes it even more
exciting by connecting audiences with great stories in new
ways and giving them fresh opportunities to enjoy characters
they love across multiple mediums."aa

"Developing new IP across both screen and page is the kind
of symbiotic relationship that's a storyteller's dream,
whether you're an author or a screenwriter," said Fraser,
head of HarperCollins Productions. "The team at Avon A and
our friends at Fox are already deep into their respective
wish lists of adaptations and plan to announce an inaugural
slate of fresh, captivating storytelling opportunities soon.
From engaging audiences with a great new movie or inspiring
people to read books, there's no question this partnership
is a great match."

"This is about building a true creative dialogue between two
companies that deeply understand what readers and viewers
want," said Tessa Woodward, vice president and editorial
director at Avon A. "By combining our focus on delivering
trend-driven, genre-spanning fiction for readers of all ages
with Fox's track record in producing unforgettable scripted
entertainment, we're creating a pipeline that delivers
compelling, commercial stories across platforms by deepening
fan engagement and creating new entry points into our authors'
work."



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