CNN Starting point calls it “The Fifty Shades of Grey of political novels,” which is definitely a stretch as it lacks any graphic sex scenes whatsoever unless you count sizing up the candidate’s package as graphic. Still, Domestic Affairs,...Show More Summary
Spending on printed and digital books rose 4 percent to more than $5.1 billion, with "Fifty Shades of Grey" and "Hunger Games" among the bestsellers. read more
Two-time Oscar nominee Gus Van Sant has shot a steamy sex scene featuring Alex Pettyfer as Christian Grey in a bid to direct "Fifty Shades of Grey," the film version of the erotic bestseller, individuals familiar with the project have told TheWrap. Show More Summary
The Pirate Bay appeal to the EU Court of Human Rights fails, 50 Shades of Grey porn parody lawsuit settled and Kim Dotcom speaks to SXSW.
The hot legal battle between Universal and a porn producer over a hardcore adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey has been settled in the studio’s favor. Universal, book rights holder Fifty Shades Ltd and Smash Pictures “have reached an...Show More Summary
Vintage Books is releasing a new writer’s guide from E L James‘ in which she reveals the inspiration behind her provocative erotica series as well as tips for aspiring writers. In The Fifty Shades of Grey: Inner Goddess (A Journal),Show More Summary
The paperback of “Fifty Shades of Grey” is exactly like the digital version except for this: If you hate the paperback, you can give it away or resell it. If you hate the e-book, you’re stuck with it. The retailer’s button might say “buy now,” but you are in effect only renting an e-book — or an iTunes song — and your rights are severely limited. Show More Summary
Defending against an attempt by Universal Studios to stop release of 'Fifty Shades of Grey: A XXX Adaptation,' Smash Pictures says the famous erotic books were originally published on fan fiction websites. read more
Fifty Shades of Grey has made it open season for online erotic fan fiction. After Tara Sue Me (with a name like that, you’ve got to be a feisty writer), began posting what she calls The Submissive Trilogy and got more than 8.5 million...Show More Summary
My colleague Dominic Patten yesterday revealed how Universal sent lawyers to invoke coitus interruptus by halting production of Fifty Shades Of Grey: A XXX Adaptation. Aside from blatant copyright infringement, I think those porn producers...Show More Summary
Universal wants the hardcore adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey shut down and stopped right now as it takes on the producers in court. Following up on their initial trademark infringement lawsuit of late November, Universal City Studios...Show More Summary
Doubleday will release E L James Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy in hardcover editions on January 29. The first combined print run will be 200,000 copies.
Ever since Vintage published the formerly self-published series last spring, theShow More Summary
We may not know who will play the leading lady and man in the adaptation of E.L. James' steamy "mommy porn" book, "Fifty Shades of Grey"; however, it looks like the much-anticipated film may receive an NC-17 rating. Screenwriter Kelly...Show More Summary
From 1 Direction to Fifty Shades of Grey; the Guardian rounds up the online encyclopedia's top ten most viewed pages for 2012. The post Wikipedia’s Most Popular Articles Of The Year appeared first on PSFK.
E.L. James became the first author to be named Publishers Weekly‘s Person of the Year.
Many members of the publishing community, such as Washinton Post fiction editor Ron Charles, have shared their opinions about this announcement. Celebrities...Show More Summary
Washington Post fiction editor Ron Charles poked fun at Publishers Weekly‘s decision to name E.L. James as their “Publishing Person of the Year” for her bestselling Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy. Above, we’ve embedded Charles’ full short...Show More Summary
“I’m completely shocked that there’s Fifty Shades of Grey-inspired porn,” said no one ever. Let’s get to the bottom of this copyright suit.
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Universal says Smash Pictures’ porn movie Fifty Shades of Grey: a XXX Adaptation is a “blatant trademark infringement” on its rights to E.L. James’ best selling Fifty Shades of Grey books and it wants the hardcore film neutuered. “The first XXX adaptation is not a parody, and it does not comment on, criticize, or ridicule the originals. Show More Summary
After snapping up film rights for $5 million, Universal is upset over a porn movie it says is a "rip-off, plain and simple." read more
The Hollywood Reporter has ranked "Hollywood's 25 Most Powerful Authors" — from the $687 million worldwide take of Suzanne Collins ’ (No. 5) "Hunger Games" to the bidding frenzy over EL James’ (No. 4) " Fifty Shades of Grey." Meanwhile,...Show More Summary