EXCLUSIVE: Laurie Collyer will next direct an adaptation of Erica Jong’s iconic Fear of Flying. This was the erotic publishing phenomenon to 50 Shades of Grey, selling over 27 million copies worldwide to become one of the top 50 bestselling novels in the publishing history. Show More Summary
Gotta call bullshit on the spate of reports that say Joe Wright either has the directing job or is close to getting it on 50 Shades Of Grey, the Focus/Universal adaptation of the E.L. James sexy novel trilogy. The script by Kelly Marcel...Show More Summary
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
The fast pace of digital age reporting means a lot of half truths and half-baked conversations being reported as fact. First, I’ve gotta call bullshit on these recent reports (sorry, PMC-owned sister publication Hollywood Life) that Alex Pettyfer has been set to play Christian Grey in the eagerly awaited Universal Pictures adaptation of E. Show More Summary
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
Back when Universal Studios sued the makers of a "porn parody" of the insanely popular book 50 Shades of Grey, we were among those who pointed out that the book itself was really originally a fan fiction work based on the Twilight books/movie series, and that it seemed a bit hypocritical to not allow other derivative works. 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
Dana Brunetti, who made "The Social Network" and "House of Cards," joins a growing chorus questioning New York Times reporter John Broder's review of the electric car, saying "clearly looking to have [it] break down to make it scandalous." 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
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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
The bestselling 50 Shades of Grey trilogy is set to rake in even more cash: The books will be released in hardcover in time for Valentine's Day. With their availability in that format, the trilogy will have completed a traditional publishing cycle almost entirely in reverse.
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