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Before ’50 Shades’ There Was Erica Jong’s ‘Fear Of Flying;’ That’s Getting A Movie After 40 Years In Print

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

Are Journos Overheated On Naming Joe Wright The Director Of ’50 Shades Of Grey?’

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

Steamy Novel Mentions D.C. Journos

2 weeks agoIndustries / Media : FishbowlDC

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

U.K. Publishers Hit Book Sales Record for 2012 Amid Digital Growth

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

Alex Pettyfer In ’50 Shades Of Grey? Tom Hiddleston In ‘The Crow?’ Dont Dress For Either

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

Gus Van Sant Shot A Sex Scene Starring Alex Pettyfer In Bid To Direct 'Fifty Shades Of Grey'

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

3 Count: Fifty Settlements

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.

Settlement Reached In Universal’s ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ Porn Adaptation Suit

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

E.L. James’ Journal Coming From Vintage Books in May

2 months agoMedia / Publishing : GalleyCat

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

Imagining a Swap Meet for E-Books and Music

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

Producers Of '50 Shades' Porn Parody Argue That The Work Is In The Public Domain... But It's Not

3 months agoIndustries / Law : Techdirt

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

'Fifty Shades' Porn Parody Countersuit Claims Books Are In Public Domain (Exclusive)

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

'50 Shades of Grey' Producer Slams NYT Tesla Review: 'Hit Piece'

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

NAL Hopes For ‘Fifty Shades’ Audience; Acquires Steamy Fan Fiction Trilogy ‘The Submissive’

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

Why The Pornmeisters Behind XXX ’50 Shades Of Grey’ Should Really Be Ashamed

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’s ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ Legal Battle With Porn Producer Heats Up

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

Fifty Shades of Grey Trilogy Coming in Hardcover Editions

4 months agoMedia / Publishing : GalleyCat

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

With release in hardcover, 50 Shades completely flips traditional publishing cycle

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.

Why Universal Will Probably Never Make The 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' Film NC-17

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

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