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Hulu Developing Scott Turow Novel 'Suspect' for TV

Hulu is adapting Scott Turow’s novel 'Suspect' into a television series, Variety reports. The project is being developed by writer and executive producer Marissa Jo Cerar, with Bruce Miller also set to executive produce. Priscilla Porianda of White Oak Pictures will join as an executive producer. The series will be directed and executive produced by Matt Shakman. MGM is also involved as an executive producer, signaling a collaborative effort across multiple production entities. The adaptation marks another literary-to-screen project for Hulu, continuing its trend of investing in high-profile book-based content.

Variety

People Inc Acquires MGM Resorts Shares

Barry Diller's People Inc is proposing to buy all shares of MGM Resorts it does not already own. The media company, which owns People, Travel & Leisure, and Food & Wine, is making an $18 billion play for the casino giant. The move signals a major expansion into the hospitality and entertainment sectors for the media firm. The acquisition could reshape the landscape for both industries. Key details of the deal remain undisclosed in the excerpt.

The Hollywood Reporter — Movies

Filmmaker Drops AI-Generated Series Plans

Jorge Gutierrez has abandoned plans for an AI-generated animated series funded by Amazon MGM Studios after facing backlash. The project was part of Amazon's initiative to fund AI entertainment projects. Gutierrez apologized to those he upset following the announcement of his involvement earlier this week.

Variety

Director Scraps AI-Generated Series

Jorge R. Gutierrez will not be making an AI-generated 'Punky Duck' series at Amazon MGM. The director announced this decision after facing backlash.

IndieWire