Fox Entertainment Studios and HarperCollins sign first two-way deal

Hunger for a YA novel on Nightmares in the kitchen? Fox and HarperCollins can have you covered.

On Wednesday, Fox Entertainment Studios (FES) and HarperCollins Productions revealed a very unique first development deal. This is a reciprocal deal, meaning the Fox studio will have the first chance to adapt material from HarperCollins – its Avon A brand, to be precise – and will give Avon A the first opportunity to publish literary adaptations of FES shows and films.

Or, to be more eloquent: “Together, the companies will create a powerful, continuous content pipeline that flows seamlessly between book and screen,” reads the press release. “The result is a dynamic creative exchange designed to energize storytelling and extend intellectual property across all mediums in bold ways.” »

So eloquent — it’s almost as if a HarperCollins author wrote it. (No shade to our friends Fox PR.)

“From YA to horror, Avon A has built an impressive library of genre and trend-driven stories that beg to be adapted. Our ability to tap into this rich and ever-expanding collection opens up a world of storytelling possibilities with of the moment “Immediacy for viewers and readers,” said Hannah Pillemer, head of scripts for Fox Entertainment Studios. “The reciprocal nature of our partnership makes it even more exciting by connecting audiences with beautiful stories in new ways and giving them new opportunities to enjoy the characters they love across multiple mediums.”

“Developing new intellectual property on screen and page is the kind of symbiotic relationship that is every storyteller’s dream, whether you’re an author or screenwriter,” said Caroline Fraser, Director 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 a first round of new and exciting storytelling opportunities soon. Whether it’s engaging audiences with a great new film or inspiring people to read books, there’s no doubt that this partnership is a great match.”

“It’s about building a true creative dialogue between two companies that deeply understand what readers and viewers want,” added Tessa Woodward, vice president and editorial director at Avon A. “Combining our goal of delivering trending, genre-spanning fiction for readers of all ages with Fox’s experience producing scripted entertainment unforgettable, we create a pipeline that delivers compelling business stories across all platforms by deepening fan engagement and creating new entries. points in the work of our authors.

The companies plan to co-produce a series of projects with HarperCollins Productions executives, led by Caroline Fraser and Jennifer Contrucci, who will serve as non-writing producers “to ensure creative continuity from page to screen,” the announcement continues.

Fox Entertainment Studios is home to in-house scripted and unscripted studio divisions, animation studio Bento Box Entertainment, TMZ, independent film label Tideline Entertainment, and Gordon Ramsay’s (and Fox’s – it’s a partnership) Studio Ramsay Global.