Universal has acquired the rights to “The News of the World” from director Paul Greengrass that has Tom Hanks attached to star, shifting the project from Fox 2000, an individual with knowledge told TheWrap. The move is the first such deal since Disney finalized their acquisition of Fox and announced that Fox 2000 would be closing. Greengrass’s film reunites the director with his “Captain Phillips” star. The project is based on a novel by Paulette Jiles, which was nominated for the Nati...
Paul Greengrass-Tom Hanks Film 'News of the World' Moves to Universal From Fox 2000
The Wrap - 9 Apr 2019 21:05
Universal has acquired the rights to “The News of the World” from director Paul Greengrass that has Tom Hanks attached to star, shifting the project from Fox 2000, an individual with knowledge told TheWrap. The move is the first such deal since Disney finalized their acquisition of Fox and announced that Fox 2000 would be closing. Greengrass’s film reunites the director with his “Captain Phillips” star. The project is based on a novel by Paulette Jiles, which was nominated for the Nati...
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