film industry

Filmmaker and producer Shawn Levy has signed an overall deal with Disney's 20th Television, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The agreement will see Levy's production company develop television projects for the studio. Levy is known for directing and producing major film and TV hits, and the deal strengthens Disney's roster of high-profile creative talent for its television slate.

Amazon is developing 'Shadow Work', a project based on a short story by writer Adrienne Miller. The announcement signals Amazon's continued push into literary adaptations for its film and television slate. Details on cast, writers and a release timeline have not yet been announced.

Carter Swan, a producer on the Resident Evil franchise, is developing a film adaptation of 'The Crying Boy', a comic book published by Keenspot. Details on casting, a director, or a studio release date have not been announced yet, and the project remains in early development. The news has drawn attention from fans of both the comic and Swan's previous work in video game adaptations.

New entertainment company Peanuts Entertainment has launched, announcing a feature project centered on the Mirabel Sisters as its debut offering. The launch was reported by Variety, positioning the venture as one to watch in the international film and entertainment space, though further details on the project's cast, budget or release timeline have not yet been disclosed.