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Ben Affleck & Matt Damon to Take FIFA Scandal to the Big Screen

Ken Bensinger's book about FIFA scandal will become a movie. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are taking the FIFA scandal to the big screen after Warner Bros.

'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' Movie Spoilers & Updates: JK Rowling Drops Cryptic Clues With New Twitter Header

The highly-anticipated "Harry Potter" spinoff, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," is still in an embryonic stage with the entire cast still not in place. In fact, the key roles in the film are still up for grabs and fans, at the moment, could only scratch the surface story-wise.

'Extant' Season 2 Premiere Review: What You Need to Know About CBS' Sci-Fi Drama

Here is the reason why the sci-fi thriller is the next series to check out. When producers decided to develop "Extant" with "X-Men" actress Halle Berry, they already had season two in mind.

'Steve Jobs' Movie Trailer Revealed! Release Date, Cast & What to Expect in Apple Co-Founder Biopic

An extended trailer for the most talked about "Steve Jobs" biopic is finally out, giving fans a comprehensive look at lead actor Michael Fassbender starring as the revered Apple co-founder. In less than three minutes, the video that's bursting with drama, conceit and animosity showed that the tech wizard wasn't very lovable, Variety writes.

Authors Who Passed Away in June 2015: Theodore Weesner, Ben Wattenberg & James Salter

The month of June moved fast with unending news about novel debuts, sequel releases and film adaptations. Meanwhile, three remarkable authors passed away, leaving their notable works in bookshelves to be immortal legacies.

Robert Downey Jr.'s 'Pinocchio' Remake to Be Written by Six-Time Oscar Nominee Paul Thomas Anderson

Just by being the writer, Thomas Anderson just made the "Pinocchio" remake a must-see movie.

Glenda Jackson Returns to Acting After 20 Years! Appearance Set in BBC Radio 4 Emile Zola Adaptation Mash-Up

The 79-year-old former actress is back in the business. For former actress Glenda Jackson, 20 years is not too late to revive an acting that started in the late '60s.

Father of Scientology Leader Writing 'If He Dies, He Dies' Memoir [Report]

The father of Scientology leader David Miscavige is writing the story behind the words, "If he dies, he dies."

Comic-Con 2015 News & Updates: Comic Book Sales Hit First New High in 20 Years

While film adaptations of comic books are lined up, they are getting more and more popular. A week before the Comic-Con International in San Diego, a comic book sales report reveals where pop culture stands in the current generation.

Scribd Announces Cuts to Romance & Erotica Titles For This Reason

In a bid to "adjust the proportion of titles across genres" in the name of variety, growth and dashing to new lengths, the rapidly growing digital documents library and eBook subscription model, Scribd, is downscaling its romance and erotica department, Entertainment Weekly reports.

'Lucifer' Fox TV Show Trailer & Release Date: New Cast Member Revealed!

A "True Blood" star is hopping to another nether world. Kevin Alejandro is the latest celeb to join the exploits of the lord of hell outside the underworld in the FOX series adaptation "Lucifer," Deadline reports.

'Game of Thrones' Season 6 Premiere Date: Book 6 'The Winds of Winter' Already Finished?

George R.R. Martin's fans long for only one thing and one thing only: to see "Winds of Winter" in the flesh. Has the biggest dream of the throng of George R.R. Martin fans come true?

'Terminator: Genisys' Trailer & Movie Review: Time Travel, Arnold Schwarzenegger & More

The fifth installment of the Terminator sci-fi series has hit the theaters. However, the "Terminator: Genisys" is gathering negative reviews from unsatisfied fans. Here's why the new Terminator movie is a mess.

Apple Loses Appeal on E-Book Price Conspiracy Case: 'We Did Nothing Wrong Back in 2010'

Apple is guilty of conspiring with five publishers to increase e-book prices, New York appeals court rules. The big tech company is now assessing their next steps.

New 'Power Rangers' Comics Set for Introduction at San Diego Comic-Con! Get the Details Here

Comic-con attendees will get a glimpse of the new "Power Rangers" comic reboot. The "Power Rangers" comes back to life, at least, in comics.

'Truth or Die' Author James Patterson Donates $1.75M to School Libraries

The highest-earning author has decided to share his millions with school children. The planet's best-selling author, James Patterson, is donating a total of $1.

'The Walking Dead' Season 6 Episode 1 Release Date: Top 5 Spoilers to Watch For

Since the Season 5 Finale of the show, The Walking Dead fans are getting more and more excited to see some "walkers" again. Here's what to expect in the next season of the zombie-themed thriller show.

PETA Condemns Use of Wild Animals on CBS' TV Adaptation of James Patterson's 'Zoo'

CBS recently premiered "Zoo," a new TV series based on James Patterson's bestselling science fiction thriller novel of the same name. But after the new show aired its pilot episode yesterday, animal rights organization PETA already wants it axed, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Stephen King Short Story 'Drunken Fireworks' Now Out as Audiobook

The horrror writer believes that the story of Alden McCausland is best told through spoken word. Horror genius Stephen King is preparing to release his sixth short story collection titled "The Bazaar of Bad Dreams" in November this year.

Grace Jones' Book 'I’ll Never Write My Memoirs' Release Date & Cover Art Revealed

The Jamaican beauty is ready to share her life on stage, on the runway and behind camera with her new memoir out this fall.

'Magic Mike XXL' Trailer, Cast & Review: Is Sequel More Exciting Than First Movie?

"Magic Mike XXL," the long pursued follow-up to the Channing Tatum-starrer released back in 2012, is now sexy-dancing its way to the big screen.

Warner Bros. Moves Film Adaptation of Neil Gaiman's 'Sandman' & Other Vertigo Movies to New Line

Neil Gaiman's "Sandman," which will be adapted into a movie starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, has found a new home in Warner Bros' subsidiary, New Line.

The Next 'Fifty Shades of Grey’? EL James Reveals 2 New Books Up Her Sleeve

After the success of the "Fifty Shades" trilogy, the author may have more stories that will make readers swoon.

Spider-Man' Marvel Reboot 2017 Release Date: New Villains, Film Inspiration & More Details Revealed

Here's what to expect in the upcoming "Spider-Man" movie reboot. Producer Kevin Feige gives us clues on what the film will be like.

'American Masters' to Present Updated Harper Lee Documentary! 'To Kill A Mockingbird' Author's Second Novel Creates Hype Among Bookstores

Bookstores are celebrating the legendary author's second novel that follows the immortal classic, "To Kill A Mockingbird."

Waterproof Versions of Literary Classics Make a Splash in Kickstarter

The book lover's dream of reading while taking a bath is now possible. Once in a bookworm's life, he or she hoped nothing but to be able to take a shower or plunge into the pool with a book on hand to either sate their admittedly insatiable thirst for books (their content and smell) or simply prove to themselves they can soak up and dip into a good book all at once.

Ted Cruz & 'A Time for Truth': What 2016 Presidential Candidate's New Book Is All About

2016 presidential candidate, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, has an autobiography called "A Time for Truth," which hits shelves today. In the book, readers will learn more about the stories he shared during campaigns and his experiences that led up to now, with heaps of his conservative philosophy peppered on the pages.

'The Hunger Games: The Exhibition’ Set to Make San Francisco Stop: 'Mockingjay 2' & More Franchise Updates Here

New York first then San Francisco. This is where Katniss and the rest of Panem are headed. After six months in Times Square, New York, "The Hunger Games: The Exhibition" is off to a new destination in San Francisco.

From Books to TV: Top 5 Titles to Flip Through Before Small Screen Adaptations

Better read these masterpieces before TV sprinkles its DNA all over them. Great stories told on print are now becoming the subjects of full-blown TV series with big Hollywood celebs and acclaimed directors bringing the colorful characters on paper to their small screen equal.

Comic-Con 2015: Program Schedule, Panels, Guests & What to Expect in San Diego Event

With only two weeks to go, exciting events await attendees of the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con International 2015.

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