FOX Entertainment Studios Sets HarperCollins Dev Deal

FOX Entertainment Studios (FES) and HarperCollins Productions have entered a two-way, first-look development deal between the studio and the Avon A publishing imprint.

The intent is to develop an ongoing content pipeline between books and screen. FES will develop series, films and made-for-platform movies inspired by Avon A titles. Avon A can publish adaptations based on FES originals.

“From YA to horror, Avon A has built an impressive library of genre-spanning, trend-driven stories that are begging for adaptation,” said Hannah Pillemer, head of scripted for FES. “Our ability to mine this rich, ever-growing collection opens a world of storytelling possibilities with of-the-moment immediacy for viewers and readers alike. The reciprocal nature of our partnership makes it even more exciting by connecting audiences with great stories in new ways and giving them fresh opportunities to enjoy characters they love across multiple mediums.”

“Developing new IP across both screen and page is the kind of symbiotic relationship that’s a storyteller’s dream, whether you’re an author or a screenwriter,” said Caroline Fraser, head 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 an inaugural slate of fresh, captivating storytelling opportunities soon. From engaging audiences with a great new movie or inspiring people to read books, there’s no question this partnership is a great match.”

“This is about building a true creative dialogue between two companies that deeply understand what readers and viewers want,” added Tessa Woodward, VP and editorial director at Avon A. “By combining our focus on delivering trend-driven, genre-spanning fiction for readers of all ages with FOX’s track record in producing unforgettable scripted entertainment, we’re creating a pipeline that delivers compelling, commercial stories across platforms by deepening fan engagement and creating new entry points into our authors’ work.”

HarperCollins Productions’ Fraser and Jennifer Contrucci will serve as non-writing producers on FES productions based on Avon A titles.