Elmore Leonard News

John Wells' AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, the film adaptation of Tracy Lett's Tony Award-winning play, will make its world premiere at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival, TIFF organizers announced this morning.

Anne Perry is a New York Times bestselling writer who is noted for her memorable characters, historical accuracy and exploration of social and ethical issues. Her Thomas Pitt character features in one of the longest sustained series by a living writer with 29 titles to date. In total she has published more than 75 novels, translated into 14 languages. She continues to write three books a year, to enormous critical acclaim.

Recognizing the essential role that writers have played in creating and elevating the medium of television since its inception, the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) tonight announced the list of the 101 Best Written TV Series

Author K.E. Clark debuts with a mind-blowing novel that underscores the power of the most basic human instincts. A modern tale in the tradition of the noir fiction classics of James M. Cain and Elmore Leonard, Deadly Instinct tells the story of two couples who are brought together by a fundamental human instinct – the desire for children – but instead find themselves embroiled in a dangerous scheme fueled by greed and avarice.

Continuing to build on the network's strength of signature original series, USA announced today a powerful new drama slate of upcoming development from high-profile auspices and homegrown series producers.

Ashok Amritraj's Hyde Park International (HPI) announced today that the company has picked-up international rights to directors Will Finn and Daniel St. Pierre's 3D animated family adventure film LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY'S RETURN starring Lea Michele, Martin Short, Dan Aykroyd, Jim Belushi and Kelsey Grammer.

Ashok Amritraj's Hyde Park International (HPI) announced today that the company has picked-up international rights to directors Will Finn and Daniel St. Pierre's 3D animated family adventure film LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY'S RETURN starring Lea Michele, Martin Short, Dan Aykroyd, Jim Belushi and Kelsey Grammer. The film is from a script by Adam Balsam and Randi Barnes, based on the series of books by Roger Stanton Baum. Bonne Radford is producing alongside Ryan Carroll and Roland Carroll of Summertime Entertainment.

Baton Rouge native Kerry Dunn continues the promotional tour for his neo-noir thriller JOE PEACE with a visit to Barnes & Noble in the Gulfport Shopping Center today, May 4, from 2:00PM until 4:00PM. He will read from his novel and answer questions about writing, publishing and the literary life.

Baton Rouge native Kerry Dunn continues the promotional tour for his neo-noir thriller JOE PEACE with a visit to Barnes & Noble in the Gulfport Shopping Center on Saturday, May 4, from 2:00PM until 4:00PM. He will read from his novel and answer questions about writing, publishing and the literary life.

Just like his cop turned drug lord anti-hero Joe Peace, Kerry Dunn is a wanted man. The Louisiana Book Festival has invited him to be a featured author this year, and he was also invited to appear and introduce his novel at the Louisiana Library Association's 2013 Annual Conference at the Hilton Capitol Center in March.

FX Networks announced a slew of pickups this morning, with Justified getting a fifth season pickup on FX, while It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The League and Legit will all return and move to FXX, announced John Landgraf, President & General Manager, FX Networks.

Hyde Park-Image Nation and Troika Pictures have announced that actor-singer Nick Jonas will star as the male lead opposite Isabel Lucas in the edgy thriller “Careful What You Wish For.”

Raylan Givens is back and better than ever! Below, check out a promo for JUSTIFIED Season 4 premiering tonight, January 8th on FX!

According to TVLine, Pretty Little Liars and One Tree Hill star Amanda Schull has been cast in an as-of-yet untitled USA Network pilot drama from the creators of Numb3rs, Nicolas Falacci an Cheryl Heuton.

We'll all have a few days off during the Holiday season, and the Paley Center in New York has some great activities for both locals looking for something to do in the city and the many tourists who will soon be visiting NYC. A great Rolling Stones exhibit with photos never seen in the US before, a mash-up of the many different versions of A Christmas Carol, and Michael Feinstein discussion about the Gershwin songbook.

Raylan Givens is back and better than ever! Below, check out another new promo for JUSTIFIED Season 4 premiering Tuesday January 8th on FX!

Raylan Givens is back and better than ever! Below, check out a promo for JUSTIFIED Season 4 premiering Tuesday January 8th on FX!

The fourth season of FX's hit original series, JUSTIFIED, is set to air premiere on Jan. 8 - the network has just released the first footage. Check it out below!

FX, basic cable's leader for year-round scripted programming, has announced its early 2013 release dates.

What to get for your favorite TV fan this holiday season? Just in time for the holidays, The Paley Center for Media has released full-length videos for twenty-one of its exclusive, celebrity-filled live events.