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'Hamlet' goes on tour everywhere – literally, everywhereThe Globe Theatre company has a two-year plan to bring Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' to every country on earth.
'Wild' movie adaptation secures a movie studioThe film adaptation of Cheryl Strayed's memoir 'Wild' will be brought to the big screen by Fox Searchlight Pictures.
'The Office' actor Rainn Wilson will release a book in 2014Rainn Wilson's sitcom 'The Office' recently finished its run. The actor has also appeared in movies such as 'The Rocker.'
New 'Game of Thrones' characters revealedIn season four, 'Game of Thrones' will introduce a myriad of new faces. Two new cast members have been announced.
Harry Potter's Diagon Alley: visit on Google Street ViewGoogle has added images of the Diagon Alley set from the 'Harry Potter' movies to its Street View function, allowing users to virtually walk through the magical shopping center.
Can authors ever really retire?Author Alice Munro retires from writing at 82. Other seasoned authors continue their craft.
Veronica Mars seals a book dealVeronica Mars lives again – in a new book series as well as an upcoming film.
'Saving Mr. Banks' trailer explores how 'Mary Poppins' was adapted for the big screen'Saving Mr. Banks' stars Tom Hanks as Walt Disney and Emma Thompson as 'Poppins' author P.L. Travers in the story of how the children's book became a Disney film.
Why did J.K. Rowling write under a pseudonym? 'Just for the joy of it'Fellow bestselling author Stephen King and others in the literary community weigh in on J.K. Rowling's choice to release her latest book, 'The Cuckoo's Calling,' using a pen name.
Zimmerman trial juror B37 drops plans for a bookJuror B37 of the Zimmerman trial first announced that she would be writing a book about the case, but then said she changed her mind when she grasped 'the depth of pain' over the case.
J.K. Rowling wrote it? No wonder 'The Cuckoo's Calling' is so goodJ.K. Rowling used the pseudonym Robert Galbraith to publish her novel 'The Cuckoo's Calling,' which impressed critics but didn't experience notable sales.
Will Ben Affleck star in 'Gone Girl'?Sources say 'Argo' actor and director Ben Affleck is in negotiations to star as Nick, the mysterious husband, in the film version of 'Gone Girl.'
Paula Deen to star in comic bookBluewater President Darren Davis states that a 'Female Force' comic book featuring Deen will be published this October despite recent controversy over alleged racial slurs made by Deen.
'The Giver' movie adaptation, starring Jeff Bridges, casts the part of protagonist JonasThe film adaptation of the classic children's novel by Lois Lowry recently cast actor Brenton Thwaites in the part of Jonas, a role for which some fans say he's too old.
Amazon creates a new comic books imprintThe imprint, titled Jet City Comics, released its first title, a work named 'Symposium #1," on July 9.
Judge finds Apple went against anti-trust laws in e-book price-fixing caseUS District Judge Denise Cote found that Apple was part of a conspiracy to increase e-book retail prices. An Apple spokesperson maintained that 'we've done nothing wrong.'
$10,000 for a good poem, promises a mysterious benefactorAn anonymous poster on Craigslist is looking for a good poem. If a writer submits a promising piece and participates in an interview, they could be considered for a $10,000 prize.
Geeks Out website calls for boycott of 'Ender's Game' movieThe website Geeks Out is asking the public to boycott the film version of author Orson Scott Card's sci-fi novel because of Card's stance against gay marriage.
Colin Firth statue appears in London lake as 'Pride and Prejudice' tributeA statue of Colin Firth, dressed as Mr. Darcy in an homage to his 'Pride and Prejudice' role, has appeared in the Serpentine Lake in London. Colin Firth emerging from a lake in 'Pride and Prejudice' was recently voted the most memorable moment in British drama.
Barnes & Noble CEO steps down following dismal financial reportsBarnes & Noble CEO William Lynch resigned after the company reported disappointing fourth-quarter numbers. The bookstore chain also recently announced that it's seeking another company with which to produce the B&N Nook tablet devices.
