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Agents & Producers Debate Future Of Books-To-TV Adaptations — Edinburgh
Lit agent Clare Lundberg came to the defense of the U.S. studios during a debate on the books-to-TV business here in Edinburgh this morning.
Writers or preferred producers being unavailable, or debates with the work’s author are among the issues that can slow down development after an option, she said, adding: “It’s like pushing jello up a hill.” Hilary Strong, CEO of International Literary Properties, concurred, saying: “In a difficult market, having titles and authors does help to elevate a pitch. The past few years has seen an explosion of book adaptations in TV through the likes of Nine Perfect Strangers and Slow Horses, but Lundberg noted that they can only be successful if the development process is followed properly, and that commissioners are beginning to look for quicker turnaround projects.
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