EXCLUSIVE: Paramount Pictures acquired at auction Here Be Monsters, a sea-set survival thriller that has franchise ambitions. It will be the next film directed by Joachim Rønning, whose new film Tron: Ares Disney releases theatrically October 10. Acquired in a competitive auction, Here Be Monst…

EXCLUSIVE: Ridley Scott has tapped Justin Alvarado Brown to become co-CEO at Scott Free, effective immediately. He had most recently been president and COO of the company. Based in Los Angeles, Brown will serve in the new role alongside co-CEO Luke Scott, who is based in London. "I'm excited and…

EXCLUSIVE: CAA has signed director Ridley Scott and Scott Free Productions, the film and television production vehicle he formed with his late brother Tony Scott. A team of reps signed Scott, the four-time Academy Award-nominated director and producer who next will begin production on The Dog Sta…

EXCLUSIVE: Apple TV+ has landed the rights to High Wire, the thriller novel from international bestselling author Candice Fox, for development as a TV series, sources tell Deadline. Ridley Scott’s Scott Free is set to produce under their first-look deal with Apple TV+. We hear the project is in…

EXCLUSIVE: Scott Free and Mechanical Cake have partnered together for the launch of three original graphic novel series: Modville, Hyde, and Nick. Sources say Ridley Scott will be heavily involved, lending his meticulous eye and unmatched world-building skills to the projects. "Mechanical Cake…

EXCLUSIVE: Ridley Scott's production company has a new UK television chief. Sharon Hughff, who was previously Creative Director, Scripted Television at eOne in the UK, has been named Head of Television at Scott Free UK. Reporting to Scott Free's CCO David W Zucker, and President of…

EXCLUSIVE: Giannina Scott has optioned the rights to journalist Mat Youkee’s book proposal Children Of The Jungle: The True Story Behind the Survival of Four Children in the Amazon. Giannina brought the project to Scott Free, who is producing, under her Cara Films banner, alongside Ridley Scott and…

White Lotus and One Day breakout Leo Woodall is leading an Apple TV+ thriller opposite Black Adam star Quintessa Swindell about a young maths graduate who discovers the secret to prime numbers, with Ridley Scott amongst the exec producers. Woodall will play Edward Brook in Prime Target and New…

EXCLUSIVE: In what might be the last big one in a flurry of pre-holiday material auctions, 20th Studios has bought the Kevin McMullin short story BOMB, an action thriller with franchise potential and a killer role for a young actor. Ridley Scott has attached to direct, with his Scott Free producing…

EXCLUSIVE: Ridley Scott's Scott Free has appointed Elyse Seder as EVP and Head of Nonfiction and named EVP Marjorie Chodorov Head of Physical Production. In the newly created role, Seder will oversee creative, talent and partnerships for nonfiction content. Scott Free has ventured into…

EXCLUSIVE: Scott Free Productions has recently inked a 2-year extension for Justin Alvarado Brown to continue to serve as President and C.O.O. of the company through 2024. Brown will continue to oversee all dealmaking and operations for the company across film and television, as well as heading up…

EXCLUSIVE: Momentum is revving up on 20th Century Studios’ new Alien movie as sources tell Deadline that Mare of Easttown actress Cailee Spaeny is in talks to star. Fede Alvarez is directing with Ridley Scott’s Scott Free producing. 20th Century had no comment. Not much is known about the…