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| Good morning. Two novels were optioned for television this week, one of New Zealand's best-known publishers is stepping back, and four festivals set their 2027 dates. |
The week in 30 seconds · 3 minute read | • | Two Australian crime and literary novels head to television. | | • | Fergus Barrowman steps back as publisher at Te Herenga Waka University Press. | | • | Sydney, Newcastle, Manly and Hong Kong festivals set their 2027 dates. |
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| In this issue: Deals (3) · People (1) · Prizes (4) · Funding (3) · Jobs (2) · Events (4) |
Deal of the Week · Australia Dollhouse Pictures options Bri Lee's novel 'The Work' for televisionHannah Lehmann has created the series adaptation of the Allen & Unwin novel, with Lee on board as an executive producer. Why it matters: It already has Screen Australia development support, with Lee on board as an executive producer, and it is one of two screen options for local novels this week.  Author Bri Lee | represented by |  Agent Grace Heifetz | optioned by |  Producer Dollhouse Pictures |
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