They are: The Mirror Man, author Jane Gilmartin’s upcoming novel which Mira Books will publish in 2019. Cathy Schulman's Welle Entertainment has acquired the film rights to Stern's upcoming nonfiction book, which is scheduled for publication in the spring of 2018 by Beacon Press. STATUS: Of all the moguls in our ranks, the Viacom CEO is perhaps the most in need of a holiday. She is the mother of one daughter and resides in Los Angeles, California. She has also produced various other films, including the Golden Globe nominated feature “The Edge of Seventeen” and “Crash,” which won an Academy Award for Best Picture in 2006. The option deal was negotiated by attorney Jamie Feldman and book agent Richard Pine (Inkwell). I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. 'Former Women in Film president Cathy Schulman, now president/CEO of Welle Entertainment, doesn’t only talk the talk but is walking the walk about getting more female-strong projects into the pipeline. Schulman was instrumental in STX’s biggest box office hit, the Mila Kunis romp “Bad Moms.” Schulman’s departure was the third high-profile exit at the fledgling studio in the past year, all of them women. Schulman is expected to take a hands-on role in finding and developing stories. All rights reserved. The best-selling author of "Lean In" is using her downtime to see some natural beauty and get in a bit of cardio, biking through the Italian Alps (glimpses of which were shared on Instagram). Primary Wave already has a number of high-profile projects on its own slate with The Coldest City starring Charlize Theron at Universal Pictures, Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck at HBO, Being Mary Jane at BET, Loudermilk for AT&T Audience Network from Peter Farrelly and Emmy-winning writer Bobby Mort, and Young Women’s Honors for the CW. ", Also Read: Rose Byrne Joins Oprah Winfrey in HBO's 'Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks', WHO: Harvey Weinstein and Georgina Chapman. To continue reading for free, provide your email below. Welle Entertainment is committed to producing film, television and media that appeals to diverse audiences, with an emphasis on women and girls. Books 2 Screen is an international news site examining the relationship of the publishing, film and television industry, with reviews, recommendations, commentaries and agency. Having joined the company as one of its initial senior executives, Schulman managed an annual twelve picture slate. Grazer continues to deliver Fox sizable ratings as "Empire" ages gracefully, while also overseeing Sony's major investment in the upcoming Stephen King adaptation "The Dark Tower. ), WHERE: Yachting in Nice, France, and Nerano, Italy. The executive and producer has been on a buying spree of late, acquiring six new, female-facing IP titles which are being developing for both film and TV — one with Gabrielle Union. TWC has had a lean year, but Harvey's got an awards hopeful in his pocket with December's Michael Keaton drama "The Founder," and is about to head to one of his native spaces -- the Toronto Film Festival, in September. CEO, Welle Entertainment & Head of Primary Wave Films. This year, it's actress Kate Hudson and her brood of boys. Having joined the company as one of its initial senior executives, Schulman managed … A graduate of Yale University, Schulman's screen credits include Isn't She Great, Sidewalks of New York, Employee of the Month, Crash, The Illusionist, Darfur Now and Dark Places. Terry Curtin, the head of publicity, left for DreamWorks Animation, and Kathy Savitt, the former Yahoo marketer who ran digital at STX, lasted a matter of weeks. Abramovich's wife is art collector and publisher Dasha Zhukova. Welle Entertainment is a development and production company committed to producing film, television, and media that appeals to diverse audiences, with an emphasis on women and girls. After he washes off the sand from his Point Dune spread in Malibu, Kavanaugh will prepare to release his first film in over two years: the Kate Beckinsale drama "The Disappointments Room," which opens wide Sept 9. 'The Murders Of Molly Southbourne' Picked Up By Cathy Schulman's Welle Ent. In the list of female-oriented projects, Welle Entertainment has first acquired the rights to two novels that will be developed into feature films: The Idea of You, an erotic drama with Gabrielle Union (Being Mary Jane) producing through her production company I’ll Have Another along with Robinne Lee, Eric Hayes and Jeff Morrone, which is about a 39-year old mom in Los Angeles who takes her daughter to meet her favorite boyband, and in turn the 20-year old singer falls in love with the Mom. After shaving off a remarkable amount of creditor debt, the doting new dad emerges with Relativity Studios -- now under the creative leadership of Kevin Spacey's business partner Dana Brunetti. We would expect nothing less from Schulman, who is also the president of Women in Film, Los Angeles — a position that she has held since 2011. The film is based on the novel that was published in June 2017 by Robinne Lee (St. Martin’s Griffin). STATUS:  Mogul and legendary music manager Irving Azoff eschewed the confines of the Mallorca, Spain (where he spent last year on a boat with Revlon billionaire Ron Perelman) in favor of a domestic hang. In television, on the series front, Welle Entertainment has obtained the rights to three books and one play, all of which will also be produced with Gaspin Media, led by former head of NBC Jeff Gaspin. Deborah Del Prete (Enders Game, The Wedding Planner) will also produce. When he doesn’t show up to teach, she’s stuck in a yurt where she learns more about herself than she ever thought possible. STATUS: If chilling on floating palaces in the south of France and various parts of the Mediterranean seems extravagant, don't worry -- Beyonce is there for work. In addition to Schulman receiving the film’s Best Picture Oscar in 2006, Crash received Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Editing. She is a notable industry spokesperson and public speaker and most recently gave the 2016 media address for International Woman’s Day at the United Nations. Launch dates for broadcast, cable and streaming programs, Up-to-date lists for broadcast, cable and streaming series, Pandemic-proof vs. pandemic-contingent broadcast lineups, Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters, Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. Schulman left STX last September, TheWrap exclusively reported. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Don't let that fool you into thinking she's ever really resting -- even on holiday hiking Colorado's Rocky Mountains, she's plugging her various original programs on the OWN Network. According to terms of the deal, Primary Wave will help finance Welle Entertainment’s television, film and other media projects that appeals to a diverse audience but with an emphasis on women and girls. “When it comes to producing great storytelling, we are focused on quality and diversity,” said David Guillod and Lawrence Mestel, Co-CEOs of Primary Wave Entertainment, in a statement. Once home, she'll get to work on another book  -- on the topic of resilience in the face of her late husband's untimely death.