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In Venice, Hollywood Races to Adapt Books Before Publication

Festival is bringing publishers and producers together as demand grows for books with strong screen potential. From unpublished manuscripts to established IP, Venice's rights market reveals what producers want and how early they are willing to buy.

In Venice, Hollywood Races to Adapt Books Before Publication

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Festival is bringing publishers and producers together as demand grows for books with strong screen potential.

From unpublished manuscripts to established IP, Venice's rights market reveals what producers want and how early they are willing to buy.

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Festival is bringing publishers and producers together as demand grows for books with strong screen potential. From unpublished manuscripts to established IP, Venice's rights market reveals what producers want and how early they are willing to buy.

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