Exclusive: Priority Pictures, the production company of Emmy-winning producers Lizzie Friedman, Karen Lauder, and Greg Little, has optioned Douglas Brunt’s Nyt bestseller The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel and will develop it for the screen, Deadline has learned. It’s not clear at this point whether the adaptation will be for film or TV.
Also recently named a Best of 2023 Staff Pick by Apple Books, The Mysterious Case tells the true story of Rudolf Diesel, one of history’s greatest inventors, who vanished into thin air on the eve of World War I. His revolutionary invention, the Diesel engine, was highly sought after by global industries and political figures around the world. It had the power to threaten empires and change the fate of nations, turning him and his technology into both a prized asset and a potential threat.
“Rudolf Diesel changed the course of WWI and his technology...
Also recently named a Best of 2023 Staff Pick by Apple Books, The Mysterious Case tells the true story of Rudolf Diesel, one of history’s greatest inventors, who vanished into thin air on the eve of World War I. His revolutionary invention, the Diesel engine, was highly sought after by global industries and political figures around the world. It had the power to threaten empires and change the fate of nations, turning him and his technology into both a prized asset and a potential threat.
“Rudolf Diesel changed the course of WWI and his technology...
- 12/1/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Yes, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West actually named their daughter North West, a moniker that officially enters them into the Wacky Name Hall of Fame.But it's not the worst we've ever heard ... by far. The name North on its own is actually kinda cute, if you forget about the Elijah Wood movie of the same name from 1994.By celebrity standards, it's almost normal!Check out the gallery above to see more crazy baby names -- and see the most unique below:10.) Bronx MowgliAshlee Simpson and Pete Wentz gave their son this crazy name, with "Mowgli" coming from the main character in Rudyard Kipling's classic "The Jungle Book."9.) Rumer Glenn, Scourt Larue and Tallulah BelleIt's a three-peat for Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, who gave all three of their daughters together some wacky names. 8.) Rainbow Aurora Holly Madison and Pasquale Rotella gave their newborn daughter a very rave and Disney-friendly name.
- 6/21/2013
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
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