
Bill Birch and Geoff Johns are hired to pen the script for Warner Bros superhero movie Shazam!.

John August signs up to write comic book adaptation Preacher for Sam Mendes.
The Rock says that a movie about the adventures of Captain Marvel has not been shelved.

A movie based on comic book hero Captain Marvel has been axed, according to its writer.
Tim Burton is attached to direct Dark Shadows, a big screen version of a supernatural soap opera.
DS presents the full list of nominees for the 48th Grammy Awards.
Charles Shyer will direct Dustin Hoffman in the comedy.
Tim Burton gives his own fresh and enchanting take on Roald Dahl's classic.
Today: Is this a fatal moment for 'Heroes?' - Click in to see deadly pictures from an upcoming episode of Heroes!
Neighbours: 5785: Paul's column causes a stir.
Friday, 17:30 on Five.
Home and Away: 4965: Aden and Liam call a truce.
Friday, 18:00 on Five.
Hollyoaks: 2700: Malachy and Mercedes celebrate their anniversary.
Friday, 18:30 on Channel 4.
Emmerdale: Mark admits to Faye that he loves her.
Friday, 19:00 on ITV1.
Coronation Street: Tony appears in court.
Friday, 19:30 on ITV1.
EastEnders: Peggy's furious by Phil's actions.
Friday, 20:00 on BBC One.
Our picks from Friday's primetime TV:
| 21.00 | I'm A Celebrity... (ITV1) |
| 22.35 | Friday Night With Jonathan Ross (BBC One) |
| 21.00 | We Are Family (BBC Two) |
| 21.00 | Johnny Cash: The Story of Folsom Prison (BBC Four) |