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Front Page: 'Orphan' writer partners with Appian for new take -- Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way banner is developing a Gothic reimagining of 'Little Red Riding Hood' with screenwriter David Leslie Johnson.

Film News: Studio nabs 'School of Rock' scribe's action-comedy -- Columbia Pictures has acquired 'Babe in the Woods,' an original action-comedy spec script written by 'School of Rock' scribe Mike White.

Neil Simon's play comes across today as little more than a few episodes of a television sitcom stitched together. But the situation in this particular comedy has a real sting now.

When Heidi Klum famously walked the runway in lingerie for Victoria's Secret less than two months after giving birth to son Henry, ...

Strawdog Theatre Company of Chicago announces their 22nd anniversary season of presenting 'the whole wide world in a little black box,' with the three mainstage plays focusing on the theme of 'why we fight': the Midwest premiere of Matt Pepper's St. Crispin's Day, Curt Columbus' translation of Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya and David Harrower's translation of Bertolt Brecht's The Good Soul of Szechuan. The productions run Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 4 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 7 p.m.

Business News: Expectations hit high despite recent drop in rev -- With two of its own films under its belt, Marvel Entertainment is starting to look a little less like a comicbook publisher and more like DreamWorks Animation or the old Pixar.

So, there's pretty much a little something for everyone amongst this week's new releases. There's a tasty adult comedy with one of the best actresses ever to grace the silver screen, a murderous romp through gorgeous tropical scenery, and a big-action, effects-heavy popcorn flick for those ready to check their brains at the door. And just because there's been so much hubbub over Paramount not screening GI Joe for critics, I'll disclose here that I was invited to a special screening in LA on July 31st but couldn't make it. I'll be seeing the film when it opens on August 7th (expect my review later that day.) A Perfect Getaway starring Milla Jovovich and Steve Zahn G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra with Channing Tatum and Marlon Wayans Julie and Julia starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams New Photo Galleries and Posters 9 Photos A Perfect Getaway Photos Alice in Wonderland Sets and Costumes Photos Avatar Photos Celebrity Photos from Comic Con District 9 at Comic Con Photos District 9 Movie

When Heidi Klum famously walked the runway in lingeriefor Victoria's Secret less than two months after giving birth to sonHenry, she became the envy of moms everywhere still struggling to losepost-baby pounds.

The Little Stranger ranks ahead of Hilary Mantel's Booker favourite Wolf HallHilary Mantel might be the bookies' favourite to take the Booker prize, leading the pack at 2/1, but fellow nominee Sarah Waters appears to have edged her out of pole position in the critics' affections.Her ghost story The Little Stranger is the most popular choice for summer reads by the critics this year, racking up 12 recommendations from reviewers - including a positive write-up in the Guardian from Mantel herself, who compared the novel to Henry James. 'Waters manages the conclusion of her book with consummate, quiet skill. It is gripping, confident, unnerving and supremely entertaining,' Mantel wrote in the Guardian.Mantel's own novel, Wolf Hall, came in second place, picking up nine recommendations. She didn't manage to land a review from Waters, but Waters did admit in an interview with the Waterstone's book club in June that she was 'really looking forward to reading Wolf Hall' after she 'adored' Beyo

Darroch rewarded for exceeding targets on operating profit, cashflow and subscriber growthThe BSkyB chief executive, Jeremy Darroch, was awarded a 19% pay rise last year and he took home more than £2.3m, the pay TV company has revealed.Darroch's remuneration including salary, bonus, benefits and pension in the year to the end of June was £2.34m, up from £1.96m the year before, BSkyB said in a US regulatory filing.The increase was driven by a 22% improvement in his bonus, which leapt to £1,485,000 from £1,216,250 the year before.Awarded for exceeding targets on operating profit, cashflow and subscriber growth, the bonus represented 180% of Darroch's salary, just short of the 200% maximum allowed.The Sky boss also benefited from a 10% hike in salary to £825,000, compared with the £750,000 he was paid in his first year as chief executive.Darroch's salary rise still takes him to less than the £1,045,000 a year earned by his predecessor, James Murdoch, before he became non-executive chairma