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Disney Secures ‘Impossible Creatures’ Film Rights, With Author Katherine Rundell to Write First Two Movies

Rundell will write the first two films, producing under a first‑look pact with her London outfit Impossible Films.

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A screen shows the logo and a ticker symbol for The Walt Disney Company on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., December 14, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
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Overview

  • Walt Disney Studios announced it acquired theatrical film and ancillary rights to Katherine Rundell’s bestselling fantasy series under its live-action banner.
  • Rundell will produce alongside creative partner Charles Collier, keeping Impossible Films based in London for development and production.
  • Deadline reports Disney prevailed in a competitive auction for a substantial seven-figure sum, with Warner Bros and Netflix among the finalists.
  • Disney leaders, including CEO Bob Iger, publicly praised the fit, citing confidence in Rundell’s author-led screenplays.
  • The books have sold more than four million copies, with The Poisoned King launching as a global bestseller and Rundell topping U.K. and U.S. children’s charts at the same time.