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Tahereh Mafi’s bestselling novel “Shatter Me” to be adapted into film by Warner Bros.
TEHRAN – Iranian-American author Tahereh Mafi has revealed that Warner Bros. has secured the film rights to her bestselling young-adult dystopian “Shatter Me” series, marking a major milestone as the franchise approaches its 15th anniversary.
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Related coverage for "Tahereh Mafi’s bestselling novel “Shatter Me” to be adapted into film by Warner Bros.": The Hollywood Reporter — ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Author Tomi Adeyemi “Will Not Watch” Film Version: “Officially Separating My Name”. Gizmodo — ‘Project Hail Mary’ Physical Release Arrives Later This Summer. ArcaMax — Britney Spears biopic adds writer. People.com — Morgan Fairchild Recalls Meeting TV Son Matthew Perry for the First Time While Filming “Friends” (Exclusive). Quartz — Meta is launching its own smart glasses brand starting at $299. Engadget — Meta Glasses hands-on: Ray-Ban is out, Kylie Jenner is in