MGM Sends Josh Schwartz to Cover BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY

LOS ANGELES, April 1 /PRNewswire/ — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures has attached Josh Schwartz to write and direct a feature based on Jay McInerney’s novel “BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY.” The announcement was made today by Mary Parent, Chairman, Worldwide Motion Picture Group, MGM.

CITY concerns a young magazine editor from Kansas who struggles with love and success in the wilds of the New York City. Previously adapted as a film in 1988, it is undecided if the new film will retain the 80s setting.

“This has long been a favorite book of mine … I love coming of age stories and this one remains one of the most poignant, funny, and timeless. Much of what it explores feels even more relevant now than when it was first published,” commented Schwartz.

Schwartz will produce with Stephanie Savage. Vice President of Production Becky Sloviter will oversee for the Lion.

Schwartz is currently writing X-Men: First Class and along with Savage is the co-creator and executive producer of the CW series ‘Gossip Girl.’ The pair first worked together on ‘The O.C.,’ which Schwartz created and Savage developed. Schwartz also created and executive produces “Chuck” on NBC.

Schwartz and Savage are repped by Endeavor and attorney Joel McKuin. Additionally, Schwartz is represented by Fuse Entertainment.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries, is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world’s largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,100 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., Ventanazul, MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Domestic Networks LLC, MGM Distribution Co, MGM International Television Distribution Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Worldwide Digital Media, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 120 countries. MGM ownership is as follows: Providence Equity Partners (29%), TPG (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit http://www.mgm.com/

SOURCE Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures