Jenna Bush Hager and UCP have teamed up and begun development on Jamie Ford’s “The Many Daughter of Afong Moy,” the division of Universal Studio Group announced Monday.
The adaptation of the New York Times best-seller follows Dorothy Moy, Washington’s former poet laureate, who navigates her own mental health struggles by channeling them into her art. When she observes her 5-year-old daughter exhibit similar behavior, she seeks help through an experimental treatment designed to mitigate inherited trauma.
Ford will consult on the project and Bush Hager and Ben Spector will executive produce.
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“I am beyond excited to be working with Jenna Bush Hager, Ben Spector, and UCP to develop ‘Many Daughters’ into a series,” Ford said. “Jenna comes from a long line of book lovers and is a tireless advocate for books,...
The adaptation of the New York Times best-seller follows Dorothy Moy, Washington’s former poet laureate, who navigates her own mental health struggles by channeling them into her art. When she observes her 5-year-old daughter exhibit similar behavior, she seeks help through an experimental treatment designed to mitigate inherited trauma.
Ford will consult on the project and Bush Hager and Ben Spector will executive produce.
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“I am beyond excited to be working with Jenna Bush Hager, Ben Spector, and UCP to develop ‘Many Daughters’ into a series,” Ford said. “Jenna comes from a long line of book lovers and is a tireless advocate for books,...
- 8/16/2022
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
A project based on the bestselling novel “The Many Daughters of Afong Moy” is in the works at UCP.
“Today” co-host Jenna Bush Hager and Ben Spector (“Land of Women”) will executive produce through their first-look deal at Universal Studios Group.
Hailing from author Jamie Ford, the novel follows former poet laureate Dorothy Moy who tackles her emotional issues by channeling her dissociative episodes and mental health struggles into her art. According to a release, Moy suddenly finds herself having to confront her past “when her five-year-old daughter exhibits similar behavior and begins remembering things from the lives of their ancestors.”
“Fearing that her child is predestined to endure the same debilitating depression that has marked her own life, Dorothy seeks radical help,” the release continues. “Through an experimental treatment designed to mitigate inherited trauma, Dorothy intimately connects with past generations of women in her family. As painful recollections affect her present life,...
“Today” co-host Jenna Bush Hager and Ben Spector (“Land of Women”) will executive produce through their first-look deal at Universal Studios Group.
Hailing from author Jamie Ford, the novel follows former poet laureate Dorothy Moy who tackles her emotional issues by channeling her dissociative episodes and mental health struggles into her art. According to a release, Moy suddenly finds herself having to confront her past “when her five-year-old daughter exhibits similar behavior and begins remembering things from the lives of their ancestors.”
“Fearing that her child is predestined to endure the same debilitating depression that has marked her own life, Dorothy seeks radical help,” the release continues. “Through an experimental treatment designed to mitigate inherited trauma, Dorothy intimately connects with past generations of women in her family. As painful recollections affect her present life,...
- 8/15/2022
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Jenna Bush Hager and her UCP-based banner are developing a series adaptation of Jamie Ford’s novel The Many Daughters of Afong Moy.
The co-host of Today with Hoda & Jenna and daughter of former President George W. Bush will exec produce the adaptation with Ben Spector, who is president of film and television at the banner, which has a first-look deal at Universal Studio Group. Ford will consult.
The book, which was published earlier this month, tells the story of Dorothy Moy, who breaks her own heart for a living; as Washington’s former poet laureate, that’s how she describes channeling her dissociative episodes and mental health struggles into her art. But when her 5-year-old daughter exhibits similar behavior and begins remembering things from the lives of their ancestors, Dorothy believes the past has truly come to haunt her. Fearing that her child is predestined to endure the...
The co-host of Today with Hoda & Jenna and daughter of former President George W. Bush will exec produce the adaptation with Ben Spector, who is president of film and television at the banner, which has a first-look deal at Universal Studio Group. Ford will consult.
The book, which was published earlier this month, tells the story of Dorothy Moy, who breaks her own heart for a living; as Washington’s former poet laureate, that’s how she describes channeling her dissociative episodes and mental health struggles into her art. But when her 5-year-old daughter exhibits similar behavior and begins remembering things from the lives of their ancestors, Dorothy believes the past has truly come to haunt her. Fearing that her child is predestined to endure the...
- 8/15/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
London, Apr 25: Pensioners are apparently becoming increasingly internet savvy, with almost half using Facebook, a new study has revealed.
The study, conducted by Plusnet, has found that the social networking site is used by 41 per cent of those over 65, while 84 per cent of elderly people shop online, the Daily Express reported.
Three quarters said that they use the internet to keep them feeling young and mentally agile, while 65 per cent say they can't live without it.
Jamie Ford, CEO of the company, told the publication that it is really encouraging to see that so many over 65s getting online and making the most out.
The study, conducted by Plusnet, has found that the social networking site is used by 41 per cent of those over 65, while 84 per cent of elderly people shop online, the Daily Express reported.
Three quarters said that they use the internet to keep them feeling young and mentally agile, while 65 per cent say they can't live without it.
Jamie Ford, CEO of the company, told the publication that it is really encouraging to see that so many over 65s getting online and making the most out.
- 4/25/2013
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
The Beatles and Queen have been revealed as the musicians Britons are most proud of. The survey, conducted by home phone and broadband provider Plusnet, found that 71% of those questioned regarded the legendary bands as a credit to the country. Adele was third on the list of artists that make Brits proud with 48% of the vote, followed by Pink Floyd (46%) and Oasis (32%). Two thirds (64%) of Brits stated that they are proud of the country's musical heritage. Jamie Ford, Plusnet CEO, said: "With pride being at (more)...
- 1/14/2013
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Dear Persons who may have certain ideas about Montana writers: Not all of us write about fishing, horses, or ranching. Some of us write scenes that happen (gasp!) indoors. And don't let the University of Montana fool you -- it is entirely possible to be an author in the Big Sky State without first having completed their creative writing program.
Take Jamie Ford, for instance. Although he grew up near Seattle's Chinatown, he now lives in my hometown of Great Falls with his family. He may not be a native, but can we go ahead and claim him? Yeah? Great Falls authors, represent!
Cheerleading aside, I started this book really wanting to enjoy it, despite historical novels being something to which I'm not usually drawn. Ford tells the story of a first generation Chinese-American, Henry Lee, who we first see standing outside of the Panama Hotel, located in what used to be Seattle's Japantown.
Take Jamie Ford, for instance. Although he grew up near Seattle's Chinatown, he now lives in my hometown of Great Falls with his family. He may not be a native, but can we go ahead and claim him? Yeah? Great Falls authors, represent!
Cheerleading aside, I started this book really wanting to enjoy it, despite historical novels being something to which I'm not usually drawn. Ford tells the story of a first generation Chinese-American, Henry Lee, who we first see standing outside of the Panama Hotel, located in what used to be Seattle's Japantown.
- 2/15/2010
- by Dustin Rowles
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