Fox Entertainment Studios Signs First-Look Deal With Lisa Hamilton Daly and Alysia Cotter Thomas’ Cottage Industry Entertainment

Fox Entertainment Studios has entered into a first-look development and production deal with Cottage Industry Entertainment, a newly founded production company. The agreement covers a range of scripted television series and feature films, both original projects and literary adaptations, from Lisa Hamilton Daly and Alysia Cotter Thomas, former Hallmark Media executive and current co-founders of Cottage Industry Entertainment.

Notably, Fox has optioned Danielle Steel's bestselling novel "The Whittiers" for a television adaptation, marking the 200th book published by the author.

Hannah Pillemer, head of scripted for Fox Entertainment Studios, highlighted the dynamic duo's creative instincts, industry experience, and understanding of audience appeal. Daly and Thomas have already showcased their prowess in building successful female-driven series, while also championing filmmakers and storytellers.

In addition to their existing projects, the production company has an unannounced one-hour family drama in development for a streaming platform, as well as television adaptations of "Summer on Lilac Island" and "Mom's Place." Film adaptations in the pipeline include an original hockey-themed romantic comedy, an adaptation of Adriana Trigiani's "The View from Lake Como," and "The Afterlife of Holly Chase."

Daly and Thomas expressed gratitude towards Fox Entertainment Studios for their support in bringing Cottage Industry's creative vision to life. Both co-founders shared a common belief in stories that entertain, move people, and keep audiences engaged, whether through compelling family dramas, smart romantic comedies, or suspenseful thrillers.

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