Backlist Books Reach Nearly Two-Thirds of Hollywood Requests, Rightscenter Report Finds

Hollywood studios and producers are requesting older books more often, according to the report 'Book-to-Screen Marketplace Insights, 2019–2026' from rights-tracking platform Rightscenter. Backlist titles, books published some time ago, reached nearly two-thirds of all requests, meaning studio inquiries to look at a specific title. International interest is up 3.5 times from last year, per the report summary.