‘Social Network’ team to produce ‘Fifty Shades’

DHAKA: The producers of ‘The Social Network’ are producing the film adaptation of the best-selling erotic trilogy ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’.

Universal Pictures and Focus Features said in a joint statement that Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti will reteam for the adaptation of the best-selling novels by EL James.

The multimillion-selling books tell the story of an unworldly college student engaging in an unusual romantic relationship with a wealthy young businessman.

They have been called ‘mommy porn’ for their sexual content and large female following.

BDST: 1929 HRS, JUL 10, 2012

Edited by Robab Rosan, Cultural Affairs Editor