Relativity completes Rogue acquisition (THR, VAR, NYT, DHD)

Relativity Media has closed its deal to buy Rogue Pictures from Universal Pictures. The deal, believed to be in the $150 million range, was first announced in October.

Curran to direct Knightley in 'Damned' (VAR)

John Curran will direct Keira Knightley in "The Beautiful and the Damned" with production beginning in March. The previously announced Film Department period drama follows the tempestuous relationship between F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda Sayre.

Kelley drives Wakefield 'Legally Mad' (THR)

David E. Kelley has enlisted English actress Charity Wakefield to topline his latest endeavor, "Legally Mad." Jon Seda has also been cast.