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Every time I read something ghastly in the news, I think, “I wonder which studio has optioned this.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2023

Hillary and Chelsea Clinton’s production company has optioned the television and film rights to the series.

From Washington Post • Mar. 26, 2022

Meanwhile, NBCUniversal International Studios has optioned the rights for a television series based on “While Justice Sleeps,” with Abrams serving as producer.

From Seattle Times • May 20, 2021

The studio has optioned the rights to a forthcoming book on the scandal called Accepted, written by Wall Street Journal reporters Melissa Korn and Jennifer Levitz.

From Slate • May 7, 2019

To make room for Blevins on the roster, Atlanta has optioned right-hander Wes Parsons to Triple-A Gwinnett and transferred right-hander Arodys Vizcaíno to the 60-day injured list.

From Washington Times • Apr. 28, 2019