Erotic novel acquired by film producers

New York: Universal Pictures and Focus Features have acquired the rights to EL James' bestselling erotic novel, 'Fifty Shades of Gray.'

In a joint announcement Monday, Universal and Focus called the word-of-mouth sensation a "special story."

First released by an Australian publisher, James' novel is an explicit tale about billionaire Christian Grey and college student Anastasia Steele. Vintage Books, a paperback imprint of Random House Inc, recently became the US distributor of 'Fifty Shades' and its two follow-ups, 'Fifty Shades Darker' and 'Fifty Shades Freed.'

Universal Pictures and Focus Features have acquired the rights to EL James\' bestselling erotic novel, \'Fifty Shades of Gray.\'

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