Miramax Films will work with its sister Walt Disney Co. publishing outfit Hyperion to develop three new cross-promotional books, including a published version of Peter Morgan's screenplay for the Oscar hopeful and source material for new screenplays. The move is part of an effort toward increased synergy under the direction of Michael Luisi, the newly promoted executive vp business affairs and operations at Miramax. Luisi, who will continue to report to president Daniel Battsek, was executive vp business affairs.

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