http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/lionsgate-wins-rights-fantasy-book-828557

Nothing concrete about plans, but the deal they negotiated with the author comprises TV, movies, and games. So it doesn't seem like they're just buying up the rights to sell at a later time.

The first book, The Name of the Wind, was first published in 2007 and since then, the second novel as well as three novellas have sold more that 10 million copies. The books are said to be only behind Game of Thrones in terms of best-sellers in modern epic fantasy.

“Honestly, I've never been very interested in a straight-up movie deal,” said Rothfuss. “But Lionsgate was willing to work out something different, a multi-platform deal where they develop the films, TV series, and games simultaneously. That will give us the screen time to develop the characters and show off the world. What's more, through this whole process, they've treated me with amazing respect. I never thought a studio would approach me as a creative partner who understands how stories work."

Pretty great news. They're some of my favorite books.