Answer: optioned

AnswerCrossword Clue
OPTIONEDAcquired for film adaptation
OPTIONEDSecured the rights to
OPTIONEDAcquired the film rights to
OPTIONEDBought the film rights to
optionedBuy or sell an option on (something)
optionedTransfer a player (to a minor league team) with an option to recall him
optionedOPTION, to grant the act of choosing