much-discussed work (book, film, etc.)
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
newsworthiness; news hook; topicality; popularity (of a topic, issue, etc.)
to attract public attention; to create a stir; to arouse interest
being much talked about; creating a stir; being the talk of town
much-talked-about; recently popular; in vogue
being much talked about; creating a stir; being the talk of town