Lionsgate has exercised its option on "Game Change" scribe Danny Strong to pen the script for the second part of the studio's two-part film adaptation of "Mockingjay," the final novel in "The Hunger Games" trilogy. Strong has already penned the script for the first part, but his deal for the second was contingent on the studio's approval of his … [Read more...]
Warners Scraps “Justice League” Script?
February 8, 2013 by
For some time now we've been hearing that Warner Bros. Pictures has been waiting on the latest version of a "Justice League" movie script by "Gangster Squad" scribe Will Beall. It was thought that if the studio were happy with the script, and if "Man of Steel" were to be a massive box-office success, Warners would move forward with the DC … [Read more...]
Script News: Prince, Revoc, Warden
December 22, 2012 by
The False Prince "Game of Thrones" writer and story editor Bryan Cogman has been hired to adapt Jennifer Nielsen's young adult novel "The False Prince" for Paramount Pictures. The first in a trilogy, the story follows a nobleman who devises a plan to find someone to impersonate the recently slain king’s long-lost son and act as a puppet. An orphan … [Read more...]
Script News: Impostor, Empire, Life
December 13, 2012 by
The Impostor’s Daughter Zambry Films has picked up the film rights to the 2010 graphic novel "The Impostor’s Daughter". Marshall Lewy ("California Solo") will pen the script with the intent to direct. The story tracks journalist Laurie Sandell’s discovery that all the amazing adventures and run-ins with the rich and famous her father told her … [Read more...]
Script News: Salt 2, Breed, Reboot
December 11, 2012 by
Salt 2 "The Prince of Tides" and "Seven Years in Tibet" scribe Becky Johnston has been hired to pen re-writes on a sequel to "Salt" at Sony Pictures. Angelina Jolie is expected to reprise her role of CIA officer Evelyn Salt. Jolie is the one who requested rewrites to the earlier draft by Kurt Wimmer and it has apparently taken almost a year to … [Read more...]
Script News: Jumanji, Dog, Armada
December 8, 2012 by
Jumanji "Stranger Than Fiction" and "Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium" scribe Zach Helm is set to pen the reimagining of "Jumanji" at Sony Pictures. Matt Tolmach and Bill Teitler are producing this new adaptation of the Chris Van Allsburg book about a magical board game that unleashes jungle forces into our world. Dog Stars Constantin Film has … [Read more...]
“TRON 3,” “Don Quixote” Script News
December 6, 2012 by
A new "Tron" is back in development at Disney. "Tron 3," a sequel to 2010's reboot "Tron: Legacy", is moving forward as Disney has entered negotiations with Jesse Wigutow to pen the latest draft of the script. David DiGilio wrote an earlier version. 'Legacy' helmer Joseph Kosinski is attached to helm the installment. Though expensive, 'Legacy' … [Read more...]
Script News: Amelia, Pixar, Priority, Eyes
December 1, 2012 by
Amelia Rules Vivek Tiwary is set to produce film and TV adaptations of Jimmy Gownley’s graphic novel series "Amelia Rules!." The books follow a young girl as she navigates through a new town, a new school and the everyday trials of adolescence. Tiwary plans to secure the involvement of musicians in acting roles as well as musical composition and … [Read more...]
“Robocop” Script Tweets Yield New Details
August 14, 2012 by
Hitfix writer and outright internet legend Drew McWeeny posted up review tweets for the script of Jose Padhila's upcoming "Robocop" remake and the reaction isn't good. Drew did reveal some spoilers - amongst the new facts learned: The original Robocop design is shown to a "focus group of criminals" who laugh at it, prompting a meaner looking … [Read more...]
“Head Smash,” “Christmas” Script Deals
June 19, 2012 by
Vlad Yudin and Edwin Mejia are set to produce a film version of the sci-fi thriller graphic novel "Head Smash" says Variety. Erik Hendrix penned the comic which is set in the city of Ares and centers on an orphan named Smash who finds a safe haven with a brutal syndicate. Yudin ("Last Day of Summer ") will pen the film adaptation Meanwhile, … [Read more...]
