Screenwriting News (August 13–19, 2012)

Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck writing and directing drama “Mississippi Grind” for Electric City Entertainment.

Brad Inglesby writing thriller “Nancy and Danny” for Indian Paintbrush with James Marsh to direct.

Peter Landesman writing and directing JFK drama “Parkland” for Playtone.

Brett C. Leonard adapting his play “The Long Red Road” for Whipsmart.

Nissar Modi’s adaptation of the novel “Z for Zachariah” [2009 Black List] set up at Material Pictures with Tobey Maguire to star and Craig Zobel to helm.

Billy Ray writing “Sinatra” for Universal Pictures with Martin Scorcese attached to direct.

Christina Hammonds Reed adapting the teen drama novel “Olive’s Ocean” with Elle Fanning attached to star.

Dutch Southern writing a female version of “The Expendables” for 1984 Films.