Screenwriting News (June 15-June 21, 2015)

Adair Cole writing crime thriller “Norco” for MadRiver Pictures.

Sean Finegan and Gregg Maxwell Parker sell thriller spec script “Free Fall” for Blumhouse Productions.

Ethan Furman adapting Charles Bukowski novel “Women” for Voltage Pictures.

George Gallo and Andy Weiss writing “The Bummy Davis Story”.

Philip Gawthorne adapting TV series “Kojak” for Universal Pictures.

Henry Gayden adapting historical drama “Ghost Army” for Warner Bros. Pictures.

Joey Hartstone writing drama “LBJ” for King Size Productions.

Eric Heisserer scripted supernatural thriller “Lights Out” going forward at New Line.

Lisa Joy signs overall deal with Warner Bros. Television.

Doug Miro and Carlo Bernard rewriting untitled Bermuda Triangle project for Skydance Productions.

Jake Morse and Scott Wolman script “Preconception” moving forward at CBS Films.

Oren Moverman scripting untitled Groucho Marx end of life biopic with Rob Zombie to direct.

Robin Swicord and Terry George drama “The Promise” moving forward with Phoenix Pictures, George directing.

Linda Woolverton writing Maleficent sequel for Walt Disney Pictures.

Read my April 2013 interview with Eric Heisserer here.

Read my March 2014 interview with Lisa Joy here.