Screenwriting News (July 27-August 2, 2015)

Kenya Barris and Alex Barnow writing comedic remake of “Shaft” for New Line Cinema.

Martin Blank adapting his play “The Law of Return” for The Jackal Group.

Peter Chelsom and Tinker Lindsay rewriting untitled science fiction drama for STX Entertainment.

Robert Eggers to write and direct a remake of the 1922 silent film “Nosferatu” for Studio 8.

David Gleeson action script “Down to a Sunless Sea” lands at Focus Features with Morgan Freeman attached.

JT Petty adapting 80 year-old New Yorker article “Voices Through The Trumpet” for Fox Searchlight Pictures.

Chuck Pfarrer sells science fiction spec script “Crash Site” to Alcon Entertainment.

Daniel Ragussis and Michael German co-scripted real life crime drama “Imperium” at Atomic Features with Ragussis to direct.

Lori Evans Taylor sells thriller spec script “Bed Rest” to MGM.

Timothy Simons and Matt Walsh sell sports comedy pitch “Red Shirts” to Paramount Pictures.