Screenwriting News (4/2–4/8/2012)

John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky (“King of the Hill”) named to adapt “Woody Woodpecker” as an animated feature for Illumination Entertainment.

Nick Antosco and Ned Vizzini sell the pitch “Woogles” based on an idea from screenwriter and project producer Max Landis.

David Birke named to do English language adaptation of French film Livid for Quadrant Pictures.

Jon Croker (Desert Dancer) on board to do the sequel The Woman in Black: Angels of Death for Hammer Films.

William Dubuque (“The Accountant” — 2011 Black List) to rewrite “The Judge” for Warner Bros.

Brad Falchuk (“Glee”) takes on writing the remake of Dirty Dancing.

Jeremiah Friedman and Nick Palmer (“Family Getaway”) sell action pitch “Speeding Bullet” to Universal for mid-six figures.

Christopher Landon (Disturbia) will write and direct an English language, Hispanic version of Paranormal Activity for Paramount.

Adam Mazer (You Don’t Know Jack) dubbed to adapt Hank Aaron biopic for Mandalay Entertainment.

David Michod (Animal Kingdom) to write and direct “Rover” for Lava Bear and Porchlight Films.

Patricia Azarcoya Schneider and Marion Douglas writing comedy “Teach Me How To Dance”.

Jon Spaihts (Prometheus) hired to reboot “The Mummy” for Universal.

Michael Starburry (“Watch Roger Do His Thing”) lands the gig to adapt comic book series “The Great Unknown for New Line.

Melinda Hsu Taylor signs on to adapt graphic novel “Devoid of Life” for Content House.

Matt Whiteley gets a job adapting “Jobs” as an indie feature with Ashton Kutcher set to star as Steve Jobs.

At long last, a decision: Ed Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz absolved in The Last Samurai, a jury finding they did not use other writers’ script as the basis for the movie.