Screenwriting News (August 14-August 20, 2017)

The week’s writing deals and movie project news.

David Birke writing “The Picture of Dorian Gray” for Lionsgate with St. Vincent to direct.

Alisha Brophy and Scott Miles writing remake of “License to Drive” for 20th Century Fox.

Carlton Cuse signs $20M overall deal with ABC Studios.

Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky set up “Good Boys” with Point Grey Pictures and Good Universe with Eisenberg and Stupnitsky to direct.

Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley adapting “Vacation Guide to the Solar System” for Paramount Pictures.

Sophie Goodhart writing untitled comedy project for STX Entertainment with Jennifer Aniston to star.

Jason Hall rewriting-directing “The Virginian” for New Line Cinema.

Jonathan Herman adapting “Bloodlines” for Universal Pictures with Channing Tatum attached to star.

Geneva Robertson-Dworet writing “Captain Marvel” for Walt Disney Pictures and Marvel Studios.

Paul Scheer adapting “Galaxy Quest” as a TV series for Amazon.