Screenwriting News (August 19–25, 2013)

Aron Eli Coleite adapting science fiction tentpole “The Twilight Zone” for Warner Bros.

Scott Cooper to rewrite and direct “The Stand” based on the Stephen King novel, for Warner Bros.

Amanda Harwood and Laura Sandler sell drama spec script “Sorta Like a Rock Star” to Fox Searchlight based on a Matthew Quick novel.

David Lowery adapting science fiction short story “To Be Two or Not To Be” for Silver Reel Entertainment.

Rob McLellan sells short film “Abe” to MGM for him to write and direct.

Peter Morgan rewriting “In the Heart of the Sea” for Warner Bros.

Ronnie Porto sells crime thriller pitch “Cannibal” to 1984 Private Defense Contractors.

Joe Swanberg sells untitled high concept comedy pitch for him to direct for Fox Searchlight.

Scott Wiper writing Act of Valor 2 for Relativity Media for him to direct.