Screenwriting News (August 22-August 28, 2016)

This week’s writing deals and movie project news.

Brandon Boyce scripted thriller “Bad Samaritan” at Electric Entertainment with David Tennant to star.

Michael Gilio writing “Dark Universe” for Warner Bros. Pictures.

Kevin Hageman and Dan Hageman rewriting “The Croods 2” for DreamWorks Animation.

Daniel Kunka sells spec script “The Ark” to NBC.

Abi Morgan writing TV series “The Split” for BBC.

Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber writing “New Mutants” for 20th Century Fox.

Hillary Seitz rewriting “Heist Society” for Lionsgate.

Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse adapting “Blood in the Water” for TriStar Pictures.