Screenwriting News (December 10-December 16, 2012)

Joshua Bearman and Jim Hecht adapting historical drama Playboy article “The Cigar Man” for producer Matt Tolmach.

Lindsay Devlin adapting horror YA novels “Reboot” for Fox 2000.

Peter Gilbert scripted biopic of “The Who” manager Kit Lambert picks up Cary Elwes as director for producer Orian Williams.

Jonathon Herman adapting GQ thriller hacker article for Universal.

Becky Johnson writing action sequel Salt 2 for Columbia Pictures.

Marshall Lewy adapting drama graphic novel “The Impostor’s Daughter” for Paramount.

Frank Moll sells historical drama spec script “Arminius” to Twentieth Century Fox.

William Monahan rewriting “American Desperado” for Paramount.

Brad Peyton adapting sci-fi novel “Monument 14” for Reel FX.

Ben Ripley sells thriller spec script “Empire” to New Regency.

Burr Steves adapting horror thriller novel “Breed” for Summit Entertainment.

Justin Zackham adapting family drama documentary “Dolphin Boy” for Disney.