Screenwriting News (February 13-February 19, 2017)

This week’s writing deals and movie project news.

Hossein Amini writing “Shockwave” for Universal Pictures.

Joe Carnahan writing-directing remake of “The Raid” for XYZ Films.

Kyle Killen adapting YA novel “Fear Street” for Twentieth Century Fox.

Matthew Lopez adapting YA novel “Chaos Walking: The Knife of Never Letting Go” for Lionsgate.

David Matthews rewrite of James Ellroy script “77” at Paramount Pictures with Jared Leto to direct.

Sam Pitman and Adam Cole-Kelly rewriting comedy “Partners” for New Line Cinema.

Josh Singer adapting “The Fox Hunt” for Fox 2000.

John Swetnam sells action spec script “Ruthless” to Amblin Entertainment.

Jack Thorne writing “Radioactive” for StudioCanal and Working Title.