Screenwriting News (February 15-February 21, 2016)

This week’s writing deals and movie project news.

Scott Cooper writing-directing “Hostiles” for LBI Entertainment and Waypoint Entertainment.

Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupnitsky, and Laura Solon scripted comedy “Office Christmas Party” green lit by DreamWorks Studios.

Andre Fabrizio and Jeremy Passmore with OWA to adapt “Astro Boy” for Warner Bros. Pictures.

Tony Kushner adapting “He Wanted The Moon” for Plan B Entertainment and Cross Creek Pictures.

David McMillan sets up untitled MacMillan Cochran project at The Firm.

B.A. Paris sells novel “Behind Closed Doors” to Stone Village Pictures.

Bragi Schut sells untitled escape room project to Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Bragi Schut sells drama spec script “Samaritan” to Bold Films.

Katie Silberman sells romantic comedy spec script “Set It Up” at MGM.