Screenwriting News (January 16-January 22, 2017)

This week’s writing deals and movie project news.

Kenya Barris writing remake of “White Men Can’t Jump” for Twentieth Century Fox.

Robert Carlock sells sports drama pitch “Boston College Fix” to New Line Cinema.

Stephen Gaghan adapting to direct video game “The Division” for Ubisoft Motion Pictures.

Aron Gaudet and Gita Pullapilly writing “Crook County” for Treehouse Pictures, Gary Sanchez Productions, and Marquee Entertainment.

Grant Nieporte adapting religious drama “The Impossible” for Twentieth Century Fox.