Screenwriting News (January 25-January 31, 2016)

Gregory Bernstein and Sara Bernstein scripted spy thriller “Official Secrets” moving forward with Clear Pictures Entertainment and The Solution Entertainment Group.

Mark Boal scripted Detroit riot project moving forward at Annapurna Pictures.

Gregory Crewdson and Juliane Hiam adapting drama novel “The Deepest Secret” for Marc Platt Productions.

Jared Hess and Jarusha Hess scripting “NickToons” for Paramount Pictures.

Tony Kushner adapting August Wilson play “Fences” for Paramount Pictures.

John Michael McDonagh adapting drama thriller novel “Assumption” for his Reprisal Films.

The Abi Morgan scripted adaptation of “Little House on the Prairie” picked up in turnaround by Paramount Pictures.

Andrew Niccol writing-directing “Anon” for K5 Film with Clive Owen attached.

Neil Purvis and Robert Wade teaming with director Nicolas Winding Refn on untitled project for Space Rocket Nation.

Ethan Sandler and Adrian Wenner comedy “East/West” moving forward at Universal Pictures.

Melisa Wallack sells pitch “The Fixer” to Fox 2000 with Jennifer Aniston attached.

Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese scripted science fiction “Life” moving forward at Skydance Productions with Rebecca Ferguson attached.

Wellesley Wild, Kevin Biggins, and Mike Desilets sell untitled comedy pitch to Universal Pictures.