Screenwriting News (January 7-January 13, 2013)

Frank Darabont rewriting the remake of Godzilla for Warner Bros.

Dean Devlin and Paul Guyot sell an untitled disaster spec script for seven figures to Skydance Productions.

Seth Lochhead rewriting “Shadow of the Colussus” based on the sci-fi action video game for Sony.

Jeff Nathanson writing the sequel “PIrates of the Caribbean 5” (Sequel) for Walt Disney Pictures.

Scott Neustadter and Michael Weber adapting drama comedy novel “Where’d You Go, Bernadette” for Annapurna Pictures and Color Force.

John Requa and Glenn Ficarra writing-directing drama bio-pic “John McAfee’s Last Stand” for Warner Bros.

Kealan O’Rourke adapting YA novel “The Houdini Box” for Chernin Entertainment.

John Swetnam writing the sequel “Step Up 5” for Summit Entertainment.

Krystin Ver Linden sells drama crime pitch “American Roulette” for 1984 Films.