Screenwriting News (July 21-July 27, 2014)

David Diamond and David Weissman writing sequel to Last Vegas for CBS Films.

Michael Finch rewriting video game based project “Deus Ex: Human Revolution” for CBS Films.

James Gunn writing and directing Guardians of the Galaxy 2 for Marvel.

Jay Martel and Ian Roberts writing live action/animation remake of TV series “Manimal” for Sony Pictures Animation.

Jose Rivera and Richard Regen writing remake of thriller “Deity” for YRF Entertainment.

Chris Shafer and Paul Vicknair adapting biopic “A Boy Named Shel” for Wonderland Sound and Vision and Motion Theory.

Micheal Spierig and Peter Spierig rewriting horror “Winchester” for Hammer Films for them to direct.

J. Michael Straczynski adapting his science fiction graphic novel “Titans” for Chernin Entertainment.

David Weil sells untitled Arabian Nights spec script-ment to Warner Bros in preemptive deal.