Screenwriting News (March 14-March 20, 2016)

This week’s writing deals and movie project news.

Isaac Adamson 2015 Black List script “Bubbles” acquired by Starburns Industries.

Etan Cohen writing-directing remake of “Cannonball Run” for Warner Bros. Pictures.

Michael Colton and John Aboud’s adaptation of “A Futile and Stupid Gesture” going forward with Principato-Young Entertainment, Pacific Electric Picture Company, and Darko Entertainment.

Guillermo del Toro writing-directing untitled Cold War project for Fox Searchlight Pictures.

Jason Fuchs writing “Lobo” for Walt Disney Pictures and DC Entertainment.

Paul Gerstenberger’s script “The Woods Run” set up at Red 21 Laps Entertainment.

Merritt Johnson scripted “The Secret Life of the Lonely Doll” going forward with Indigenous Media and Untitled Entertainment.

David Keopp writing Indiana Jones 5 for Walt Disney Pictures.

Max Landis sells action thriller spec script “Bright” to Netflix for a reported $3M.

Michael Lerner adapting “On the Brinks” for Focus.

Jason Mosberg writing “Philly Fury” for Emmett/Furla Films.

Elizabeth Palmore is writing “The Evening Hour” for Star Thrower Entertainment.

Nate Parker adapting ESPN memoir “Carry On” for Walden Media.

Charles Randolph developing hour war drama series for Amazon.

Duncan Samarasinghe sets up science fiction thriller “The Caretaker” at Screen Gems.

Eduardo Sanchez Sevenfold Blumhouse Productions Haxan Films

Tristine Skyler’s adaptation of “River Town” going forward with Fugitive Films.

Rebekah F. Smith adapting YA science fiction novel “Flawed” for Warner Bros.

Chris Sparling sets up thriller spec script “Intrusion” at Good Universe.