Screenwriting News (May 23-May 29, 2016)

This week’s writing deals and movie project news.

Chris Borrelli writing remake of 2009 Korean movie “Secret” for New Line.

Whitney Cummings and Neal Brennan comedy adaptation “The Female Brain” going with Black Bicycle Entertainment, Cummings to star and direct.

Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley rewriting and directing “Game Night” for New Line Cinema.

Julia Hart co-written / directed Miss Stevens picked up for distribution by The Orchard.

Dwight “Heavy D” Myers and Avery O. Williams thriller “Crossed” with Crush Films.

Adam Sandler with untitled animation project at STX Entertainment.

Lori Evans Taylor sells thriller pitch to Sony Pictures.

Rawson Marshall Thurber sells action pitch “Skyscraper” to Legendary Pictures for $3M with Dwayne Johnson attached to star.