Screenwriting News (November 11–17, 2013)

Theodore Bressman and Matthew Bass sell comedy spec script “The Politician” to Sony Pictures.

J.J. Connolly adapting his own crime drama novel “Viva La Madness” for SJ Pictures.

Jeremy Doner writing historical drama “Napoleon” for Warner Bros with Rupert Sanders to direct.

Cliff Dorfman signs a first-look deal with Relativity Media.

Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani sell thriller spec script “From Here to Albion” to Participant Media.

Bill Kennedy adapting e-book thriller “Cyberstorm” for 20th Century Fox and Chernin Entertainment.

Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele sell comedy pitch to Universal with Apatow Productions.

Tricia McAlpin writing “The Heat” spinoff for 20th Century Fox and Chernin Entertainment.

Matthew Modine adapting Civil War novel “Walk Like a Man” for his prod co Cinco Dedos Peliculas.

Gerardo Naranjo directing untitled project he scripted for Verisimilitude with Dakota Fanning attached.

Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage adapting Mattel doll franchise “Monster High” for Universal.

Grant Thompson sells historical sports drama “Spitfire” to Lionsgate.

Christopher Wheeler (deceased) sells spec script “Nemesis” to Warner Bros. to be rewritten by Craig Rosenberg.