Screenwriting News (November 12-November 18, 2012)

Phil Allocco writing-directing romantic comedy “The Truth About Lies” for Rumpus Productions.

Doug Atchison writing sports drama “Turk” for Tenth Green Productions with Ed Burns to star.

Simon Beaufoy adapting drama novel “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” for Film4 Productions.

Max La Bella writing untitled thriller project for Dimension Films.

Michael Brandt and Derek Haas set up serial killer movie “Shake” at Paramount.

Jez Butterworth rewriting “Asteroids” for Universal.

Joseph Dembner writing found footage thriller “Home Invasion” for Silver Pictures.

Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill adapting science fiction video game “Deus Ex: Human Revolution” for CBS Films.

Andrea di Stefano writing thriller “Paradise Lost” for Studio 37 / Pathé.

Josh Gad and Ryan Dixon writing Twins sequel “Triplets” for Universal.

Jane Goldman writing “Pinocchio” for Warner Bros.

Sebastian Gutierrez adapting sci-fi novella “Seasons” for Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Julia Hart adapting novel “Beautiful Disaster” for Warner Bros.

Philip Kerr adapting historical drama “The Poison Kitchen” for Constantin Films.

Ryan Knighton scripting heist thriller “Thick As Thieves” for Fox 2000.

Daniel Mackey adapting children’s book series “School of Fear” for Red Crown Productions.

John McLaughlin writing Johnny Carson biopic in conjunction with the Carson estate.

Dalan Musson and Timo Vuorensola adapting graphic novel “Jeremiah Harm” for BOOM! Studios.

Eric Singer adapting action thriller video game “Splinter” for Ubisoft Motion Pictures.

Peter Travis adaptation of novel “Prone Gunman” for Studio Canal lands Sean Penn to start.

Alan Trezza sells supernatural thriller spec script “Sanctuary” to Paramount.

Harry Werksman adapting remake of “Starchaser: The Legend of Orin” for Rilean Pictures.