Screenwriting News (November 3-November 9, 2014)

Kristin Lauren Anderson adapting period drama novel “Life and Death in Eden” for Grand Electric Entertainment.

Pam Brady rewriting untitled comedy project for Universal Pictures and Judd Apatow.

Jez Butterworth rewriting untitled James Bond sequel for EON Productions.

Jason Filardi sells untitled supernatural comedy pitch to Asylum Entertainment.

Rupert Friend writing “Barton & Charlie & Checco & Bill” for Bron Studios, Friend to direct.

Ken Nolan sells spy drama spec script “Defection” to Twentieth Century Fox for high-six against seven figures.

Will Simmons adapting action horror comic book “Day Men” for Universal Pictures.

Jack Thorne adapting YA novel “The Scorpio Races” for Focus Features.