Screenwriting News (October 12-October 18, 2015)

Nick Cassavetes writing-directing remake of “Road House” for MGM with Ronda Rousey to star.

Neil Cross writing remake of “Escape From New York” for 20th Century Fox.

Gary Dauberman writing sequel “Annabelle 2” for New Line Cinema.

Ava Dellaria adapting novel “Obsidian” for Sierra/Affinity and Mr. Mudd.

Brian Duffield sells thriller spec script “Underwater” to 20th Century Fox.

David Frigerio sells untitled “Cars” in space pitch to Paramount Animation.

Josh Gad and Ryan Dixon writing “Gorgeous George” for WWE Studios.

Ben Lustig and Jake Thornton adapting “T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents” for Huayi Brothers Pictures and Branded Entertainment.

Christopher Monger adapting novel “Orphan Train” for Broad Green Pictures and Groundswell Productions.

John Ridley writing-directing untitled L.A. Riots Project for Imagine Entertainment and Broad Green Pictures.

John Sayles writing sequel “Django Lives!” for Fast Draw Films.

Matthew Senreich, Tom Sheppard, and Zeb Wells writing “Rabbids” for Sony Pictures Family Entertainment Group.

Shannon Triplett sells science fiction spec script “Ascension” to 20th Century Fox.