Screenwriting News (October 31-November 6, 2016)

This week’s writing deals and movie project news.

Jennifer Ames and Steve Turner adapting comedy science fiction novel “The Regional Office is Under Attack” for MadRiver Pictures.

Ben Briand and Kevin Koehler writing “Fever Heart” for Picture Films and Fortitude International, Briand to direct.

Samantha Buck and Marie Schlingmann writing-directing YA thriller adaptation “Need” for Covert Media.

Leos Carax writing-directing “Annette” for Arena Films.

Miles Chapman writing “Escape Plan 2” for Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films (EFO Films).

James Coyne sells science fiction pitch “Cascade” to Paramount Pictures.

Angus Fletcher adapting “The Longest Journey” for Classic Film Productions.

Karen Gillan to write, direct, and star in “Tupperware Party” for Mt. Hollywood Films.

Michael Green rewriting “Promtheus” sequel for 20th Century Fox.

Liz Hannah sells historical drama spec script “The Post” to Pascal Pictures.

David Hayter writing live-action “Voltron” for Universal Pictures.

Celyn Jones and Joe Bone scripted thriller “Keepers” moving forward with Cross Creek Pictures.

Bart Layton writing-directing “American Animals” for Film4, AI Film, and Lava Bear Films.

Sarah Daggar Nickson writing-directing “A Vigilante” for EFO Films.

Eamon O’Sullivan sells drama western spec script “Yuba” to Netflix.

Daniel Persitz and Devon Kliger sell family comedy spec script “Furby” to The Weinstein Company.

Mark Swift and Damian Shannon writing reboot “Starship Troopers” for Columbia Pictures.

Michael Thomas and Morgan Duncan adapting “Hatchet Men” for Zero Gravity.

Erin Cressida Wilson writing live action “Snow White” for Disney.