Screenwriting News (September 24–30, 2012)

J.I. Baker adapting his drama thriller novel “The Empty Glass” for Winkler Films.

Frank Cottrell Boyce writing sports drama “The Homeless World Cup” for Blueprint Pictures.

Scott Z. Burns writing drama “Deep Water” for Blueprint Pictures.

Matt Cook’s 2009 Black List action mystery script “By Way of Helena” lands director Kieran Darcy-Smith.

Richard Kelly to write and direct legal drama “Amicus” for his prod co Darko Entertainment.

Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan rewriting supernatural thriller “Waterproof” for Legendary Pictures.

Michael Mitnick adapting children’s book “The Incredible Book Eating Boy” for Universal.

Graham Moore’s screenplay “The Imitation Game” in turnaround from Warner Bros. to Black Bear Pictures.

David Nicholls adapting drama “Far From the Madding Crowd” for Fox Searchlight.