Screenwriting News (August 6 — August 12, 2018)

The week’s writing deals and movie project news.

Holly Brix rewriting thriller “Gasp” for Paramount Pictures.

Ian Mackenzie Jeffers writing “Alcatraz” for Hollywood Gang Productions and Thunder Road Pictures.

Brendan Mullin and Chris Baugh sell Untitled Heist Pitch to Legendary Pictures.

Aaron Nee and Adam Nee rewriting “Minecraft” for Warner Bros. Pictures.

Michael Rasmussen, Shawn Rasmussen, and Tim Koomen writing “Meet Jimmy” for Paramount Pictures

John C. Richards sells action drama spec script “The Fishermen” to Voltage Pictures.

Lorene Scafaria writing-directing “Hustlers” for Annapurna Pictures with Jennifer Lopez to star.

Oren Uziel writing “Supergirl” for Warner Bros. Pictures.