Screenwriting News (January 1— January 20, 2019)

Script sales, pitch deals, greenlit projects, talent attachments, and more.

David Birke and Tony Mosher drama “Picking Cotton” at Sidney Kimmel Entertainment.

Neil Burger writing-directing science fiction thriller “Voyagers” for AGC Studios, Thunder Road Pictures, and Nota Bene Productions.

Willem Grobler writing-directing crime thriller “God Is Good” for Bandit Country and UpperRoom Productions.

Jim Hecht and Tracy McMillan set up comedy pitch “Fairy Tale Ending” at Universal Pictures.

David Henry Hwang writing live-action remake of “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame” for Walt Disney Pictures.

Kelly Marcel writing “Venom 2” for Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Art Marcum and Matt Holloway writing new “Masters of the Universe” script for Warner Bros. Pictures.

Bryce McGuire thriller script “The White Room” in preemptive pickup by Amblin Partners.

Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan writing remake/reboot of “Final Destination” for New Line Cinema.

Steve Pink and Jeff Morris sell supernatural comedy pitch “Slime” to Paramount Players.

Zak Olkewicz adapting short horror film “Behind” for Lionsgate.

Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan scripted untitled “Ghostbusters” project announced at Sony Pictures Entertainment with Reitman directing.

Kyle Rideout and Josh Epstein pitch “Astrid’s Death List” to Paramount Pictures.

Dana Stevens scripted drama “Fatherhood” at Sony Pictures Entertainment with Kevin Hart to star.