Screenwriting News (January 28 — February 3, 2019)

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

Christopher Bell writing “Stardust” for Salon Pictures with Johnny Flynn to star as a young David Bowie.

Richard D’Ovidio writing horror project “True Haunting” for Screen Gems.

David Farr writing science fiction “Quatermass” for Legendary Pictures and Hammer Films.

Brandy Finmark and Jessica Blackwell sell untitled Coachella comedy pitch to Paramount Players.

Alyssa Hill adapting memoir “A Taste Of Power” for Unburdened Entertainment and SB Projects with Chinonye Chukwu attached to direct.

Lisa Joy directing science fiction thriller “Reminiscence” for Kilter Films, Michael De Luca Productions, and FilmNation Entertainment with Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson to star.

Kyle Pennekamp and Scott Turpel writing untitled ensemble comedy for Original Films with Sofia Vergara attached to star.

Tiller Russell writing-directing crime drama “Silk Road” for High Frequency Entertainment and Mutant Enemy Productions.

Leigh Whannell writing remake of “Escape from New York” for Twentieth Century Fox.