Screenwriting News (July 9-July 15, 2018)

The week’s writing deals and movie project news.

Francesca Lia Block adaptation of her novel “Weetzie Bat” going forward with Thirty Three Management.

Julian Fellowes writing Untitled Downton Abbey Movie for Focus Features.

Steve Mallory sells an untitled comedy with LeBron James attached to star for Paramount Pictures.

Margaret Nagle writing Untitled Clementine Project for Maven Pictures.

Justin Rhodes rewriting long dormant sequel script for “RoboCop Returns” for MGM with Neill Blomkamp attached to direct.

Brad Riddell writing skateboard comedy “Back to the Grind” for Branded Pictures Entertainment with Tony Hawk attached to consult and produce.

Geneva Robertson-Dworet adapting action crime novel “Artemis” for Twentieth Century Fox.

Patrick Shanahan writing Buddy Holly pic “Clear Lake” for Prix Productions.

Robert Specland with OWA “Reincarnation Type” for Bad Robot.

Michael Starrbury sells comedy pitch “The Come Up” to New Line Cinema.

Andy Weiss writing “Backyard Legend” for Bee Holder Productions and WeBros Entertainment.