Screenwriting News (May 21-May 27, 2018)

The week’s writing deals and movie project news.

Ashley Avis writing-directing remake of “Black Beauty” for Bolt Pictures and Constantin Film.

Chris Brancato writing “My Dearest Fidel” for Warner Bros. Pictures with Gia Gadot to star.

Lucas Carter sells action comedy pitch “Public Enemy” to New LIne Cinema with LeBron James and Channing Tatum attached to star.

Ryan Condal adapting science fiction comic “Analog” for Lionsgate.

Cory Goodman sells horror thriller spec script “The Oberlin Incident” to Paramount in an auction for a reported high-six figures.

Cheryl Guerriero adapting memoir “Maiden Voyage” for Cohen Media Group.

James Mangold and Simon Kinberg writing Untitled Boba Fett Project for Walt Disney Pictures.

Kay Oyegun writing Untitled Bard Prison Initiative Project for Warner Bros. Pictures.

Nicholas Pileggi scripted thriller “The Street” at Entertainment One (eOne), Tooley Productions, and Edward R. Pressman Film Corp. with Antoine Fuqua to diredct.

Mike Rianda and Jeff Rowe scripted animation comedy “The Mitchells Vs. The Machines” a go at Sony Pictures Animation with Rianda directing, Chris Miller and Phil Lord to produce.

Tommy Wirkola writing-directing “Intruders” for Blumhouse Productions and Gary Sanchez Productions.

Kat Wood sells science fiction thriller pitch “Genus” to Pascal Pictures.