Screenwriting News (October 22— October 28, 2018)

The week’s writing deals and movie project news.

Eleanor Catton adapting “Emma” for Working Title Films.

Michael Gilio adapting horror novel “Dark Harvest” for New Regency.

Anthony McCarten options untitled John Lennon and Yoko Ono biopic to Universal Pictures.

Bryce McGuire writing “Whisper” for Amblin Partner based on a short film.

Marquita Robinson adapting remake of 1995 movie “Clueless” for Paramount Pictures.

Matthew Robinson rewriting “Monster Problems” for Paramount Players.

Daniel Stern writing, directing, and starring in “Everything’s Peachy” for Lone Suspect.

Yamara Taylor writing comedy “Co-Parenting” for Universal Pictures.