Screenwriting News (October 23-October 29, 2017)

The week’s writing deals and movie project news.

Tom Edge writing “Judy” for Pathé and Calamity Films.

John Fusco adapting “Pax” for Sidney Kimmel Entertainment.

Drew Goddard adapting YA novel “Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow” for Twentieth Century Fox.

Peter Hedges writing-directing “Ben is Back” for Black Bear Pictures.

Jordan Kandell and Aaron Kandell rewriting “Starfall” for Lionsgate.

Eric Pearson writing “Nonplayer” for Legendary Pictures.

Michael Petroni writing “Rats of Tobruk” for Rumbalara Films.

Sam Pitman and Adam Cole-Kelly sell comedy pitch “Limited Partners” to Paramount Pictures.

Johannes Roberts and Ernest Riera writing “48 Meters Down” for The Fyzz Facility and Altitude Film Entertainment.

Allison Schroeder sells drama pitch “Disruptors” for Good Universe.

Nick Stoller writing “Dora the Explorer” for Paramount Pictures.

Richard Tanne sells untitled pitch to Sony Pictures Entertainment.