Screenwriting News (October 30-November 5, 2017)

The week’s writing deals and movie project news.

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett, and Chad Villella adapting the novel “The Memory Thief” for Twentieth Century Fox.

2014 Black List writer Marissa Jo Cerar adapting dark comedy “The Other Typist” for Fox Searchlight Pictures.

Emma Frost adapting non-fiction book “Switched On” for Focus Features.

David James Kelly adapting drama bio “Grant” for Lionsgate.

Rob Lieber lands “Goosebumps 2” OWA for Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Ron Shelton and Al Reinhert writing “Escape Artist” for Gold Star Films with Shelton to direct.

Katie Silberman adapting 1980s children’s book “The Paper Bag Princess” for Universal Pictures.

Tim Sutton scripted drama “Donnybrook” goes into production for Sierra/Affinity with Sutton directing.

Jonathan van Tulleken scripted suspense thriller “Off Season” with Big Talk Productions, Jon Hamm to star.