Magnet Management is out with another interesting spec, trying to make this their fourth sale in as many weeks. They’ve got a great eye for quality material, and this one sounds sweet. From the writer of the novel HONEYMOON WITH HARRY that Paul Haggis is adapting and directing for New Line Cinema comes:
WHEN THE RAIN FALLS
Representation: Bob Sobhani [...]
JERKBUSTERS
Representation: Doug White (Ripple Effect Management)
Written by: TAC
A group of ex-jerks dedicate themselves to saving the world from jerks, until a group of jerks fights back.
We are hearing that long time DreamWorks senior creative executive and valued member of the DW team has left DreamWorks to join Fox.
UPDATE: Looks like comedy spec LITTLE BIG STAN, is looking more big than little… We are hearing that the spec has a great lead role for a male comedy star and is attracting interest … A REVERSE BIG, about a grown man who becomes a 14 year old boy, the spec was written by Matt [...]
Not all specs sell on opening weekend… Others take a longer, more windy road to a buyer… We’re happy to report that the Gary Spinelli spec, THE WAITING ROOM, first reported on our site in February, has sold to Bauer Martinez as the first script in a two picture deal. Marc Manus repped the writer. The story [...]
DYING TO BE JANE
Representation: Original Content
Written by: Susan Leonard
Romantic comedy. A woman falls for her guardian angel.
Well, we’ve finally joined the 21st century and added a SEARCH box to our site… See bottom right on the sidebar. So, if you’re looking to find a comedy, see what CAA or WMA has gone out with lately, or check out if anyone else has a spec about epic water gun fights or bachelor/bachelorette parties gone wrong… search away…
We are hearing good things about this new spec… This solid concept is executed in classic rom-com style… Think Nancy Myers or Nora Ephron, not Apatow.
DISENGAGED
Representation: Jen Good (MTA) & Dannie Festa (Festa Entertainment)
Written by: Julie Sherman Wolfe
A girl gets dumped by her fiancee five minutes after arriving in Vegas for her bachelorette party.
I’ve long quoted classic Segal lines like ”The worst vice is advice…” So, this holds some appeal based on the title alone.
VAN DAMME VS. SEGAL
Representation: Sarah Lemkin (Endeavor) & BenderSpink.
Written by: The Drews
ALIBI GUY
Representation: Martha Avedikian (Cadre Entertainment)
Written by: The Two Debs (Stolberg & Bancroft)
Broad comedy pitch. Going out tomorrow. FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF meets LIAR, LIAR meets DIAL M FOR MURDER.
LAKE EFFECT
Representation: Bob Sobhani (Magnet Management)
Written by: Justin Bull
Psychological thriller in the vein of MISERY. Magnet Pictures attached to produce.
REVENANT
Representation: Eric Williams (Pierce-Williams Entertainment)
Written by: Aaron De Orive
Werewolf horror.