Archive for April, 2008

PITCH SALE?

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Sony coming with an offer for a new pitch out from Billy Hawkins at CAA.  UNTITLED TEMPLE MOUNT POLITICAL THRILLER to be written by Eric Warren Singer.  Chuck Roven producing… Went into studios today.

INTERESTING WRITING TEAM. **UPDATED — SOLD!**

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

**SOLD TO MGM FOR $850K AGAINST 1.35 MIL** 
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS DAVID M. MURCH’S ADVENTURES IN THE LAND OF ZAMETHERIA
Representation: Valarie Phillips & Jenny Fritz (Paradigm)
Written by: Peter Speakman & Michael Galvin
A little boy travels to a magical land, but when he gets home and tells his parents, they have him [...]

SERIAL KILLER SPEC.

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

AT LARGE
Representation: Julie Bloom (Art/Work Entertainment)
Written by: Damon Herriman
In the vein of FARGO & NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN.  A serial killer who targets hitchhikers finds his world unraveling when he picks up a homicidal maniac.  Julie Bloom, attorney Erik Feig attached as producers.  Sean Sorensen into Paramount Vantage, Kopelson & Spitfire.

DIRECTOR’S ASSISTANT GIG.

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

The Weinstein Company is looking for an aspiring director to be a director’s assistant on a new TWC film.  Usual qualifications.  Must have tough skin, be movie literate, and willing to work long hours.  Resumes to: robf@cube-vision.com

GERBER GIG.

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Gerber Pictures based on the Warners lot is looking for an assistant… you’ll want to get in touch with Carrie there.

WMA/ENDEAVOR TEAMING UP… ON THIS SPEC. **UPDATED**

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

**STRAIGHT INTO STUDIOS**
THE LONG BAD NIGHT
Representation: Craig Kestel (WMA) & David Karp (Endeavor)
Written by: Kelly Masterson
A woman and her teen son plot independently to eliminate the threat of her abusive cop husband.  John Cameron attached to produce.  Craig Gillespie attached to direct.

MAGIC IN THE MALL.

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

MALLUSIONIST
Representation: Bill Weinstein & Dawn Saltzman (Endeavor)
Written by: Jase Ricci & Robbie Pickering
Magician comedy.

TEEN COMEDY.

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

HIGH SCHOOL
Representation: CAA
Written by: Stephen Susco & John Stalberg
John Stalberg attached to direct this teen comedy set in high school.

SUPER, SUPER…

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

**STRAIGHT INTO STUDIOS** 
SOON I WILL BE INVINCIBLE
Representation: CAA
Written by: DB Weiss
Based on the Austin Grossman novel published by Pantheon in 2007.  A female cyborg teams up with a group of superheroes to rescue a superhero from supervillain Dr. Impossible.

KIND OF INTERESTING…

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

BROADCAST
Representation: Seth El (House of Scribes)
Written by: Jason Benoit
Teen comedy.  A high school broadcast team of perennial losers take on their undefeated rivals in a national competition for one last chance at the Pacemaker Award.  ANCHORMAN meets DODGEBALL.

PACKAGING GIG…

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Head of TV packaging at The Gersh Agency is looking for an assistant.  Prefer someone with a college degree, prior experience, great organizational skills, and a lot of patience.  Great opportunity to work your way up and become an agent in the TV business.  Resumes to: TVagentasst@yahoo.com

HORROR REMAKE/REIMAGINING. **UPDATED – SOLD TO SUMMIT**

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

**ALSO NOW INTO PARAMOUNT, OVERTURE, SPYGLASS, NEW REGENCY, FOX, GOLD CIRCLE FILMS**
**GOING INTO LION’S GATE, SCREEN GEMS, GHOSTHOUSE, SUMMIT, DIMENSION & TWC**
HOUSE ON SORORITY ROW
Representation: Julien Thuan (UTA)
Written by: Josh Stolberg & Pete Goldfinger
A group of sorority girls are terrorized during their Sorority House’s final graduation night party.  Mike Karz attached to produce.  Writers just [...]