Recent script sales #19

Posted by: the screenwriting mofo on Monday, August 11th, 2008

Want to know what Hollywood has been buying in the last week or so? Below are recent script sales since 8/7/08 through 8/8/08. Info on sales price and loglines are included as available.

The Millionaires’ Unit
Drama
Based on the book ‘The Millionaires’ Unit: The Aristocratic Flyboys Who Fought the Great War and Invented American Airpower’ by Marc Wortman
Buyers: Princess Pictures, Pamela Fielder, Amy Dean Kennedy
Writer: Marc Wortman

My Legendary Girlfriend
Romantic Comedy
Based on a book.
Buyers: Princess Pictures, Pamela Fielder, Amy Dean Kennedy
Writers: Mike Gayle , Mike Glock

3 Carats in 30 Days
Romantic Comedy
A PR rep uses one of her client’s books to get him to propose marriage.
Buyers: Princess Pictures, Pamela Fielder, Amy Dean Kennedy
Writer: Mimosa Jones
Agency: CAA, Rain Management

Wolves in Chic Clothing
Comedy
Based on a book.
Buyers: Princess Pictures, Pamela Fielder, Amy Dean Kennedy
Writers: Carrie Karasyov , Jill Kargman , Mimosa Jones
Agency: CAA, Rain Management

Maximum Ride
Action, Thriller
Based on the James Patterson book
Buyers: Columbia, Seaside Entertainment, James Patterson Entertainment, Avi Arad, Ari Arad, Steven Paul , James Patterson, Steve Bowen, Leopoldo Gout, James Patterson
Writers: James Patterson , Don Payne

The Ivy Chronicles
Comedy, Drama
Based on the book.
Buyers: Warner Bros., Jessica Goodman, Jerry Weintraub, Mark Vahradian
Writers: Karen Quinn , Stan Zimmerman , James Berg , Tracey Jackson , Aline Brosh McKenna
Agency: Endeavor
Attorney: Jeanne Newman

The Dying of the Light
Drama
A CIA agent with Alzheimer’s is forced to retire - spec sale.
Buyers: Nick Wechsler, Steve Schwartz, Paula Mae Schwartz
Writer: Paul Schrader

Remember Their Names
Drama, War
Based on a book.
Buyers: Little Studio Films, Alexandra Yacovlef, Alexia Melocchi, Mimi Leder
Writers: Jim Longhi , Reuben Leder

Train
Crime, Drama
Based on a book.
Buyer:
Production Company: Lakeshore Entertainment
Writers: Pete Dexter , Allison Burnett

Untitled Project by Jason Sullivan
Comedy
Friends in their 30s start a summer camp for adults. - treatment sale
Buyers: Columbia, Doug Belgrad, Jonathan Kadin, Jennifer Klein, Sheldon Turner
Writer: Jason Sullivan
Sales Price: Six figures

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Topics: Recent deals and sales

 

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