Recent script sales #35

Posted by: the screenwriting mofo on Thursday, October 16th, 2008

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

Netflix, Inc.
Hater
Thriller
Based on British author David Moody’s thriller novel about an epidemic of violence perpetrated by ordinary people.
Buyers: Universal Pictures, Gran Via
Writer: Glen Mazzara

I’m With Cancer
Drama / Comedy
Based on writer Will Reiser’s struggle to beat cancer.
Buyers: Mandate Pictures

What a Wonderful World
Biopic
Louis Armstrong biopic
Buyers: Legende
Writer: Ron Bass

Ramayan 3392 AD
Action
Based on the Liquid Comics’ graphic novel
Buyers: Mandalay Pictures, Liquid Comics, Atmosphere Entertainment MM LLC
Writers: John Collee

Tomorrow News
Action/Thriller
Based on a popular Korean comic series from the 1980s
Buyers: Mirovision

Fish Story
Based on a hit novel by Isaka Kotaro.
Buyers: CJ Entertainment, Amuse Pictures Inc

Yogi Bear
Comedy
A live-action/CGI transformation of the cartoon.
Buyers: Warner Bros. Pictures, De Line Pictures
Writers: Joshua Sternin, Jeffrey Ventimilia

Kung Fu Panda Sequel
Animated
Sequel to the successful Kung Fu Panda movie
Buyer: DreamWorks Animation

I Heard You Paint Houses
Crime Drama
Based on book by Charles Brandt about the mob assassin who many believe had something to do with the disappearance and presumed death of Teamster boss Jimmy Hoffa.
Buyer: Paramount Pictures

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One Response to “Recent script sales #35”

Pam Says:
October 17th, 2008 at 2:57 am

Oh dude!! A kung fu panda sequel?!? Whoohoo!
Although, I don’t see how it can ever compare to the first.

 

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