NEW ATTACHMENTS
All the Bright Places Logline: A girl learns to live from a boy who intends to die. Production Company(s): Demarest Films, Mazur/Kaplan Company Producer(s): Paula Mazur, Mitchell Kaplan, William D. Johnson, Sam Englebardt Writer(s): Jennifer Niven Director(s): Miguel Arteta Cast: Elle Fanning Details: Based on the novel "All the Bright Places" written by Jennifer Niven and to be published by Alfred A. Knopf January 6, 2015. SSN Insight: Arteta recently directed Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day, and previously Cedar Rapids and Youth In Revolt.
Baywatch (Reboot) Logline: Story is based on the '90's worldwide hit TV show. Studio/Distributor: Paramount Pictures Production Company(s): The Montecito Picture Company, Contrafilm, Vinson Films, Flynn Picture Co., 7 Bucks Entertainment Producer(s): Greg Bonann, Douglas Schwartz, Michelle Rogers Berk, Beau Flynn, Ali Bell Writer(s): Damian Shannon, Mark Swift, Justin Malen, Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon Director(s): Seth Gordon (in talks) Cast: Dwayne Johnson Details: Based on the NBC television show "Baywatch" (1989-2000) starring David Hasselhoff, Pamela Anderson, Carmen Electra and Yasmine Bleeth. SSN Insight: Jeremy Garelick was previously attached to direct. Project was originally in development at Dreamworks, which paid seven figures for the film rights to the TV show.
Bob the Musical Logline: A mild-mannered man suddenly hears the "inner song" of people's hearts after being struck in the head. Studio/Distributor: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Production Company(s): Benderspink, Contrafilm, Vinson Films, Flynn Picture Co. Producer(s): Chris Bender, JC Spink, Beau Flynn, Tripp Vinson, Jake Weiner Writer(s): Bret McKenzie, Michael Chabon Director(s): Michel Hazanavicius Cast: Tom Cruise SSN Insight: Mark Waters was previously attached to direct. Adam Shankman was previously attached to produce and direct. Chris Miller and Phil Lord were previously attached to co-direct. Disney has signed on Bret McKenzie and Michael Chabon to rewrite the comedy that’s been in development since 2004.
Dr. Strange Logline: Dr. Stephen Strange loses his ability to operate after a terrible accident, but finds new purpose when a mystical being known as the Ancient One reveals that Dr. Strange is the newly designated Sorceror Supreme, responsible for protecting the planet from evil. Studio/ Distributor: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Production Company(s): Marvel Entertainment Producer(s): Kevin Feige Writer(s): Jon Spaihts, Thomas Dean Donnelly, Josh Oppenheimer, David S. Goyer, Michael France Director(s): Scott Derrickson Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tilda Swinton, Rachel McAdams (in talks) Details: Based on the Marvel Comics character of Dr. Strange created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko who debuted in the series in 1963. SSN Insight: Project was previously in development at Savoy Pictures with Wes Craven attached to write and direct. Project was previously set up at Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Five Nights at Freddy's Logline: In Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, an animatronic animal band performs kiddy songs by day and goes on killing sprees by night. Studio/ Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures Production Company(s): Vertigo Entertainment, KatzSmith Productions Producer(s): Roy Lee, Seth Grahame-Smith, David Katzenberg Writer(s): Gil Kenan, Tyler Burton Smith Director(s): Gil Kenan Details: Based the video game series created by Scott Cawthon. SSN Insight: Kenan directed City Of Ember and most recently the Poltergeist remake.
Hacksaw Ridge Logline: Set in WWII at a base camp in South Carolina and follows the recruits as they learn basic wartime survival skills before being deployed to Japan where they come face to face with the action at the Battle of Okinawa. Studio/ Distributor: Lionsgate Production Company(s): Permut Presentations, Pandemonium, Cross Creek Pictures Producer(s): Terry Benedict, David Permut, Bill Mechanic, Brian Oliver, Tyler Thompson Writer(s): Robert Schenkkan, Randall Wallace Director(s): Mel Gibson Cast: Andrew Garfield, Vince Vaughn, Sam Worthington SSN Insight: Previously set up at Walt Disney Pictures. Terry Benedict was originally hired to write the screenplay at the studio. Literary Sale Date was in August of 2001. Randall Wallace was previously attached to direct. Vaughn will play the role of Sgt. Howell, a non-commissioned officer from Alabama whose job is to make sure the soldiers are ready for battle.
Kong: Skull Island Logline: Based on the mythic origins of King Kong on his home Skull Island, which is ruled by mutant giant creatures. Studio/ Distributor: Universal Pictures Production Company(s): Legendary Entertainment, Disruption Entertainment Producer(s): Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Mary Parent Writer(s): Tony Gilroy, John Gatins, Max Borenstein Director(s): Jordan Vogt-Roberts Cast: Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson, Russell Crowe SSN Insight: Joe Cornish was previously mentioned to direct. Michael Keaton and JK Simmons were previously attached as members of the cast.
LBJ Logline: Lyndon Johnson goes from powerful Senate Majority Leader, powerless Vice President to President of the United States following the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Studio/ Distributor: No Studio Available. Production Company(s): Castle Rock Entertainment, Star Thrower Entertainment, Acacia Entertainment, Savvy Media Holdings Producer(s): Matthew George, Rob Reiner, Liz Glotzer, Michael Williams, Tim White Writer(s): Joey Hartstone Director(s): Rob Reiner Cast: Woody Harrelson, Richard Jenkins, Bill Pullman SSN Insight: Project was included in the 2014 Black List.
Neighbors 2 Logline: In this sequel, a sorority moves next door to married parents Mac and Kelly, who turn to their former nemeses from the Delta Psi Beta fraternity to help battle the wild young women. Studio/ Distributor: Universal Pictures Production Company(s): Point Grey Pictures, Good Universe Producer(s): Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver Writer(s): Andrew Jay Cohen, Brendan O'Brien Director(s): Nicholas Stoller Cast: Seth Rogen, Zac Efron, Rose Byrne, Ike Barinholtz, Chloe Grace Moretz Details: Sequel to "Neighbors" (2014), directed by Nicholas Stoller and starring Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, and Zac Efron. SSN Insight: Moretz is also cast in Brain on Fire and Trolls, both in production along with The 5th Wave awaiting release.
Oliver! Logline: Based on Lionel Bart’s stage musical of the same name. Studio/ Distributor: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Releasing Production Company(s): Working Title Films, Cameron Mackintosh, Ltd. Producer(s): Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Cameron Mackintosh Writer(s): Lee Hall Director(s): Toby Haynes Details: Lionel Bart's stage musical "Oliver!," an adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel "Oliver Twist," was previously adapted to film as "Oliver!" (United Kingdom/1968), directed by Carol Reed and starring Ron Moody and Oliver Reed. SSN Insight: Haynes previously directed the BBC One adaptation of Jonathan Strange & Mister Norrell.
Ports of Call Logline: A Turkish-Lebanese man and the Jewish woman he loves are forced apart during the Arab-Israeli War. Production Company(s): BKM Film, Tessalit Productions, Symply Entertainment, LLC., Nisibis Arts Producer(s): Ron Senkowski, Samira Kawas, Jean Brehat Writer(s): Atiq Rahimi, Ron Senkowski Director(s): Atiq Rahimi Cast: Louis Garrel, Golshifte Farahani, Pierre Niney, Alice Rahimi Details: Based on the novel "Ports of Call" written by Amin Maloouf and published by Grasset in 1996. SSN Insight: Danis Tanovic was previously attached to direct.
The Cartel Logline: A DEA agent assigned in Mexico at the start of Nixon’s war on drugs and the head of the world’s most powerful drug cartel are mortal enemies who battle each other over several decades. Studio/ Distributor: 20th Century Fox Production Company(s): Ridley Scott Films , Appian Way, The Story Factory Producer(s): Shane Salerno, Ridley Scott, Michael Schaefer, Leonardo DiCaprio Writer(s): Shane Salerno Director(s): Ridley Scott Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio (in talks) Details: Based on the novel "The Cartel" written by Don Winslow and to be published by Alfred A. Knopf on June 23, 2015. It is the sequel to his first drug war epic "The Power of the Dog" which was published by Knopf in 2005. SSN Insight: Winslow and Salerno plan to use both books as source material to create a two-film epic that spans 45 years. Both films will be shopped around by CAA in the summer of 2015 under the title "The Cartel" with Fox winning the auction in a deal estimated at $6 million for book rights and screenwriting fees.
The Rosie Project Logline: A socially awkward genetics professor designs a questionnaire to help him find the perfect partner. Studio/ Distributor: Columbia Pictures Production Company(s): Matt Tolmach Productions, COTA Films Producer(s): Matt Tolmach, Michael Costigan Writer(s): Scott Neustadter, Michael H Weber, Graeme Simsion Director(s): Richard Linklater (in talks) Cast: Jennifer Lawrence Details: Based on the novel "The Rosie Project" written by Graeme Simsion and published by Simon & Schuster in October 2013. SSN Insight: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller were previously in talks to direct.
Untitled Jason Bourne Sequel Logline: Storyline is under wraps. Studio/ Distributor: Universal Pictures Production Company(s): Kennedy/Marshall Company, Pearl Street Films, Captivate Entertainment Producer(s): Frank Marshall, Matt Damon, Paul Greengrass, Jeffrey Weiner, Ben Smith Writer(s): Matt Damon, Paul Greengrass, Christopher Rouse Director(s): Paul Greengrass Cast: Matt Damon, Alicia Vikander, Julia Stiles, Tommy Lee Jones Details: Sequel to "The Bourne Identity" (2002) directed by Doug Liman and starring Matt Damon. Based on the novel "The Bourne Supremacy" written by Robert Ludlum and published by Bantam Books in 1987. SSN Insight: Rumored Jones will play a superior officer at the CIA.
Wonder Woman Logline: A woman from the closely guarded amazon homeland of Paradise Island travels to the outside world and becomes Wonder Woman. Studio/ Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures Production Company(s): DC Entertainment, Atlas Entertainment, Cruel & Unusual Films Producer(s): Charles Roven, Richard Suckle, Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder Writer(s): Patty Jenkins, Jason Fuchs, Michael Goldenberg, Matthew Jennison, Brent Strickland Director(s): Patty Jenkins Cast: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine Details: Based on the comic book "Wonder Woman" written by William Moulton Marston published by DC Comics. SSN Insight: Warner Bros and Silver Pictures bought a "Wonder Woman" spec script by Matthew Jennison and Brent Strickland in February 2007. Their take was Wonder Woman set against the backdrop of World War II. Ivan Reitman previously attached to direct. George Miller previously attached to direct. Joss Whedon previously attached to direct, but left due to creative differences.
Speech & Debate Logline: Follows a misfit trio of high school students who, frustrated by the hypocrisy of their authority figures, revive their school’s long since shut-down speech and debate club. Blogging, blackmail and showtunes ensue. Production Company(s): Sycamore Pictures Writer(s): Stephen Karam Director(s): Dan Harris Cast: Wendi McLendon-Covey, Liam James, Sarah Steel SSN Insight: Wendi McLendon-Covey currently stars on The Goldbergs. In the film she will play Joan, mother of one of the film’s trio of debate students. The film is currently shooting in Jackson, MS through August 8.
NEW PROJECTS
Bed Rest Logline: An expectant mother who is confined to bed rest starts to experience paranormal events. Studio/Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) Production Company(s): Sunswept Entertainment Producer(s): Chris Sparling, Karen Rosenfelt Writer(s): Lori Evans Taylor SSN Insight: MGM has bought the script in a strong preemptive deal in the mid-six figures on July 24.
Down to a Sunless Sea Logline: Storyline for the action picture are under wraps. Studio/Distributor: Focus Features Production Company(s): Revelations Entertainment, Bruce Cohen Productions Producer(s): Morgan Freeman, Bruce Cohen, Lori McCreary Writer(s): David Gleeson Cast: Morgan Freeman SSN Insight: CAA handled the package deal that included Morgan Freeman.
Just Mercy Logline: Walter McMillan, a black man wrongly accused of murder, spent six years on death row before Bryan Stevenson of the Equal Justice Initiative, got him exonerated. Production Company(s): Gil Netter Productions, Broad Green Pictures Producer(s): Gil Netter Writer(s): Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Lanham Director(s): Destin Daniel Cretton Cast: Michael B. Jordan Details: Based on the memoir, "Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption" written by Bryan Stevenson and published by Spiegal & Grau in October, 2014. SSN Insight: Several major studios, including Paramount and Universal, bid on the book before Broad Green Pictures got the rights. Will Smith and Denzel Washington had shown interest in playing roles in the film.
Manhattan Love Story Logline: An Italian man and a Chinese woman meet and fall in love in New York City. Studio/Distributor: Hero Films Production Company(s): Fable House Writer(s): Andy Tennant, Rick Parks, Adrien Brody Director(s): Andy Tennant Cast: Adrien Brody, Ni Ni SSN Insight: Chinese investment backed Hero Films launched to be headed by chairman Peter Luo with offices in Melbourne and LA. They will finance, produce and distribute keying on the U.S. and China markets 3-5 films a year with financial partner China Wit Media. This film is budgeted at $15 million.
Untitled Nosferatu Remake Logline: Remake of the classic silent film based on the Dracula mythology. Studio/Distributor: Studio 8 Production Company(s): Parts and Labor Producer(s): Jay Van Hoy, Lars Knudsen Writer(s): Robert Eggers Director(s): Robert Eggers Details: Remake of the silent classic "Nosferatu" (Germany/1922) directed by F. W. Murnau and starring Max Schreck. SSN Insight: Eggers also has a deal with Studio 8 to write and direct the medieval film The Knight with the same producers.
Voices Through the Trumpet Logline: In the 1800s, the first documentation of a haunted house involved two girls, the Fox sisters, who disavowed the haunting when they grew up, and then died mysteriously. Studio/Distributor: Fox Searchlight Pictures Production Company(s): Di Novi Pictures, Conde Nast Publications, Inc. Producer(s): Dawn Ostroff, Jeremy Steckler, Alison Greenspan Writer(s): J.T. Petty Details: Based on the article "Voices Through the Trumpet" written by Carl Carmer and published in The New Yorker in 1936. SSN Insight: Petty is also writing the Splinter Cell film with Tom Hardy attached.
Adi Shankar’s Gods And Secrets Logline: In a world in which superheroes exist, personal foibles and the resulting celebrity culture are front and center. In the story, tragedy has struck the superheroic team Guardians of Justice, and in its aftermath secrets are revealed, lives are changed, and the war to end all wars begins. Production Company(s): Discourse Media Producer(s): Jackson Rathbone, Adi Shankar, Jenni Powell, Shawn Deloache Director(s): Adi Shankar Cast: Diamond Dallas Page, Jackson Rathbone, Kellan Lutz, Sharni Vinson, Andy Milonakis SSN Insight: Marks Shankar’s directorial debut, he previously produced the much publicized Power/Rangers fan film.
The Sentence Logline: Storyline under wraps, but noted as a futuristic revenge thriller similar to Death Wish. Studio/Distributor: Eurocorp Production Company(s): Applebox Entertainment Producer(s): Marc Helwig Writer(s): Creighton Rothenberger, Katrin Benedikt Director(s): Neil Marshall SSN Insight: Marshall has directed Game of Thrones and the pilots of the Starz series Black Sails and Constantine. EuropaCorp will fully finance.
The Law of Return Logline: Centers on the 1985 arrest and 2015 parole of former U.S. intelligence analyst Jonathan Pollard, who was sentenced to life in prison for passing top secret information to the Israeli government. Production Company(s): The Jackal Group Producer(s): Gail Berman, Rory Koslow Writer(s): Martin Blank Details: Based on the play The Law Of Return, by playwright Martin Blank about Pollard’s rocky employment by the U.S. Navy, and his motivations for turning spy. SSN Insight: Pollard is set to be paroled in November after spending 30 years in prison.
Untitled Shaft Reboot Logline: Storyline under wraps, but will be a contemporary reboot about the iconic private detective known as Shaft. Studio/Distributor: New Line Cinema Production Company(s): Davis Entertainment Producer(s): Ira Napoliello, John Davis Writer(s): Alex Barrow, Kenya Barris Details: Reboot of the film Shaft (1971) directed by Gordon Parks and starring Richard Roundtree. SSN Insight: The previous reboot, Shaft, was released in 2000 and directed by John Singleton, starring Samuel L. Jackson.