July 17 2006

Nick Thune has sold his pitch “Community College” to Warner Bros. The comedy, which will be co-written by Thune, Kevin Flynn and Kyle Flynn, follows two 20-something underachievers who have dragged their asses for seven years to get a two year degree. Thune will also star in the project which his managers Dave Becky and Michael Rotenberg (3 Arts Entertainment) are producing. 7/17

Chris Downey has sold his spec “My Beautiful Coma” to New Line Cinema. The comedy takes place in a married, but comatose, guy’s dreamscape, in which he successfully seduces every woman he’s ever fantasized about – that is, until his wife enters his psyche to “save him.” Brett Ratner and Jay Stern (Rat Entertainment) are producing. 7/17

Roger Michell is in talks to helm the next installment of the James Bond series (currently known as “Bond 22”). Michael Wilson (Eon Prods.) is producing and is currently looking for a writer to help develop the story. CAA represents Michell. 7/17