August 3 2006
In Fox news: First, John Scott Shepherd and Todd Holland have sold their spec “Amy After Dark” to the Century City studio. The supernatural horror thriller is about a female NY lawyer who realizes that she’s a vampire. Holland is attached to direct and produce. The project was initially set up at 20th Century Fox TV.
Also, Allan Loeb and Christian Taylor have sold an Untitled Undead Pitch to Fox. The horror story is about a police investigator who harbors a secret: he’s been around for centuries. Loeb will pen the script, while Steven Pearl (Scarlet Fire Films) will produce. 8/3
Newbies Scott Neustadter and Michael M. Weber have been tapped to write “The Pink Panther” sequel for MGM/Sony Pictures. The mystery-comedy follows the further exploits of Inspector Jacques Clouseau, with Steve Martin reprising the role. Robert Simonds is producing, with Elizabeth Cantillon shepherding for the studios. 8/3
B. Clay Moore and Jeremy Haun have sold the film rights to their comic book “The Leading Man” to Universal. The action adventure series follows Nick Walters, a top Hollywood star who moonlights as an international secret agent. Marc Platt will produce, along with Eric Gitter (Closed on Mondays Entertainment). Adam Siegel and Jared Leboff will develop the film for Platt, while Jeffrey Kirschenbaum is doing the same for the studio. The project is out to writers. 8/3
Chris Noth has been tapped to star in the indie film “Frame of Mind.” Carl T. Evans wrote and will direct the thriller about a cop who discovers a deadly cover-up that leads all the way up to the Federal government. Evans is also starring and producing the project, along with Noth and Charles Kipp. 8/3
Macaulay Culkin, Alexis Dziena, Kuno Becker and Eliza Dushku have been cast in the indie film “Sex and Breakfast.” Written and to be directed by Miles Brandman, the dark comedy is about a young couple whose marriage is suffering from bedroom dysfunctions, so their sex therapist recommends that they engage in orgies as a cure. Steven Brandman, Chip Diggins and Andy Adelson are producing. 8/3
Also, Allan Loeb and Christian Taylor have sold an Untitled Undead Pitch to Fox. The horror story is about a police investigator who harbors a secret: he’s been around for centuries. Loeb will pen the script, while Steven Pearl (Scarlet Fire Films) will produce. 8/3
Newbies Scott Neustadter and Michael M. Weber have been tapped to write “The Pink Panther” sequel for MGM/Sony Pictures. The mystery-comedy follows the further exploits of Inspector Jacques Clouseau, with Steve Martin reprising the role. Robert Simonds is producing, with Elizabeth Cantillon shepherding for the studios. 8/3
B. Clay Moore and Jeremy Haun have sold the film rights to their comic book “The Leading Man” to Universal. The action adventure series follows Nick Walters, a top Hollywood star who moonlights as an international secret agent. Marc Platt will produce, along with Eric Gitter (Closed on Mondays Entertainment). Adam Siegel and Jared Leboff will develop the film for Platt, while Jeffrey Kirschenbaum is doing the same for the studio. The project is out to writers. 8/3
Chris Noth has been tapped to star in the indie film “Frame of Mind.” Carl T. Evans wrote and will direct the thriller about a cop who discovers a deadly cover-up that leads all the way up to the Federal government. Evans is also starring and producing the project, along with Noth and Charles Kipp. 8/3
Macaulay Culkin, Alexis Dziena, Kuno Becker and Eliza Dushku have been cast in the indie film “Sex and Breakfast.” Written and to be directed by Miles Brandman, the dark comedy is about a young couple whose marriage is suffering from bedroom dysfunctions, so their sex therapist recommends that they engage in orgies as a cure. Steven Brandman, Chip Diggins and Andy Adelson are producing. 8/3

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