Check out a slew of exciting script sales news.
Judith McCreary, a Consulting Producer on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” has sold a drama script to NBC Universal. The story is based on the real life of Tony Ciaglia, a detective who suffered a brain injury. McCreary also worked on “CSI” and “Criminal Minds” so she is well versed in procedural dramas.
Fox recently ordered two comedy scripts from FishBowl Worldwide Media. “Learn Just Enough to Get Laid” is based on a book of the same name about modern manhood. The series will be written by Jim and Steve Armogida.
The other project Fox picked up from FishBowl is called “Beyond Repair”. This series revolves around a dysfunctional family and the business they run. This series will be ran by Sameer Asad Gardezi (“Mordern Family”).
Scribes Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant (“Night at the Museum”) will write “RentaGhost” for Fox. Ben Stiller recently jumped on board the project about a recently deceased man who starts up an agency where living people can rent ghosts. The film will be based on a BBC children's show from the 70s and 80s.
Writer John Collee (“Master and Commander”) was hired by FOX 2000 to adapt “The Secret Journeys of Jack London”. The book, written by Chris Golden & Tim Lebbon, is a fictional tale about the legendary author's supernatural adventures. Growing up a fan of London, I can't wait to see what they do with this story.
Summit Entertainment acquired the rights to Norwegian author Jo Nesbo's “Headhunter”. The story concerns a corporate headhunter who steals valuable artwork from his clients. While no screenwriter is yet attached, it will only be a matter of time.
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Jack London!
Jack London is my favorite author. He wrote so many amazing novels beyond the well knonw CALL OF THE WILD.
If you're an artist of any ilk, read MARTIN EDEN. It might be a bit tough to get into, but after you get past page 50 or so, you will respect the artist's (and writer's) struggle. Oh, and the ending -- which I will not give away -- is one of the most sublime endings I've ever read/seeen/heard across any project.
Others of his I love are SEA WOLF (of course) and JOHN BARLEYCORN.
Jack London, indeed.
I definitely will check out MARTIN EDEN. Thanks for the heads up. After finishing PLAYER PIANO by Kurt Vonnegut, I've been looking for another good work of fiction.
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