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Writer's Block: Strauss, Soloway, Lemkre

By Garth Franklin Friday November 19th 2004 08:46PM

"DreamWorks has hired scribes Ed Decter and John Strauss to write the animated pic "Puss in Boots," based on the Antonio Banderas-voiced character from "Shrek 2." The studio is contemplating a direct-to-video release. The exact storyline of the film is unclear at this point, but the movie will focus on the swashbuckling kitty voiced by Banderas. Although no deal has been signed, it is likely Banderas would return to voice the character..." (full details) "Paramount has signed "Six Feet Under" scribe and co-exec producer Jill Soloway to adapt "Pledged: The Secret Life of Sororities," which John Goldwyn is developing. The former Par prexy, who segued into an exclusive production deal with the studio in January, hopes to mine the same comic turf as the studio's "Mean Girls"..." (full details) "David Dobkin, Darren Lemke and Neal Moritz are teaming up for "Jack," an action-adventure feature at New Line Cinema. Dobkin will direct, while Lemke will write. Dobkin and Moritz are producing. While many details are being kept under wraps, the story centers on a farm boy who dreams of becoming a solider like his father and the journey he takes to fulfill that dream..." (full details) Thanks to 'KC'

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