Warner Bros. Pictures has purchased the coming-of-age adventure "The Treehouse" from writers Ron Friedman and Steve Bencich. Wes Ball will make his feature directing debut on the project. "Treehouse" follows the adventures of a lonely boy who discovers a magical treehouse in his backyard and is propelled into a fantastical forest where children rule and parents are a distant memory..." (full details)
Jason Patric is set to star in "Walker," a drama co-written and to be directed by Matt Williams (creator of "Roseanne" and "Home Improvement"). The drama, which Williams co-wrote with Alex Paraskevas, is set in 1957. Patric will play a charming seducer and underachiever in a small town who is forced to make heartbreaking decisions to save his two daughters. Pic will shoot in May..." (full details)
Wendy Hughes will play the co-lead in "Caterpillar Wish." The A$1.4 million (US$1.1 million) pic was written and will be directed by Sandra Sciberras. Due to roll in June in Robe, South Australia, "Caterpillar Wish" is a drama about belonging and loss viewed through the eyes of a 15-year-old girl. Hughes will play the main character's mom..." (full details)
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