"Writers Guild of America West president Daniel Petrie Jr. ("Toy Soldiers") will direct the independent feature "Wilson." Petrie will also produce the film with Vancouver-based Rampage Entertainment. Shooting is skedded to begin early this summer on the pic, a domestic supernatural thriller in the vein of "Poltergeist" and "The Others." Alex Greenfield penned the script. Petrie is best known for penning the two "Beverly Hills Cop" pics, "The Big Easy" and "Toy Soldiers"..." (full details)
New Line Cinema has set Greg Berlanti ("The Broken Hearts Club") to direct "Bridge and Tunnel," a Tribeca-produced comedy about a female stock trader whose wisdom comes from a 16-year-old suburbanite using his home PC to day trade. Berlanti, who created the WB series "Jack & Bobby" and "Everwood" and was a writer-producer for four seasons on "Dawson's Creek," will do a rewrite with Michael Green. He expects to direct the pic later this year. Berlanti will hand over the reins of both shows when they wrap this spring. He'll concentrate on a feature before likely creating another pilot..." (full details)
Steve Pink is set to make his directorial debut on "Accepted" for Universal Pictures. The high-concept comedy centers on a teenager who finds a unique way to outsmart his parents. Adam Cooper and Bill Collage are working on a rewrite based on the original screenplay by Mark Perez. Tom Shadyac is producing with partner Michael Bostick..." (full details)
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