"20th Century Fox has just picked up Sahara Lotti's family comedy "Dear God, It's Me Rod," and has also has signed Lotti to a blind script deal. The story follows a 14-year-old kid who, on Thanksgiving, wishes to be in a family like that of his friend. His dream becomes reality when he wakes up the next morning, but he eventually pines for the life he left behind..." (full details)
"Weinstein Co. genre arm Dimension Films has acquired scribe Scott Milam's script "Wichita" for "Saw 2" helmer Darren Lynn Bousman to direct. The thriller is about an unthinkable crime that destroys the lives of eight characters. Bousman's next project is the third "Saw" feature..." (full details)
Paramount Pictures has hired "X-Men" scribe David Hayter to adapt "Black Monday," Bob Reiss' novel about a catastrophic virus that destroys the world's oil supply. The story follows a federal investigator who tries to stop the spread of the virus. Hayter said the studio sees it as a large-scale disaster pic..." (full details)
