Gold Circle Films has acquired sitcom scribe Jeff Lowell's script "How I Met My New Boyfriend's Dead Fiance," which will mark his feature directorial debut. Project is moving forward to begin production this fall. Lowell also penned "John Tucker Must Die" coming out this July..." (full details)
Universal has tapped Belgian helmer Erik Van Looy ("The Memory of a Killer") to direct supernatural thriller "Dream House". The story centers on a man moving his family into what first appears to be an ideal country residence, followed by a series of ominous occurrences. David Loucka penned the script whilst Ehren Kruger and Daniel Bobker will produce..." (full details)
John August has been tapped to rewrite Touchstone Pictures' "Bob the Musical." Mark Waters is attached to direct the musical comedy which follows a mild-mannered man who suddenly hears the "inner song" of people's hearts after being struck in the head. Mike Bender wrote the original script. Tony-winning composer-lyricist Marc Shaiman is writing music and lyrics for the project..." (full details)
Cinema Libre Studio has acquired North American rights to "The Sons of Buena Vista," Wim Wenders' sequel to 1999's "Buena Vista Social Club". The film, directed by German Kral and produced by Wenders, will be released in the summer in the U.S. In the feature-length docudrama, Pio Leyva, the singer and composer who also appeared in the first film, introduces the next generation of Cuban musical talent. Leyva died of a heart attack Thursday in Cuba..." (full details)
