"Stephan Elliott has written the comedy script "Easy Virtue" for Fragile Films. "Easy Virtue" is based on Noel Coward's play of the same name, which was turned into a silent movie by Alfred Hitchcock in the 20's. The new script is in the comic style normally associated with Coward, and has been approved by his estate..." (full details)
"Walt Disney Pictures has paid seven figures for a family comedy pitch from Geoff Rodkey, a screenwriter who quickly has cultivated a reputation as a go-to guy for the genre. Mandeville Films' David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman and Tollin/Robbins' Brian Robbins and Mike Tollin are teaming to produce. While details are being kept under wraps, it is known that Rodkey's untitled project revolves around a disenfranchised father and his disillusioned son..." (full details)
"Yari Film Group ("Find Me Guilty") has set an August 18th rollout for its Edward Norton starrer "The Illusionist" which it picked up at this year's Sundance Film Festival. Norton plays a magician in turn-of-the-20th-century Vienna who falls in love with a woman above his social standing. When she becomes engaged to a prince, the magician uses his powers to win her back and undermine the stability of the royal house of Vienna..." (full details)
