"Universal and Gary Ross' Larger Than Life banner have bought the pitch "Sightings" from Dean DeBlois, helmer and writer of "Lilo & Stitch." Live-action project follows a group of kids who discover something never seen by man before while exploring coves and inlets in the Florida Keys..." (full details)
"Disney has made a preemptive seven-figure deal for a buddy comedy pitch by "Family Man" scribes David Diamond and David Weissman. No plot was disclosed, but Aviv hinted that, like "Wedding Crashers," it has a raucous premise built for two male stars. It will be released under the Disney label..." (full details)
"Five U.S. films are among the 21 titles that will have their world premieres in competition at this year's Venice International Film Festival. The U.S. films competing at the Aug. 30-Sept. 9 event are Darren Aronofsky's "The Fountain," Allen Coulter's "Hollywoodland," "Children of Men" from Alfonso Cuaron, "Bobby" from Emilio Estevez and Brian De Palma's "The Black Dahlia"..." (full details)
