"Lionsgate Films has acquired the script "The Escape Artist" from producer Todd Garner. "Escape," an original comedy by brothers Jim and Brian Kehoe, centers on a relationship consultant who gets paid to break people up. Garner helped develop the script with the writers..." (full details)
"Tagline Prods. is has acquiring Dust Bowl tale "The Worst Hard Time," by New York Times scribe Timothy Egan, for development as a feature. Scribe Kirk Ellis ("Into the West") will adapt the nonfiction book which centers on the small number of people who stayed behind on the Great Plains after the cataclysmic dust storms of the 1930s. Their steadfastness was often because of false promises that the land was suitable for farming..." (full details)
"Hugh Jackman will produce hourlong drama "Voyages" for CBS with writer-director Max Makowsk. The potential series has a "Rashomon"-style format revolving around passengers on a high-end cruise line. Jackman and partner John Palmero will executive produce via their Seed Productions and CBS Paramount Network Television. Makowski (One Last Dance) will write and direct the show. CBS has made a script commitment to the project..." (full details)
