"Paramount has acquired the female buddy comedy pitch "Groupies," with SNL's Amy Poehler and Aussie actress Isla Fisher ("Wedding Crashers") aboard to star. The duo came up with the idea for the pic and will take exec producer credits. Storyline finds Poehler and Fisher in the world of rock groupies. Erica Rivinoja will pen the script..." (full details)

"Doug Liman will direct "Jumper," an adaptation of the Steven Gold novel that Arnon Milchan's New Regency is fully financing. Company is planning a three-picture adventure trilogy about a teenager who discovers he can teleport from one place to another. "Fight Club" scribe Jim Uhls will rewrite a script by David Goyer; production will begin in spring. The 17-year-old protag first learns that he can "jump" when he escapes his abusive father..." (full details)

"Warner Bros. Pictures has bought sci-fi spec script "Mainline" from scribe Brett Matthews ("Serenity") for Dylan Sellers to produce through his Warners-based shingle. Studio insiders were keeping the storyline of the futuristic thriller under wraps..." (full details)

Thanks to 'KC'