An unknown writer, a fast-rising feeding frenzy, and a true multimillion-dollar deal. It’s enough to make executives or aspiring screenplay authors dream of the heady spec script deals of the 1990s.

Brandon Cohen wrote the script that was picked up preemptively by the studio. By Borys Kit Senior Film Writer So far, the new Skydance-owned Paramount has made a wrestling deal, a talent deal and a ...

EXCLUSIVE: In a six-against seven figure deal, Miramax won an auction for Supermax, a high-concept spec script written by David Weil & David J. Rosen, best known for their work on the TV series ...

EXCLUSIVE: In a competitive situation, Lionsgate has landed Renegotiate, a high-concept action-thriller spec by Mark Townend, sources tell us. The film centers on a troubled FBI crisis negotiator who ...

Somehow, Final Destination is 25 years old. The film came out in March 2000, so we can no longer pretend that 25 years ago was 1990. Time may be slippery but no one can cheat Death in this film ...

Following a highly competitive, multi-studio bidding war, Paramount Pictures has purchased “Guys with No Friends,” a spec script from Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont, in a seven-figure deal. Tory ...

Warner Bros. Pictures has acquired a spec script based on the dramatic true story of NBA legend Kobe Bryant joining the Los Angeles Lakers, Variety has confirmed. The project comes from screenwriters ...

The production company and banner have preemptively picked up 'Alignment,' a spec script by Natan Dotan, a man who until a week ago had no representation. By Borys Kit Senior Film Writer An unknown ...