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Between May 1st and May 31st, we tracked a total of 19 feature specs out. We’ve seen a progressively steady decline of specs hitting the market since re-openings have started to rise. May marks the second lost number out, next to January. The more shocking number is that of the 19 feature specs out, only 2 have some type of attachment, with one additional spec from a past month selling in May.

Grandview is out with MAKE THE YULETIDE GAY by Mike Van Waes. A perpetually single man gets more than he bargained for when his family mistakes his dating app hookup for a wholesome new boyfriend.

Between April 1st and April 30th, we tracked a total of 22 feature specs out. While it’s a positive from last April, it’s continuing our steady decline of specs from the past couple of months. We’ve seen a 12% decrease in specs from March’s count. We’ve continued to decrease in specs since February, wherein in a traditional market, we’d see increases in April, a hot month for the material.

Netflix has picked up SHARP by José Padilha & Nicolette Noble. A group of six knife-wielding assassins are forced to work together.

Between March 1st and March 31st, we tracked a total of 25 specs out. This marks a minimal 2.8% decrease in specs from February’s count. So, while March did not outperform February, we saw little drop-off between the months. Of the 25 specs out, 9 have some type of attachment.

Management 360 is out with MAHWAH by Reed Van Dyk. A bitter feud reverberates from the past to the present day.

CAA and Lit Entertainment are out with MEEBO & ME by Matt Lieberman. A divorced dad goes through great lengths to get his son the hot new toy, an adorable robot.

Love is in the air as we reach what some believe to be the most romantic month of the year – February. Sure we had yet another impeachment trial, but from awkward online Hinge dates to sweet cards from Grandma, February is showing some promise on all fronts.

Typically, January serves as that buffering month following the busy holiday season where everyone slowly emerges from the depths, picks up steam at work, and gets back into the rhythm of things.

Netflix picked up MIXTAPE by Alice Wu & Stacey Menear. A thirteen-year-old girl sets out on a journey to find all the music in an attempt to feel closer to her parents.

Grandview is out with REQUIEM by Daniel Abatan & Thomas R. Burke. Story details are being kept under wraps.

CAA is out with THE DIVIDE by Bill Mechanic, Christopher McQuarrie, Michael Colleary, & Mike Werb. Story details are being kept under wraps.

Writ Large is out with THE U.S.P.S. by Perry Janes. Michael Griffiths enlists in the USPS only to discover a mail route full of surprises.

Alas, we reach the end of August and with Labor Day just around the corner, we’re returning to cooler weather and pumpkin spice lattes invading our life yet again.