The Tracking Board’s Daily Debrief (03.31.17)

In Partnership With Vertigo, Twin Padres, ESA and Bellevue, the Launch Pad is Thrilled to Announce the Winning Features of 2016

The Launch Pad Feature Competition, alongside our exclusive competition partners Vertigo Entertainment, Twin Padres Productions, ESA, and Bellevue, are incredibly thrilled to announce the 2016 Launch Pad Feature Competition’s winners.

Justin Kurzel Attached to Direct Hot Spec Ruin, Which Has Multiple Studio Offers (EXCLUSIVE)

Described as a gritty revenge thriller, Ruin follows a nameless ex-Nazi captain who navigates the ruins of post-WWII Germany determined to atone for his crimes during the war by hunting down the surviving members of his former SS Death Squad.

There’s a Reason Why Just About Everyone in Hollywood Wants to be FX

Over the past five years FX has asserted itself as the network with the best programming lineup. In both comedy and drama, FX is consistently putting out the most successful shows that are enjoyed by fans and critics. Neil Turitz examines the network’s rise to prominence and how long he thinks they’ll stay at the top.

More News From Around The Web

• Sylvester Stallone is looking to leave The Expendables franchise. The Oscar-nominated actor has withdrawn from taking part in the upcoming fourth installment. (Deadline)

• Michelle Williams, Kevin Spacey, and Mark Wahlberg are circling major roles in Ridley Scott’s All The Money In The World, the David Scarpa-scripted Black List thriller about the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III. (Deadline)

• Jason Biggs is set to reprise his The Good Wife role on the CBS All Access spinoff. Biggs will return in the first season finale as Dylan Stack, whose connection with Bitcoin and the shadier side of the tech world makes him a potential liability to the firm of Reddick Boseman. (The Hollywood Reporter)

• Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos will develop the book Geek Girl Rising: Inside the Sisterhood Shaking Up Tech as a scripted television series. (Variety)

• Mykelti Williamson, who co-starred in Paramount’s Oscar-nominated film Fences, is set to join indie drama Canal Street, while Sammi Rotibi will take on the role Paul Daly in Fox’s The Darkest Minds, from director Jennifer Yuh Nelson. (Deadline)

• Netflix has optioned the upcoming sci-fi thriller novel Change Agent. Written by Daemon scribe Daniel Suarez, Change Agent follows an Interpol agent who has suffered a genetic attack that leaves him looking like the dangerous cartel leader he has been ordered to bring down.  (The Hollywood Reporter)