New writers for new 'Ninja Turtles' movie

Paramount Pictures is developing a live-action reboot of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," and it looks like the project has attracted new writers: Josh Appelbaum and Andre Nemec, the guys who recently tackled "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol."

Deadline says the two are now set to write "TMNT." Appelbaum and Nemec's credits include shows such as "Alias," "Life on Mars" and "Happy Town," and they also recently rewrote "Now You See Me," which Louis Leterrier will helm.

Appelbaum and Nemec are not the first writers brought on board to write the "Turtles" flick. John Fusco was first supposed to handle the job, but he was later replaced with Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. Guess they're out as well.

Screenwriters set for 'Mission: Impossible IV'

A couple of months ago, we found out J.J. Abrams and Tom Cruise decided to team up to produce "Mission: Impossible IV," and now, the sequel has found its screenwriters.

Writing the fourth installment in the action series are Josh Appelbaum and Andre Nemec, whose credits include "Alias," "October Road" and "Life on Mars."

Variety says Abrams and Cruise are only set to produce the film at this point. Ethan Hunt's character, however, will also somehow be involved in the film. Not so sure what that means at right now, but I'm sure we'll figure it out once casting takes off.

Appelbaum and Nemec will write a script based on an idea they developed with Abrams. Abrams most recently directed "Star Trek," and Tom Cruise was last seen in "Valkyrie."