Apeforce

Since we're all Aronofsky fans to some extent, I think you will enjoy this idea.  Darren Aronofsky Talks Noah's Ark:http://www.cinematical.com/2007/04/30/darren-aronofsky-talks-noahs-ark-his-r-rated-batman-brad-pitt/
He has an uncanny ability to come up with the most bizarre and unexpected ideas.

Monster Mash singer Pickett dies at 69

By LARRY McSHANE, Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK - Bobby “Boris” Pickett, whose dead-on Boris Karloff impression propelled the Halloween anthem to the top of the charts in 1962, making him one of pop music’s most enduring one-hit wonders, has died of leukemia. He was 69.
Pickett, dubbed “The Guy Lombardo […]

Cinematical’s write-up
I’ve only read 5 or 6 of his books, but I really enjoyed them.  I’m hoping that the Baron can pop on here and tell us some more about him since he got the chance to actually meet and consult with the man.

Looks like a top notch comedy
You should recognize George-Michael Bluth from Arrested Development.

New Coen Bros movie
Sounds like a winner, although it's a little too "Coen Bros formula" formulaic.