"Chronicles" Of John And Max Landis Twentieth Century Fox is in negotiations to pick up " Chronicle ," a spec script from the son of director John Landis , Max Landis , while first-time director Josh Trank is attached to helm the super-power project. According to the studio, the story focuses on the lives of three Portland teens that become exposed to a mysterious substance in the woods, and, as a result, begin to develop incredible powers. They work together to hone their skills for fun, until personal and family problems begin to turn them against one another. " Chronicle" is being eyed to be told in hand-held, documentary-style that has been slowly gaining popularity with movies such as " Cloverfield " and " Paranormal Activity ." While he directed a web series titled " Killpoint " in 2007 and was the editor on " Big Fan ," Robert Siegel's indie starring Patton Oswalt, Trank may have that style of f