Source: Variety

Columbia Pictures  has landed rights to make a film about Jason McElwain, the autistic high schooler who saw his first action in his basketball team's last game and scored 20 points, reports Variety.

Suitors began calling right after the teen's exploits captured media attention. The youth had a photo opportunity with President Bush, attended the NCAA Final Four and recently taped an appearance on "Oprah."

Sony won out over competitive bids made by Universal with Imagine; New Line with producers Jon Shestack and Janet Grillo; and the Weinstein Co.

Laura Ziskin will produce, with Magic Johnson and Mary Martin on aboard as exec producers.