Tag: Judge Dredd
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Wes Ball To Direct Movie Adaptation Of Valiant Comic, Harbinger
Live-action adaptations of comic book movies aren’t exactly a new thing. “Judge Dredd,” “Ghost World,” “Tank Girl,” “Tales From The Crypt,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” and “Josie and the Pussycats” all predated the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Extended Universe. And of course, there were the various Marvel and DC heroes that adorned the…
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‘Rampage’ Director Brad Peyton Targets Action Thriller ‘Sniper Elite,’ ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Producer on Board (Exclusive)
Brad Peyton, who directed Dwayne Johnson movies “San Andreas” and “Rampage,” is attached to helm character-driven action thriller “Sniper Elite,” inspired by the stealth-shooter game franchise, which has sold more than 30 million units.The movie will see an elite Allied sniper, Karl Fairburne, engage in a cat-and-mouse chase through the streets of London at the…
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Former Thunderbird exec Edward Fletcher to head new film division at Rebellion (exclusive)
UK videogame and comic-book publisher making major move into film and TV.Edward Fletcher, former managing director of UK distributor Thunderbird Releasing, is spearheading an ambitious move into film for Judge Dredd owner Rebellion, which includes the acquisition of VoD aggregator Central City Media.Fletcher has been named head of film and TV, acquisitions, sales and distribution…
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Diane Lane: ‘It’s a relief to be the protagonist instead of the girlfriend’
After more than 40 years in the spotlight, the actor is about to be more prominent than ever, starring in the final season of House of CardsAfter more than 40 years as an actor, Diane Lane is thankful for one thing: her scripts no longer routinely include the line: “He’ll kill us if he finds…