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- 7/5/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Way back in March, we brought you the news when Warner Bros. Pictures hired director Josh Trank (Chronicle) to direct the big-screen adaptation of Christian Gossett‘s sci-fi/fantasy comic series The Red Star, published by Archangel Studios and Image Comics.
Now, Deadline reports that 20th Century Fox has now hired Trank to helm their planned reboot of The Fantastic Four. The film will include a new cast, and production is said to be planned just after The Wolverine and director Matthew Vaughn’s forthcoming X-Men: First Class sequel.
No release date has been announced for Fantastic Four.
Now, Deadline reports that 20th Century Fox has now hired Trank to helm their planned reboot of The Fantastic Four. The film will include a new cast, and production is said to be planned just after The Wolverine and director Matthew Vaughn’s forthcoming X-Men: First Class sequel.
No release date has been announced for Fantastic Four.
- 7/13/2012
- by Jason Moore
- ScifiMafia
Get More: Movie Trailers, Movies Blog Many assumed that Josh Trank (27) would follow up his break-out hit film, Chronicle with a major studio blockbuster. His name was mentioned for both Venom and Fantastic Four before the young filmmaker chose to adapt Red Star, the graphic novel by Christian Gossett. Apparently, that won't keep Trank off a Fantastic Four reboot says Fox chief Tom Rothman. "I'm hopeful," said Rothman. "I think Josh is going to come onto 'Fantastic Four' and develop that." Speaking to Collider, Rothman states that Trank is actually developing the movie Now and may or may not direct. As for the X-Men:First Class sequel. Rothman stated, "We're going to start shooting January 2013 for [a release date of] either Christmas 2013, or Summer 201. The script is in development now. Matt, Simon Kinberg and Jane Goldman are working on it now." Follow @MarkJulianCBM !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.
- 4/27/2012
- ComicBookMovie.com
Warner Bros. confirms that Josh Trank ("Chronicle") is now attached to direct the big screen adaptation of Image Comics' "The Red Star".
First Published in 1999, "The Red Star", written and illustrated by Christian Gossett, is set in a sci-fi/fantasy world, inspired by both Russian folklore and military history, mixing technology and sorcery.
Gossett launched his own Archangel Studios in 2002, to self-publish subsequent issues :
"...an award-winning graphic novel, 'The Red Star' is about an epic battle in a world of militarized sorcery and monolithic technology, where -- unknown to all but a few -- the ghosts of old soldiers continue to fight alongside the living..."
Neal Moritz will produce the new film from an adapted screenplay by Jason Rothenberg.
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First Published in 1999, "The Red Star", written and illustrated by Christian Gossett, is set in a sci-fi/fantasy world, inspired by both Russian folklore and military history, mixing technology and sorcery.
Gossett launched his own Archangel Studios in 2002, to self-publish subsequent issues :
"...an award-winning graphic novel, 'The Red Star' is about an epic battle in a world of militarized sorcery and monolithic technology, where -- unknown to all but a few -- the ghosts of old soldiers continue to fight alongside the living..."
Neal Moritz will produce the new film from an adapted screenplay by Jason Rothenberg.
Click the images to enlarge...
- 3/21/2012
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Last summer, we brought you the news when Warner Bros. Pictures nabbed the rights to adapt Christian Gossett‘s sci-fi/fantasy comic series The Red Star, published by Archangel Studios and Image Comics. Writer Jason Rothenberg is penning the script for the big-screen adaptation, which is being produced by Neal Moritz.
Now, Deadline reports that Josh Trank (Chronicle) has been hired to direct the project which is set in “Mythic” Soviet Russia where futuristic technology co-mingles with magical elements. The protagonist is a Red Fleet soldier who goes up against an ex-leader who rules with an iron fist.
No release date has been set for The Red Star.
Now, Deadline reports that Josh Trank (Chronicle) has been hired to direct the project which is set in “Mythic” Soviet Russia where futuristic technology co-mingles with magical elements. The protagonist is a Red Fleet soldier who goes up against an ex-leader who rules with an iron fist.
No release date has been set for The Red Star.
- 3/21/2012
- by Jason Moore
- ScifiMafia
Josh Trank, the director behind the recent hit “superhero” flick Chronicle is a wanted man in Hollywood – he has already been linked to both a Venom movie for Sony and a reboot of the Fantastic Four – and now Warner Bros are looking to him to helm The Red Star, which is based on the Image comic of the same name, from a script from Jason Rothenberg (The Twilight Zone),
Written by Christian Gossett, The Red Star is set in a “Mythic [Soviet] Russia”, an alternative Ussr where technology and magic co-exist. The comic made it’s debut back in 1999, with a (damn good) Playstation 2 video game released in 2007 – the comic had since switched to Archangel Studios and is also available as a digital comic on iPhone, iPod Touch and Android devices.
Written by Christian Gossett, The Red Star is set in a “Mythic [Soviet] Russia”, an alternative Ussr where technology and magic co-exist. The comic made it’s debut back in 1999, with a (damn good) Playstation 2 video game released in 2007 – the comic had since switched to Archangel Studios and is also available as a digital comic on iPhone, iPod Touch and Android devices.
- 3/21/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Yesterday I mentioned how fans were up in arms over Michael Bay saying the new adaptation of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles he's producing would paint the turtles as "an alien race". Well, today he took to his message board and writes, "Fans need to take a breath, and chill. They have not read the script. Our team is working closely with one of the original creators of Ninja Turtles to help expand and give a more complex back story. Relax, we are including everything that made you become fans in the first place. We are just building a richer world." [source] Parker from director Taylor Hackford and starring Jason Statham and Jennifer Lopez will now hit theaters on January 25, 2013 instead of October 12, 2012. Relativity has also moved Safe Haven, based on the latest novel from best-selling author Nicholas Sparks, directed by Lasse Hallstrom and rumored to be starring Keira Knightley from...
- 3/20/2012
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Ever since Josh Trank's debut film "Chronicle" burst onto the scene earlier this year and surprised everyone with its low budget, superpowered awesomeness, it seems like he has been rumored to be attached to every big comic book property that studios want to get off the ground. First there was "Fantastic Four" and then there was "Venom," but now it seems like Trank has finally been nailed down for one project.
Deadline is reporting that Warner Bros has signed Trank to develop an adaptation of the graphic novel "The Red Star." Jason Rothenberg, another up-and-comer who just wrote the screenplay for "The Twilight Zone," will pen the script.
Honestly, it seems like Trank made the right decision by opting for a smaller graphic novel for his first film after his sudden surge of popularity. "Chronicle" worked because it was a big story told on a small scale, but that's...
Deadline is reporting that Warner Bros has signed Trank to develop an adaptation of the graphic novel "The Red Star." Jason Rothenberg, another up-and-comer who just wrote the screenplay for "The Twilight Zone," will pen the script.
Honestly, it seems like Trank made the right decision by opting for a smaller graphic novel for his first film after his sudden surge of popularity. "Chronicle" worked because it was a big story told on a small scale, but that's...
- 3/20/2012
- by Terri Schwartz
- MTV Splash Page
I thoroughly enjoyed "Chronicle" so I was very happy to find out that the director, Josh Trank, is developing to direct "The Red Star" for Warner Bros. according to Deadline. This one's an adaptation of a graphic novel with a healthy set of 4 volumes! The script will be written by Jason Rothenberg and the film will be produced by Neal Moritz. Since "Chronicle" surprised everyone, Trank has been in-demand including talks to reboot "Fantastic Four" for Fox and the "Spider-Man" spinoff, "Venom," for Sony.
So what is "Red Star" all about? According to its Wiki page:
The Red Star is a comic book series by Christian Gossett set in a sci-fi/fantasy world described by Gossett as "Mythic [Soviet] Russia". The "Lands of The Red Star" were inspired by both Russian folklore and military history. The series is thus heavily reminiscent of a post-World War II Soviet Russia mixing technology and sorcery.
So what is "Red Star" all about? According to its Wiki page:
The Red Star is a comic book series by Christian Gossett set in a sci-fi/fantasy world described by Gossett as "Mythic [Soviet] Russia". The "Lands of The Red Star" were inspired by both Russian folklore and military history. The series is thus heavily reminiscent of a post-World War II Soviet Russia mixing technology and sorcery.
- 3/20/2012
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Chronicle director Josh Trank has signed on to his next film project. He'll be developing an adaptation of the graphic novel The Red Star, which is being written by Jason Rothenberg (Twilight Zone). This is the first deal that Trank has landed since Chronicle, but he's been in talks with Fox about Fantastic Four and the Spider-Man spin-off film for Sony Pictures, Venom.
The movie is being set up at Warner Bros. and is a Soviet-themed sci-fi fantasy created by Christian Gossett. The story for the comic "is set in an alternate Ussr where futuristic technology co-mingles with magical elements. The protagonist is a Red Fleet soldier who goes up against an ex-leader who rules with an iron fist." The comic was inspired by both Russian folklore and military history, and is heavily reminiscent of a post-World War II Soviet Russia, mixing technology and sorcery.
This has the potential to be an amazing movie.
The movie is being set up at Warner Bros. and is a Soviet-themed sci-fi fantasy created by Christian Gossett. The story for the comic "is set in an alternate Ussr where futuristic technology co-mingles with magical elements. The protagonist is a Red Fleet soldier who goes up against an ex-leader who rules with an iron fist." The comic was inspired by both Russian folklore and military history, and is heavily reminiscent of a post-World War II Soviet Russia, mixing technology and sorcery.
This has the potential to be an amazing movie.
- 3/20/2012
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
Even before his feature directorial debut, the low-budgeted "superhero" movie Chronicle, opened in theaters, Josh Trank was being courted to take the reins of a comic book adaptation with some serious bank behind it. A couple weeks before Chronicle opened, word leaked out that 20th Century Fox was hot for Trank to direct a Fantastic Four reboot. Then, after Chronicle proved to be a success at the box office, Sony set their sites on Trank to take over the Spider-Man franchise spin-off, Venom.
It now appears that Trank's next feature will be a comic book adaptation, but it won't be Fantastic Four or Venom. According to Deadline, Trank will develop and direct an adaptation of The Red Star, Christian Gossett's Soviet Russia-themed sci-fi/fantasy series that takes place in an alternate reality where technology and magic co-exist. Neal Moritz (Battle: Los Angeles, Fast Five) is producing The Red Star for Warner Bros.
It now appears that Trank's next feature will be a comic book adaptation, but it won't be Fantastic Four or Venom. According to Deadline, Trank will develop and direct an adaptation of The Red Star, Christian Gossett's Soviet Russia-themed sci-fi/fantasy series that takes place in an alternate reality where technology and magic co-exist. Neal Moritz (Battle: Los Angeles, Fast Five) is producing The Red Star for Warner Bros.
- 3/20/2012
- by BrentJS Sprecher
- Reelzchannel.com
Comic book series The Red Star by Christian Gossett that first made the jump to the video-game world are getting the film treatment. The Red Star, which was adapted into a well-received and widely distributed PS2 demo has been optioned by Warner Bros. Furthermore, Warner Bros. has set the Chronicle director Josh Trank to develop [...]
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- 3/20/2012
- by Nick Martin
- Filmofilia
Chronicle' Director Josh Trank to Direct Adaptation of 'The Red Star'
Chronicle director Josh Trank is getting a ton of offers to direct movies following the commercial and critical success of his super powered found footage movie Chronicle. Among those projects are the Fantastic Four reboot and the Spider-Man spinoff, Venom. Now another comic book adaptation has appeared. Deadline reports that Trank is attached to direct The Red Star, an adaptation of the graphic novel by Christian Gossett that producer Neal Moritz (21 Jump Street) is developing.
The script was written set an alternate universe where the Soviet Union survived and magic is mixed with futuristic technology: “The protagonist is a Red Fleet soldier who goes up against an ex-leader who rules with an iron fist.” Since Rothenberg’s script is much closer to its final state than the screenplays for Fantastic Four and Venom, The Red Star...
Chronicle director Josh Trank is getting a ton of offers to direct movies following the commercial and critical success of his super powered found footage movie Chronicle. Among those projects are the Fantastic Four reboot and the Spider-Man spinoff, Venom. Now another comic book adaptation has appeared. Deadline reports that Trank is attached to direct The Red Star, an adaptation of the graphic novel by Christian Gossett that producer Neal Moritz (21 Jump Street) is developing.
The script was written set an alternate universe where the Soviet Union survived and magic is mixed with futuristic technology: “The protagonist is a Red Fleet soldier who goes up against an ex-leader who rules with an iron fist.” Since Rothenberg’s script is much closer to its final state than the screenplays for Fantastic Four and Venom, The Red Star...
- 3/20/2012
- by Mike Lee
- FusedFilm
After the success of Chronicle at the box office in February, director Josh Trank has likely been fielding all sorts of offers. So far we've heard about his potential to helm a reboot of the Fantastic Four comic adapation as well as the Spider-Man spin-off Venom that would follow the shamefully used villain from Spider-Man 3. Now we can add another to his list of future projects as Deadline reports Warner Bros. has set Trank to develop an adaptation of the graphic novel The Red Star with an eye towards directing the script written by Jason Rothenberg, a relative newcomer who worked on the forthcoming adaptation of The Twilight Zone. Here's the official synopsis of Christian Gossett's graphic novel: Over the course of several generations, the once mighty empire known as the United Republics of The Red Star slaughtered millions of it's own people by the order of a single man.
- 3/20/2012
- by Ethan Anderton
- firstshowing.net
Are Chronicle 2 and Venom now off the table? This thought crossed my mind upon reading a story over at Deadline, who report that Chronicle director and Hollywood’s favorite newcomer, Josh Trank, has signed with Warner Bros. for The Red Star. Before we get to the specifics: While, yes, this is a comic book movie that revolves around a man with special powers, the basic outline makes it sound more interesting than a darn Spider-Man spin-off.
Jason Rothenberg (The Twilight Zone) penned the adaptation of Christian Gossett‘s graphic novel — otherwise known as a “Soviet-themed sci-fi fantasy comic book series” — which takes place in an alternate Soviet Union, wherein magic and practical weaponry are equally common. And, in this setting, we’re treated to the story of a Red Fleet (Soviet Navy) member who battles a tyrannical ex-ruler — presumably (and hopefully) with this aforementioned magic.
Now, again: We might all...
Jason Rothenberg (The Twilight Zone) penned the adaptation of Christian Gossett‘s graphic novel — otherwise known as a “Soviet-themed sci-fi fantasy comic book series” — which takes place in an alternate Soviet Union, wherein magic and practical weaponry are equally common. And, in this setting, we’re treated to the story of a Red Fleet (Soviet Navy) member who battles a tyrannical ex-ruler — presumably (and hopefully) with this aforementioned magic.
Now, again: We might all...
- 3/20/2012
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
As most of us know by now, the January release of “Chronicle” marked one of those rare moments when critical and commercial success combines for a genre picture of that ilk. While a sequel has already been announced with original screenwriter Max Landis at work once again, director Josh Trank has been tossed around for some higher profile gigs including the “Spider-Man” spinoff “Venom," but he's now locked a deal for what could be his next film.
Deadline reports that Warner Brothers has selected Trank to helm the graphic novel adaptation “The Red Star” under “21 Jump Street” producer Neal Moritz’s production shingle Original Film. With a script in the works by Jason Rothenberg, who also penned the gestating Matt Reeves-directed feature film reboot of “The Twilight Zone,” “The Red Star” by Christian Gossett is a sci-fi fantasy series picked up by the studio over the summer, that is...
Deadline reports that Warner Brothers has selected Trank to helm the graphic novel adaptation “The Red Star” under “21 Jump Street” producer Neal Moritz’s production shingle Original Film. With a script in the works by Jason Rothenberg, who also penned the gestating Matt Reeves-directed feature film reboot of “The Twilight Zone,” “The Red Star” by Christian Gossett is a sci-fi fantasy series picked up by the studio over the summer, that is...
- 3/20/2012
- by Benjamin Wright
- The Playlist
Chronicle director Josh Trank is already looking to bring the drooling dark visage of Venom to the big screen, but Deadline Lamar is announcing that he’s officially on board to bring another comic book to life as a movie. He’s been hired by Warners to direct The Red Star – an adaptation of the comic book series of the same name from creator Christian Gossett. It’s a solid fit for the man who got famous with teenage super powers. “The Red Star” is a sprawling story that involves as much wizardry as it does alternate history, telling the story of a mythical Russia (The Lands of the Red Star) who is engaged in a brutal war with its enemy Al’lstaan. It’s an epic told from many different angles with a ton of cool elements (like human energy cannons). It’s an awesome, excellent book and bringing it to life will most likely involve...
- 3/20/2012
- by Cole Abaius
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
27-year old director Josh Trank, who is now firmly on the map having delivered the $12 million budgeted found footage super-powered Chronicle in theaters last month to over a $100 million profit, seems to be making his way down the comic book film adaptation food chain.
He was first courted by 20th Century Fox for a Fantastic Four reboot last month and although he didn’t seem too interested in answering Fox’s calls, two weeks ago he did enter talks with Sony Pictures over a controversial attempt to spin-off The Amazing Spider-Man with a film centred on the villain Venom.
Whilst we haven’t heard any more word on that project in the past fortnight, Trank has now firmly attached himself to a much lesser profiled comic book adaptation that we are told he is developing to direct.
Deadline reports that Trank will helm The Red Star, an adaptation of the...
He was first courted by 20th Century Fox for a Fantastic Four reboot last month and although he didn’t seem too interested in answering Fox’s calls, two weeks ago he did enter talks with Sony Pictures over a controversial attempt to spin-off The Amazing Spider-Man with a film centred on the villain Venom.
Whilst we haven’t heard any more word on that project in the past fortnight, Trank has now firmly attached himself to a much lesser profiled comic book adaptation that we are told he is developing to direct.
Deadline reports that Trank will helm The Red Star, an adaptation of the...
- 3/20/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Transformers director Michael Bay has caused uproar among fans by revealing that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be reinvented as aliens in Paramount's new film.
The characters have traditionally been depicted as pet turtles mutated by toxic waste in New York City's sewers.
But it seems a radical change to the origin story is on the way. Bay told a Nickelodeon presentation: "When you see this movie, kids are going to believe, one day, that these turtles actually do exist.
"These turtles are from an alien race and they are going to be tough, edgy, funny and completely lovable."
Bay's Platinum Dunes company will produce the live-action reboot of the franchise, which is to be directed by Jonathan Liebesman (Wrath of the Titans) and released on December 25, 2013. The script is by Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol writers Josh Appelbaum and Andre Nemec.
Robbie Rist, who voiced Michaelangelo in the three 1990s movies,...
The characters have traditionally been depicted as pet turtles mutated by toxic waste in New York City's sewers.
But it seems a radical change to the origin story is on the way. Bay told a Nickelodeon presentation: "When you see this movie, kids are going to believe, one day, that these turtles actually do exist.
"These turtles are from an alien race and they are going to be tough, edgy, funny and completely lovable."
Bay's Platinum Dunes company will produce the live-action reboot of the franchise, which is to be directed by Jonathan Liebesman (Wrath of the Titans) and released on December 25, 2013. The script is by Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol writers Josh Appelbaum and Andre Nemec.
Robbie Rist, who voiced Michaelangelo in the three 1990s movies,...
- 3/20/2012
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
Many assumed that Josh Trank (27) would follow up his break-out hit film, Chronicle with a major studio blockbuster. However, it was assumed that it would be adapting a new take Marvel's first family, The Fantastic Four for 20th Century Fox. However, Sony jumped into the fray, reportedly seeking the young filmmaker to re-imagine Venom for a solo film, after a less than stellar representation in Spider-Man 3. However, neither studio was able to corral Trank it seems as his next film will indeed be a comic book adaption, however it will be for Warner Bros. and on the little-known comic book series The Red Star, which was originally at Universal Pictures. Jason Rothenberg (The Twilight Zone) will write the script for the comic originally written by Christian Gossett. Neal Moritz (I Am Legend, 21 Jump Street, Prison Break) will produce. No word yet on whether Fox...
- 3/20/2012
- ComicBookMovie.com
Josh Trank is attached to direct The Red Star for Warner Bros. The Chronicle director will helm the adaptation of the comic series, reports Deadline. Christian Gossett's sci-fi/fantasy series is set in an alternate history Soviet Union where futuristic technology and magic run side by side. The Red Star centres around the soldiers of the state's Red Fleet army. Trank has recently been connected to Amazing Spider-Man spinoff film Venom. Writer Max (more)...
- 3/20/2012
- by By Hugh Armitage
- Digital Spy
The thought of Chronicle director Josh Trank doing a movie based upon the monstrous creature known as Venom has had us giddy. However ... it looks as if that project, should it even happen, will just have to wait!
According to Deadline Warner Bros has set Trank to direct The Red Star, an adaptation of a graphic novel that will be scripted by Jason Rothenberg. Since Chronicle's success Trank has been up for much bigger jobs. Among those conversations is the Fantastic Four reboot at Fox and the Spider-Man spinoff Venom at Sony Pictures. But The Red Star is the first one that has led to a deal for a film that has a writer working on the project.
The Soviet-themed sci-fi fantasy comic book series was picked up by Warner Bros after Universal let it go. Created by Christian Gossett, the comic is set in an alternate Ussr where...
According to Deadline Warner Bros has set Trank to direct The Red Star, an adaptation of a graphic novel that will be scripted by Jason Rothenberg. Since Chronicle's success Trank has been up for much bigger jobs. Among those conversations is the Fantastic Four reboot at Fox and the Spider-Man spinoff Venom at Sony Pictures. But The Red Star is the first one that has led to a deal for a film that has a writer working on the project.
The Soviet-themed sci-fi fantasy comic book series was picked up by Warner Bros after Universal let it go. Created by Christian Gossett, the comic is set in an alternate Ussr where...
- 3/20/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Even before Chronicle was released director Josh Trank has been mentioned in conversation about some high-profile comic book adaptation. First came the story that he was in line for the reboot of The Fantastic Four and then rumor had it that he was being looked at fir the Venom spin-off movie over at Sony. Turns out he has landed on a comic book property, but there's a good chance you haven't heard of this one. Deadline is reporting that Trank is now developing an adaptation of The Red Star , based on the comic by Christian Gossett. Neal Moritz will be serving as producer on the film while Jason Rothenberg has already been hired to write the script. The story is set in an alternate universe Ussr where a soldier fights to kill a fascist ruler. The book mixes both science fiction elements and fantasy. Since being released in early February,...
- 3/20/2012
- cinemablend.com
Another day, another comic book property is announced as the next great movie. So what else is new? The latest comic book to get the movie treatment is Christian Gossett’s “The Red Star”, a series set in an alternate Ussr where futuristic technology co-mingles with magic. The hero is a Red Fleet soldier who rises up against the ruling State. But the big news here isn’t that another comic book is getting adapted for the big screen, but that “Chronicle” director Josh Trank has signed on the dotted line to develop and then direct the movie for Warner Bros and producer Neal Moritz. I know what you’re thinking: so where does that leave “Venom”, a movie that Trank was also attached to direct? Turns out, he’s just in talks to pick up “Venom”, and hasn’t signed anything yet. Which is damn disappointing, as the idea...
- 3/20/2012
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
"Chronicle" helmer Josh Trank is developing to direct the Soviet-themed sci-fi fantasy graphic novel adaptation "The Red Star" for Warner Bros. Pictures and Original Film says Deadline.
Christian Gossett's comic is set in an alternate Ussr where futuristic technology co-mingles with magical elements, while the protagonist is a Red Fleet soldier who goes up against an ex-leader who rules with an iron fist.
Jason Rothenberg penned the script while Neal Moritz will produce. Warners picked up the project after Universal put it into turnaround.
Christian Gossett's comic is set in an alternate Ussr where futuristic technology co-mingles with magical elements, while the protagonist is a Red Fleet soldier who goes up against an ex-leader who rules with an iron fist.
Jason Rothenberg penned the script while Neal Moritz will produce. Warners picked up the project after Universal put it into turnaround.
- 3/20/2012
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Exclusive: Warner Bros has set Josh Trank to develop to direct The Red Star, an adaptation of a graphic novel that will be scripted by Jason Rothenberg. Neal Moritz will produce through his Original Film shingle. Trank made his feature directing debut on Chronicle and after the $12 million film grossed $116 million and was that rare low budget, no star genre film to receive strong reviews, Trank has been up for much bigger jobs. Among those conversations is the Fantastic Four reboot at Fox and the Spider-Man spinoff Venom at Sony Pictures. But The Red Star is the first one that has led to a deal for a film that has a writer working on the project. The Soviet-themed sci-fi fantasy comic book series was picked up by Warner Bros after Universal let it go. Created by Christian Gossett, the comic is set in an alternate Ussr where futuristic technology co-mingles with magical elements.
- 3/20/2012
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
Typical. You make one low-budget, extremely successful superhero-style teen drama with style and panache and suddenly every studio in town is chasing after you to bring your talent to their comic-book movie... Chronicle director Josh Trank is already being sought to try to make Sony’s Venom film work and now Warner Bros. has secured his services for Image title adaptation The Red Star.Christian Gossett’s award-winning work imagines an alternate Ussr where advanced technology lives comfortably side-by-side with magic. The sprawling stories encompass giant flying fortresses, a heroic married couple, souls, spirits, cruel dictators and vengeful gods.Universal nabbed up the rights to the book back in 2006, and quickly set Timur Bekmambetov (then still best known for his not-quite-completed Night Watch trilogy) the task of developing the film version. But though it seemed like a good match of film and filmmaker, it languished unloved as Bekmambetov focused on...
- 3/20/2012
- EmpireOnline
Josh Trank is now attached to direct the Warner Bros. adaptation of the comic book series The Red Star . Deadline has the news, which breaks just a week after Trank's name was listed in connection to Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man" spinoff, Venom . Set in an alternate reality's Soviet Russia, the comic book series' world blends magic and technology. The official site describes the book as follows. An award-winning graphic novel, "The Red Star" is about an epic battle in a world of militarized sorcery and monolithic technology, where -- unknown to all but a few -- the ghosts of old soldiers continue to fight alongside the living. First launched in 1999 by Image Comics, "The Red Star" was created by Christian Gossett who, along with his...
- 3/19/2012
- Comingsoon.net
By Michael Pellegrini
A Year from now will see Spider-Man swinging back into the spotlight and, after endless talk and speculation about this relaunch, we have our first look in the form of an official teaser trailer.
Though not much is revealed regarding the overall story, the tone and style of The Amazing Spider-Man appear to be evident.
The tone is much more brooding than was seen in Sam Raimi's films and the style seems more gritty and sober. While I believe we have The Dark Knight to blame for the current direction of many new adaptations, I welcome a fresh take that ventures away from the typical wisecracking Peter Parker.
Shown in the footage (embedded below) are many of the primary cast - Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Martin Sheen and Rhys Ifans to name a few - as we see Peter's jump from childhood to teenager and the...
A Year from now will see Spider-Man swinging back into the spotlight and, after endless talk and speculation about this relaunch, we have our first look in the form of an official teaser trailer.
Though not much is revealed regarding the overall story, the tone and style of The Amazing Spider-Man appear to be evident.
The tone is much more brooding than was seen in Sam Raimi's films and the style seems more gritty and sober. While I believe we have The Dark Knight to blame for the current direction of many new adaptations, I welcome a fresh take that ventures away from the typical wisecracking Peter Parker.
Shown in the footage (embedded below) are many of the primary cast - Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Martin Sheen and Rhys Ifans to name a few - as we see Peter's jump from childhood to teenager and the...
- 7/22/2011
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
What’s this? Another comic book adaptation? These days, comics are the hot source of inspiration and source material for the movie industry and what a wealth of material there is! Warner Bros’ latest project will take on a comic book adaptation from an award-winning, sci-fi fantasy series initially released by Image Comics.
According to THR Warner Bros has bought the rights to adapt The Red Star, a comic by Christian Gossett, who founded Archangel Studios with his creative team in 2002 and self-published subsequent issues of the comic. The Red Star “takes place in a world where the Ussr still exists with elements of magic and futuristic technology intertwined.”
The project will be produced by Neal Moritz (Total Recall, R.I.P.D.) and Jason Netter (Wanted, Painkiller Jane.) Director Timur Bekmambetov (Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Wanted) is in talks for helming The Red Star. Matthew Sand (Ninja Assassin) had been tapped in...
According to THR Warner Bros has bought the rights to adapt The Red Star, a comic by Christian Gossett, who founded Archangel Studios with his creative team in 2002 and self-published subsequent issues of the comic. The Red Star “takes place in a world where the Ussr still exists with elements of magic and futuristic technology intertwined.”
The project will be produced by Neal Moritz (Total Recall, R.I.P.D.) and Jason Netter (Wanted, Painkiller Jane.) Director Timur Bekmambetov (Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Wanted) is in talks for helming The Red Star. Matthew Sand (Ninja Assassin) had been tapped in...
- 7/22/2011
- by Lillian 'zenbitch' Standefer
- ScifiMafia
Warner Bros. Pictures is in negotiations to pick up Christian Gossett's Soviet-themed sci-fi fantasy comic book series "The Red Star" which had been put into turnaround by Universal Pictures says Variety.
The setting is an alternate Ussr inspired by Russian folklore and military history - blending technology and magic. The story follows a soldier in the Red Fleet and his wife who become keys to defeating a former brutal ruler and his minions.
Amongst such elements are gigantic flying warships two miles long. Neal Moritz and Jason Netter will produce.
The setting is an alternate Ussr inspired by Russian folklore and military history - blending technology and magic. The story follows a soldier in the Red Fleet and his wife who become keys to defeating a former brutal ruler and his minions.
Amongst such elements are gigantic flying warships two miles long. Neal Moritz and Jason Netter will produce.
- 7/20/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
The Red Star, Christian Gossett’s comic book series set in a futuristic, Soviet Russia-inspired fantasy world, was originally set to become a movie at Universal Pictures. After languishing in turnaround for some time, Variety reported that Warner Bros. continued talks to pick up The Red Star and produce the adaptation with producer Neal Moritz of Original Films and Jason Netter of Kickstart Productions. The Red Star, about a battle between the United Republics of the Red Star and its fleet of Red Star sky furnaces, giant flying warships with fiery engines, with its historic enemy Al’lstaan, a futuristic Afghanistan, was originally developed by producer Mac Platt as a project for director Timur Bekmambetov. Platt and Bekmambetov both worked together on the Angelina Jolie action movie Wanted.
- 7/20/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The Red Star, Christian Gossett’s comic book series set in a futuristic, Soviet Russia-inspired fantasy world, was originally set to become a movie at Universal Pictures. After languishing in turnaround for some time, Variety reported that Warner Bros. continued talks to pick up The Red Star and produce the adaptation with producer Neal Moritz of Original Films and Jason Netter of Kickstart Productions. The Red Star, about a battle between the United Republics of the Red Star and its fleet of Red Star sky furnaces, giant flying warships with fiery engines, with its historic enemy Al’lstaan, a futuristic Afghanistan, was originally developed by producer Mac Platt as a project for director Timur Bekmambetov. Platt and Bekmambetov both worked together on the Angelina Jolie action movie Wanted.
- 7/20/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The Red Star, Christian Gossett’s comic book series set in a futuristic, Soviet Russia-inspired fantasy world, was originally set to become a movie at Universal Pictures. After languishing in turnaround for some time, Variety reported that Warner Bros. continued talks to pick up The Red Star and produce the adaptation with producer Neal Moritz of Original Films and Jason Netter of Kickstart Productions. The Red Star, about a battle between the United Republics of the Red Star and its fleet of Red Star sky furnaces, giant flying warships with fiery engines, with its historic enemy Al’lstaan, a futuristic Afghanistan, was originally developed by producer Mac Platt as a project for director Timur Bekmambetov. Platt and Bekmambetov both worked together on the Angelina Jolie action movie Wanted.
- 7/20/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Warner Bros. has acquired film rights to the graphic novel series "The Red Star", with producer Neil Moritz ("The Green Hornet") attached to develop the property.
Set in a sci-fi/fantasy world, "The Red Star" was inspired by both Russian folklore and military history, heavily reminiscent of a post-World War II Soviet Russia mixing technology and sorcery.
"...'The Red Star' is about an epic battle in a world of militarized sorcery and monolithic technology, where -- unknown to all but a few -- the ghosts of old soldiers continue to fight alongside the living..."
First launched in 1999 by Image Comics, "The Red Star" was created by Christian Gossett who, launched his own Archangel Studios in 2002 to self-publish subsequent issues.
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Set in a sci-fi/fantasy world, "The Red Star" was inspired by both Russian folklore and military history, heavily reminiscent of a post-World War II Soviet Russia mixing technology and sorcery.
"...'The Red Star' is about an epic battle in a world of militarized sorcery and monolithic technology, where -- unknown to all but a few -- the ghosts of old soldiers continue to fight alongside the living..."
First launched in 1999 by Image Comics, "The Red Star" was created by Christian Gossett who, launched his own Archangel Studios in 2002 to self-publish subsequent issues.
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- 7/20/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Warner Bros. has taken over the rights to the film version of the comic book series The Red Star , says a story at The Hollywood Reporter . Neal Mortiz is attached to develop the property. Set in an alternate reality's Soviet Russia, the series' world blends magic and technology. The official site describes the book as follows. An award-winning graphic novel, "The Red Star" is about an epic battle in a world of militarized sorcery and monolithic technology, where -- unknown to all but a few -- the ghosts of old soldiers continue to fight alongside the living. First launched in 1999 by Image Comics, The Red Star was created by Christian Gossett who, along with his creative team, launched Archangel Studios in 2002 and self-published subsequent issues....
- 7/19/2011
- Comingsoon.net
Greek mythology is popular in Hollywood at present, and so are legal dramas.
Bluewater Productions' cornerstone title 10th Muse handily combines both genres and, recognising its potential, Vanquish Motion Pictures has snapped up the rights to adapt it into a TV show.
The comic book, which has been running since 2001, centres on a young law intern imbued with the essence of the Greek goddess of justice.
Vmp head Jay Douglas, who will executive-produce the series with partner Nav Gupta, Marc Manus and Bluewater's Darren Davis, said: "We're going to sink our teeth into Darren's treasure chest of storylines and spin them into a show that kicks ass with all the mystery and action the fans would expect."
"I'm really excited to dive into this world that Davis has created. The characters and Emma's central dilemma are rich and interesting - I think they'll prove a fantastic engine for a long-running series.
Bluewater Productions' cornerstone title 10th Muse handily combines both genres and, recognising its potential, Vanquish Motion Pictures has snapped up the rights to adapt it into a TV show.
The comic book, which has been running since 2001, centres on a young law intern imbued with the essence of the Greek goddess of justice.
Vmp head Jay Douglas, who will executive-produce the series with partner Nav Gupta, Marc Manus and Bluewater's Darren Davis, said: "We're going to sink our teeth into Darren's treasure chest of storylines and spin them into a show that kicks ass with all the mystery and action the fans would expect."
"I'm really excited to dive into this world that Davis has created. The characters and Emma's central dilemma are rich and interesting - I think they'll prove a fantastic engine for a long-running series.
- 3/4/2011
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
Christian Gossett’s Red Star reminds me why I got into graphic novels in the first place: the use of a visual medium to relay a world that is slightly different—but somehow a little more poignantly true—than our own. Like Civil War: Iron Man or Watchmen, Red Star conveys a wistful, almost sorrowful view of what is now with what could have been.
Red Star is set in the fictional land of “the United Republics of the Red Star” about a decade after their war with Al-Istaan. To get some cursory understanding of this set up, the Urrs (United Republics of the Red Star) is quite clearly based on the Ussr post-Afghan Invasion. In fact, Soviet and Slovak tones and folklore abound throughout the series. Told in flashbacks and in present time, Red Star follows Maya Antares, a military sorceress, who lost her husband, Marcus, in the war with Al-Istaan.
Red Star is set in the fictional land of “the United Republics of the Red Star” about a decade after their war with Al-Istaan. To get some cursory understanding of this set up, the Urrs (United Republics of the Red Star) is quite clearly based on the Ussr post-Afghan Invasion. In fact, Soviet and Slovak tones and folklore abound throughout the series. Told in flashbacks and in present time, Red Star follows Maya Antares, a military sorceress, who lost her husband, Marcus, in the war with Al-Istaan.
- 2/1/2010
- by Debra
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
“Babylon 5” creator and noted comic scribe J. Michael Straczynski said his “Silver Surfer” script is in limbo at Fox thanks to the lukewarm response received by “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.”
“What happened was when ‘FF2’ didn’t do as well as they hoped it would do, it caused them to call into question a ‘Silver Surfer’ movie,” noted Straczynski in an interview with Collider during last weekend’s “Ninja Assassin” press junket. “The script that I wrote picked up right where ‘FF2’ left off. So if they do a ‘Silver Surfer’ film down the road, it’ll have to be its own separate things.”
Straczynski added, “It was definitely adult fare. I wanted to tell the origin of the Surfer and get into that whole thing.”
Last month, actor Doug Jones (“Hellboy”) expressed his desire to reprise his role as the Silver Surfer even though the...
“What happened was when ‘FF2’ didn’t do as well as they hoped it would do, it caused them to call into question a ‘Silver Surfer’ movie,” noted Straczynski in an interview with Collider during last weekend’s “Ninja Assassin” press junket. “The script that I wrote picked up right where ‘FF2’ left off. So if they do a ‘Silver Surfer’ film down the road, it’ll have to be its own separate things.”
Straczynski added, “It was definitely adult fare. I wanted to tell the origin of the Surfer and get into that whole thing.”
Last month, actor Doug Jones (“Hellboy”) expressed his desire to reprise his role as the Silver Surfer even though the...
- 11/24/2009
- by Blair Marnell
- MTV Splash Page
Universal Pictures has picked up the rights to Christian Gossett's award-winning comic book The Red Star, setting Night Watch filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov to develop with an eye to direct the fantasy sci-fi epic. Marc Platt is producing via his Marc Platt Prods. banner along with Bekmambetov via his Tengri banner, Jim Lemley and Jason Netter. Gossett and Ken Levin are executive producing. Red Star is an epic war saga set in a reimagined Soviet Union where militarized sorcery and monolithic technology live side by side. The studio is out to writers to adapt the project.
- 2/14/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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