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REAL STEEL Writer Hired To Adapt Stan Lee's ANNIHILATOR For The Screen |
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Tuesday, 06 December 2011 17:47 |
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According to Showblitz an adaptation of Stan Lee's Annihilator is in the works with Real Steel and Bourne Legacy scribe Dan Gilroy on writing duties. The project is based on a concept developed by Lee at his POW! Entertainment which was then acquired by Magic Storm who envision The Annihilator as a studio-level picture capable of appealing to Asian and global audiences. The story will focus on a young man who is given a second chance as an international superhero and returns home to mete out justice.
Here are quotes from Gilroy..
"Stan's created a ground-breaking superhero for our globalized world. The story spans cultures and continents in thrilling, character-driven style. Stan is straight-up at the top of his game and it's a joy to have a hand in bringing this to the screen."
..and Magic Storm CEO Mika via Filmbiz.Asia
"We could not be more pleased than to have Dan Gilroy come aboard to Read more: |
