*sob*
Okay, I think this is kinda weird since last night I was going over Milton's Paradise Lost in my head (for some strange reason). Anyway, according to Sci Fi Weekly,
"Legendary Pictures is developing a live-action film version of Paradise Lost , John Milton's epic poem, with Scott Derrickson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose) attached to direct, Variety reported. Vincent Newman (A Man Apart) will produce along with Legendary.
Paradise Lost, published in 1667, tells the story of Lucifer's failed rebellion in heaven and subsequent role in Adam and Eve's fall from grace.
Legendary, backed by private investment money, is co-financing and co-producing several high-profile Warner Brothers films, including Superman Returns, Lady in the Water and 10,000 B.C., the trade paper reported. It formed a partnership with the studio last year to co-produce and co-finance at least 25 films over a five-year period. The company also has a first-look distribution deal with the studio.
Phil DiBlasi and Byron Willinger adapted Paradise Lost for the screen. Stuart Hazeldine (Battle Chasers) will develop the project with Derrickson and take on additional writing duties. Derrickson studied theology as a college undergrad, the trade paper reported."
Seriously, how do you translate Milton to film?! Second... Battle Chasers?! They better not ruin another great comic!
"Legendary Pictures is developing a live-action film version of Paradise Lost , John Milton's epic poem, with Scott Derrickson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose) attached to direct, Variety reported. Vincent Newman (A Man Apart) will produce along with Legendary.
Paradise Lost, published in 1667, tells the story of Lucifer's failed rebellion in heaven and subsequent role in Adam and Eve's fall from grace.
Legendary, backed by private investment money, is co-financing and co-producing several high-profile Warner Brothers films, including Superman Returns, Lady in the Water and 10,000 B.C., the trade paper reported. It formed a partnership with the studio last year to co-produce and co-finance at least 25 films over a five-year period. The company also has a first-look distribution deal with the studio.
Phil DiBlasi and Byron Willinger adapted Paradise Lost for the screen. Stuart Hazeldine (Battle Chasers) will develop the project with Derrickson and take on additional writing duties. Derrickson studied theology as a college undergrad, the trade paper reported."
Seriously, how do you translate Milton to film?! Second... Battle Chasers?! They better not ruin another great comic!