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Paul Haggis has been tapped to work on the script for The Juliet, the adaptation of Alfred Bester's short story. The Atlas Entertainment film, which will be helmed by Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders, was recently moved from Sony to Warner Bros. Charles Roven and Alex Gartner of Atlas Entertainment and Frank Beddor of Automatic Pictures are producing. Video: The Cast of Paul Haggis’ 'Third Person' Agree Working With the Director is "Delicious" Based on Bester's story Fondly Fahrenheit, the sci-fi crime thriller is about a playboy and an android who combine to become one murderous

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He was recently attached to the developing live-action Ghost In The Shell, but director Rupert Sanders (Snow White And The Huntsman) is also juggling sci-fi crime thriller The Juliet. The latter, adapted from Alfred Bester's short story Fondly Fahrenheit, now has a new screenwriter: Paul Haggis has signed up to take a crack at the latest draft.Bester's most famous works are the novels The Stars My Destination and The Demolished Man. Fondly Fahrenheit was written in between those two stonking sci-fi classics in 1954, and involves a rich, psychologically unstable playboy who projects his personality into his murderously malfunctioning pet android. Bester himself adapted it for television in 1959 as Murder And The Android, part of the hour-long NBC Sunday Showcase series. The new version started life at Sony, but is now at Warner Bros. under the aegis of production company Atlas Entertainment. Previous versions of the script have been...

Hercules: The Thracian Wars

Dwayne Johnson has tweeted that the first trailer for his action blockbuster "Hercules: The Thracian Wars" is scheduled to hit in two weeks. The Rock says: "Just watched the new #HERCULESMovie teaser trailer. Powerful. Proud to show you in 2 weeks." [Source: Twitter]

The Juliet

Warner Bros. Pictures is taking over "The Juliet" from Sony Pictures and New Regency. "Snow White And The Huntsman" director Rupert Sanders remains attached to direct.

An adaptation of Alfred Bester's short story, the tale is described as "Bonnie and Clyde in space", or the even more vague "romance set against the backdrop of a futuristic science fiction landscape". [Source: Deadline]

Resurrection

ABC's new 'back from the dead' supernatural drama series "Resurrected" opened to a 3.6 rating in adults 18-49 - making it not only last night's top show, but the troubled network's highest rating for a midseason drama launch in two years. [Source: THR]...

Exclusive: Warner Bros is in, and Sony Pictures and New Regency are out of The Juliet, an adaptation of the Alfred Bester short story that was developed by Charles Roven’s Atlas Entertainment. The film has a script by Henry Bean that is being rewritten by Paul Haggis, and Snow White And The Huntsman helmer Rupert Sanders is attached to direct. At one point it looked like Sony would make it this spring. Atlas’s Roven and Alex Gartner are producing with Frank Beddor of Automatic Pictures. It makes me wonder, what is going on in Hollywood? I have been around long enough that I actually broke the story of when Warner Bros, clashing with John Hughes over $2 million in budget, allowed Fox to grab Home Alone and turn the $18 million film into a $477 million worldwide gross blockbuster. After that, studios used to never let projects go for fear of being embarrassed,...

With the live-action adaptations of Akira and Bleach still pretty much stuck in limbo, those interested in seeing a Hollywood blockbuster version of the Japanese art form can now turn their sights on Ghost in the Shell.

Deadline reports that Rupert Sanders has signed on to direct a live-action adaptation for DreamWorks.

The studio acquired the project back in 2008, fuelled by the passion of Steven Spielberg. Jamie Moss (Street Kings) was originally to pen the script, before Laeta Kalogridis (Shutter Island) replaced him. But now it looks like the studio has started over, with a new script from William Wheeler (The Reluctant Fundamentalist).

The story follows the exploits of a member of a covert ops unit of the Japanese National Public Safety Commission that specializes in fighting technology-related crime.

The long-running franchise began life as a manga series back in 1989, written and illustrated by Masamune Shirow. Since then, there have been two further manga volumes,...

Since director Rupert Sanders won't be able to take on the sequel to Snow White and the Huntsman, due to the complicated relationship situation that spawned with star Kristen Stewart, he's been trying to line up his next project. Sanders has been linked to a Napoleon biopic, the crime thriller 90 Church, an adaptation of The Kill List, and a sci-fi crime thriller called The Juliet. Now Deadline has word that he's also signed on to direct a live-action adaptation of the Japanese manga Ghost in the Shell, which has spawned anime films, a TV series, video games and more. Could this be another debacle like the live-action take of Akira? For those who aren't familiar with Ghost in the Shell, the story follows a member of a covert ops unit of the Japanese National Public Safety Commission that specializes in fighting technology-related crime. It's probably safe to say that this...

The Ghost in the Shell adaptation has been in various stages of development at DreamWorks for the last four years now, but it appears to have found a director in Rupert Sanders (Snow White and the Huntsman).  Based on the 1989 manga by Masamune Shirow and adapted by screenwriter William Wheeler (The Hoax, The Cape), the futuristic police thriller follows "the exploits of a member of a covert ops unit of the Japanese National Public Safety Commission that specializes in fighting technology-related crime."  Hit the jump for more. News of Sanders' attachment to the Ghost in the Shell adaptation comes courtesy of Deadline.  One issue with Sanders is his schedule; he's got a lot on his plate, including the narcotics enforcement thriller 90 Church set up at Universal, a Napoleon picture at Warner Bros., an adaptation of the Frederick Forsyth special forces thriller novel The Kill List, and The Juliet, an adaptation...

Since directing Snow White and the Huntsman, commercials director turned filmmaker Rupert Sanders has been linked to the crime thriller 90 Church from "Breaking Bad' writer and producer George Mastras, an adaptation of the espionage thriller The Kill List, and the sci-fi crime thriller The Juliet. Now he has another project on his future slate as THR reports he has signed on to helm Napoleon, a biopic about the historical French military leader set up at Warner Bros. With a script from AMC's "The Killing" writer Jeremy Doner, the film is said to take a Scarface-style approach to the story of the cocky Napoleon Bonaparte. More below! An inspirational figure who convinced hundreds of thousands of soldiers to follow his military orders and political ideals, Napoleon used the revolutions at the turn of the 19th century to his advantage, and rode his success all the way to becoming Emperor of France.

Warner Bros. has hired Rupert Sanders to direct their Napoleon biopic. Jeremy Doner wrote the script.

According to Variety, the movie will focus on the lies that are known as truths about the French general, including his famous short stature. In this version, he’s viewed almost as a gangster boss.

Bonaparte came to be the Emperor of France, through a series of revolutions at the turn of the 19th century. He made France into a major world power, but when he invaded Russia, his luck ran out. His defeat at the Battle of Waterloo is one of history’s most famous battles.

At some point, the studio hoped this would be a film for Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio. That option may be out the window, but the studio will look for top names such as DiCaprio and Tom Hardy for this historical drama.

As for Sanders, he’s...

Warner Bros. has hired Rupert Sanders to direct an upcoming biopic centering the french 18th and 19th century military leader Napoleon.

Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the latter stages of the French Revolution and it's associated wars in Europe. He lived from August 15, 1769 to May 5, 1821.

The Killing scribe Jeremy Doner is writing the script, which is being described as being Scarface-like. Gianni Nunnari will be producing.

Rupert Sanders most recently directed Snow White and the Huntsman, which was his directorial debut. He is also working on the sci-fi project The Juliet, 90 Church and an untitled Van Helsing remake.

No production schedule has been released.

Ever since the mini-scandal broke about his fling with Kristen Stewart, director Rupert Sanders has been busy getting lost in his work. He's lined up all manner of projects over the past year or so, including  "Van Helsing," the Frederick Forsyth adaptation "The Kill List," the space-set "The Juliet," a project described as a "sci-fi 'Battle of Algiers'" and the crime drama "90 Church." And while none have started rolling, Sanders' name is back in the media as his ex-wife Liberty Ross has re-opened the events of last year, telling her side of the story to Vanity Fair. And as always, Sanders is plowing ahead with another gig. Deadline reports that Sanders will get behind the camera for "Napoleon" for Warner Bros. Jeremy Doner ("Damages," "The Killing") has penned the script that is said to be "Scarface"-esque, which probably means super violent and edgy or whatever. But just like the rest of Sanders' projects,...

Snow White and the Huntsman helmer Rupert Sanders has found his next project. The Hollywood Reporter brings word that Sanders will helm Warner Bros.' upcoming Napoleon , a biopic of the 18th and 19 century military figure, Napoleon Bonaparte. "The Killing" scribe Jeremy Doner is providing the screenplay for the project, which is likened in tone to Brian De Palma's Scarface . Rupert's name has also recently been connected with the sci-fi tale The Juliet and two Universal Pictures projects, 90 Church and the untitled Van Helsing reboot. Gianni Nunari is attached to produce Napoleon . He has previously brought historical battles to the big screen with projects like 300 and Alexander . (Photo Credit: WENN.com)...

Ever since his debut film, Snow White & The Huntsman, director Rupert Sanders has been lying low. I mean sure, he had that whole thing with Kristen Stewart but in terms of work, he hasn’t really committed to any new projects. He’s rumored for the Tom Cruise vehicle Van Helsing, as well as a space-set film titled The Juliet, among others, but now, according to Deadline, he’s finally signed on for his next directing gig and it will come in the form of 90 Church.

The film will be an adaptation of a true-crime tale that’s based on the novel by Agent Dead Unkefer. Breaking Bad writer/producer George Mastras will be penning the flick, which will tell ”the true story of the early years of the DEA, when it was initially known as the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, and the tough tactics used by its relatively few...

Since his debut "Snow White & The Huntsman" was released last year (followed soon after by a certain controversy involving the filmmaker and his lead actress), director Rupert Sanders has flirted with a whole bunch of projects without necessarily committing to one. Tom Cruise vehicle 'Van Helsing," "Pirates of the Caribbean 5," Frederick Forsyth adaptation "The Kill List," the space-set "The Juliet," a project described as a "sci-fi 'Battle of Algiers,'—all have appeared on the trades, none have turned into anything concrete as yet. Well, add one more to his dance card as Deadline report that Sanders is formally on board to helm "90 Church," an adaptation of a true-crime tale that has a writer from a TV series that's been much in the news in the last few days also along to write the script, in the shape of "Breaking Bad" writer/producer George Mastras. The project, set up at Universal,...

Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders is adding another project to his list of potential second features. The filmmaker made his feature directorial debut on the Snow White redo, but hasn’t exactly been quick to choose his follow-up project. He attached himself to the “Bonnie and Clyde in space” pic The Juliet as his next film last year, but movement on the film has been relatively quiet in the ensuing months. No matter, as Deadline now reports that Sanders is set to helm an adaptation of the Frederick Forsyth thriller novel The Kill List. The story centers on a Us Special Forces Tracker and member of the mysterious government organization known as Tosa who is tasked with hunting down a target of the agency’s “kill list”: a terrorist nicknamed the Preacher who radicalizes young Muslims abroad to carry out assassinations. The film will find Sanders...

Snow White and the Huntsman has been one of the biggest films of the year, and a big success for all involved, not least Universal, with the film taking almost $400m. across the world.

As such, there’s been talk of a sequel ever since its release this summer, but the issue became a little more complicated, following the media’s attention on Kristen Stewart and director Rupert Sanders.

Sanders made a very promising feature directorial debut at the helm of the original, but following the reports over the summer, whether he and/or Stewart would be returning for the sequel was soon called into question, and there was talk of the sequel centring instead on The Huntsman, Chris Hemsworth.

According to an insider speaking to Radar Online, however, it looks like that may no longer be the case, with Stewart reportedly signing on for the sequel, without Sanders returning.

The sum total of how much I care about Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, the Twilight franchise, or anything having to do with it, is exactly nil; despite, of course, being a woman and apparently supposed to like that kind of thing. But – and there is always a but – the most recent news about Stewart’s involvement in the projected Snow White and the Huntsman sequel makes me just the teeniest bit happy.

Radar Online is reporting that Stewart has signed on to play Snow White yet again, while Rupert Sanders, the original director, is most definitely not returning. According to Radar’s source:

“The script has already been written and production will begin late next year … However, Rupert Sanders definitely won’t be a part of the project. Rupert didn’t want to be a part of it to begin with because he is desperately still trying to save his marriage.