Walden Media is developing a new Harry Houdini film project, and they've hired Chuck co-creator Chris Fedak to write it. The production company has been trying to make this film since 2006. The initial script was written by Brett Merryman and was then worked on by Josh Klausner over the years. They're obviously still trying to get it right, and maybe Fedak is the one that will take it to the next level.
Mark Waters is set to direct the film which "centers on an unsuspecting high schooler who finds himself in grave danger when he discovers a family secret leading back to the legendary illusionist. Using clues left through the centuries, he must race to uncover the greatest magical secret known to man."
Waters is known for directing films such as Freaky Friday, Mean Girls, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Mr. Popper's Penguins and a few other mediocre films. That give us...
Mark Waters is set to direct the film which "centers on an unsuspecting high schooler who finds himself in grave danger when he discovers a family secret leading back to the legendary illusionist. Using clues left through the centuries, he must race to uncover the greatest magical secret known to man."
Waters is known for directing films such as Freaky Friday, Mean Girls, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Mr. Popper's Penguins and a few other mediocre films. That give us...
- 7/17/2012
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
Did you ever think Harry Houdini would become such a hot item? (In the 21st century, I mean.) In the past year, we’ve already had word of two projects to center on the famed illusionist: The Secret Life of Houdini, an Indiana Jones-like actioner that Gary Ross was up for back in May, and the more traditional (but still fiction-lined) Houdini, which Francis Lawrence has been considering for a bit of time.
We’re now reminded of a third (count it, a third) to take liberty with Houdini’s life for the sake of a fun story. The untitled feature, from Walden Media, was initially scripted by Brett Merryman, was later give a look by Josh Klausner (Shrek Forever After, Date Night), and, according to THR, will now be taken over by Chris Fedak, co-creator of and staff writer on Chuck. Mark Waters (Mr. Popper’s Penguins, The Spiderwick Chronicles) will direct.
We’re now reminded of a third (count it, a third) to take liberty with Houdini’s life for the sake of a fun story. The untitled feature, from Walden Media, was initially scripted by Brett Merryman, was later give a look by Josh Klausner (Shrek Forever After, Date Night), and, according to THR, will now be taken over by Chris Fedak, co-creator of and staff writer on Chuck. Mark Waters (Mr. Popper’s Penguins, The Spiderwick Chronicles) will direct.
- 7/17/2012
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
Pixels
Tim Dowling ("Just Go With It") has come onboard to re-write the script for "Pixels" at Sony Pictures and Happy Madison. Tim Herlihy penned the previous draft which is now being turned into more of a tentpole-esque action comedy along "Ghostbusters" lines.
Seth Gordon will executive produce and potentially direct this adaptation of writer-director Patrick Jean's buzzed-about short film, which depicted popular 1980s video game characters attacking New York City. [Source: Variety]
Houdini
"Chuck" co-creator Chris Fedak has come onboard to re-write the Mark Waters-directed, untitled Harry Houdini project setup at Walden Media. Brett Merryman penned the initial screenplay.
The story centers on an unsuspecting high schooler who finds himself in grave danger when he discovers a family secret leading back to the legendary illusionist. Using clues left through the centuries, he must race to uncover the greatest magical secret known to man. [Source: Heat Vision]
Sleeping Beauty
Producer Neal Moritz is...
Tim Dowling ("Just Go With It") has come onboard to re-write the script for "Pixels" at Sony Pictures and Happy Madison. Tim Herlihy penned the previous draft which is now being turned into more of a tentpole-esque action comedy along "Ghostbusters" lines.
Seth Gordon will executive produce and potentially direct this adaptation of writer-director Patrick Jean's buzzed-about short film, which depicted popular 1980s video game characters attacking New York City. [Source: Variety]
Houdini
"Chuck" co-creator Chris Fedak has come onboard to re-write the Mark Waters-directed, untitled Harry Houdini project setup at Walden Media. Brett Merryman penned the initial screenplay.
The story centers on an unsuspecting high schooler who finds himself in grave danger when he discovers a family secret leading back to the legendary illusionist. Using clues left through the centuries, he must race to uncover the greatest magical secret known to man. [Source: Heat Vision]
Sleeping Beauty
Producer Neal Moritz is...
- 7/17/2012
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Chuck co-creator Chris Fedak has been tapped for writing duties on Walden’s untitled Harry Houdini project, which is serving as a directing vehicle for Mark Waters. The project has been in development since 2006, with Brett Merryman writing the initial screenplay. Josh Klausner also worked on it over the years. Photos: The Scene at Comic-Con The story centers on an unsuspecting high schooler who finds himself in grave danger when he discovers a family secret leading back to the legendary illusionist. Using clues left through the centuries, he must race to uncover the greatest magical secret known to
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- 7/16/2012
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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