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Akiva Goldsman Adapting Tom Clancy, and More for Paramount
Akiva Goldsman Adapting Tom Clancy, and More for Paramount
Akiva Goldsman Adapting Tom Clancy, and More for Paramount
Akiva Goldsman, fresh from his writer’s room duties on the Transformers franchise, has made moved his Weed Road banner over to Paramount for a two-year first look deal that’ll see Goldsman directing and producing a number of projects for the studio, including a comic series from Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld, a bestselling novel series, and a few genre franchise-starters.
‘Deadpool’ Creator’s ‘Extreme Universe’ Heads to Big Screen
‘Deadpool’ Creator’s ‘Extreme Universe’ Heads to Big Screen
‘Deadpool’ Creator’s ‘Extreme Universe’ Heads to Big Screen
To say that Deadpool was a box-office hit is slightly understating things, so it’s no surprise that that execs are hoping to get into business with the man behind the Merc With a Mouth, Rob Liefeld — well, one exec, specifically: Akiva Goldsman. After securing the rights to develop (and possibly direct) an adaptation of Liefeld’s Avengelyne series, Goldsman has acquired rights to another Liefeld property, and this time his plans are a bit more ambitious.
‘Avengelyne’ Movie in the Works From ‘Deadpool’ Creator
‘Avengelyne’ Movie in the Works From ‘Deadpool’ Creator
‘Avengelyne’ Movie in the Works From ‘Deadpool’ Creator
Following the massive success of Deadpool (the movie), you’d think studios would be rushing to get in business with the creator of Deadpool (the comic) — seeing as Rob Liefeld has a few other comic-book creations that could make for decent films in the right hands. It seems at least one studio has caught on, as Paramount and Akiva Goldsman are teaming up to produce a film adaptation of Liefeld’s Avengelyne series.
'Dark Tower' TV Series Eyes 2018 Premiere, Idris Elba Role
'Dark Tower' TV Series Eyes 2018 Premiere, Idris Elba Role
'Dark Tower' TV Series Eyes 2018 Premiere, Idris Elba Role
It’s still uncertain how high the long-awaited adaptation of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower will climb, establishing a multi-movie franchise with a TV arm fleshing out the world’s expansive backstory. That isn’t stopping MRC and writer Akiva Goldsman from rolling full-steam ahead, eying a 2017 production date with Idris Elba to briefly reprise his role in adapting King’s novel Wizard and Glass. Get the latest details!

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