Callie Kloves to adapt “Seeker” sci-fi fantasy novel for SonyApril 23, 2014 - 14:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Callie Kloves, the up-and-coming writer who is also the daughter of Harry Potter scribe Steve Kloves, has been tapped to adapt Seeker, Sony's big-screen take on the by Arwen Elys Dayton novel, The Hollywood Reporter said. Mark Gordon is producing the translation of the novel, which doesn't hit shelves until 2015. It will be the first of a trilogy. The story combines sci-fi and fantasy elements to tell the story of a young girl named Quin Kincaid who, according to the studio, "has been put through years of brutal training for what she thinks is the noble purpose of becoming a revered 'Seeker.' Only when it's too late does she discover she will be using her newfound knowledge and training to become an assassin." The events take the girl around the globe, from a remote estate in Scotland to a bustling, futuristic Hong Kong. Hannah Minghella will oversee the production for the studio with Rachel O'Connor and Eric Fineman. Michele Wolkoff, head of film at Mark Gordon Co., will oversee for the shingle. Seeker is Kloves' second high-profile writing gig. She recently wrote the script for The Jungle Book, Warner Bros.' take on the Rudyard Kipling stories set to be directed by Andy Serkis. Photo: Arwendayton.com Related links: Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |