Adaptation of “Cruel Intentions” in development at NBCOctober 22, 2015 - 12:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An adaptation of “Cruel Intentions” is in development at NBC, TheWrap has learned. The series would continue the story of the 1999 film which starred Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, and Sarah Michelle Gellar. The series would center around Bash Casey, the 16-year-old son of Phillippe and Witherspoon’s characters in the film. After discovering his father’s journal, Bash decides to accept a scholarship to the prestigious Brighton Preparatory Academy in San Francisco, becoming embroiled in a world of sex, drugs and money. NBC bought the script with a commitment, plus a penalty from the film’s original director and writer Roger Kumble. He will also direct the pilot in addition to co-writing with Lindsey Rosin and Jordan Ross, best known for staging musical version of “Cruel Intentions” in Los Angeles this summer. The duo will also serve as executive producers. Neal Moritz and Original Film’s Pavun Shetty will also executive produce through their deal with Sony Pictures Television. “Cruel Intentions” was a surprise hit when it debuted after pulling in $75 million worldwide on a $10.5 million budget. It also helped launch the careers of Witherspoon and co-star Selma Blair. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |