“Counterfeit Son” novel-based psychological thriller finds helmerDecember 10, 2015 - 12:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Alcon Entertainment has hired Salim Akil to direct long-in-development psychological thriller “Counterfeit Son”, based on the Elaine Marie Alphin novel, Variety reports. Producers are Steve Wegner, Alcon co-toppers Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosgrove and Jessica Rhoades. “Counterfeit Son” was published in 2000 and won a 2001 Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for best young adult mystery. The story centers on the aftermath of the death of a serial killer and his abused son, who takes on the identity of one of his father’s victims and attempts to live with the victim’s family. The adapted script has been written by Matthew Aldrich. Alcon had attached Ericson Core to direct the project in 2008. Core directed Alcon’s “Point Break” remake, which opens on Christmas. Akil’s credits include “Sparkle” and “Jumping The Broom” along with multiple segments of “Being Mary Jane.” He is repped by ICM Partners and Morris Yorn Barnes. 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 | Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |