Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio developing “Gorbachev” projectApril 5, 2013 - 10:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Apparently, the Cold War is hot stuff on cable. With FX's new drama "The Americans" - about a pair of Russian spies working undercover in the United States - making a splash, HBO Films is developing its own project revolving around the era, with Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio among those helping to usher the film into reality, TheWrap said citing Deadline. The project will revolve around former USSR president Mikhail Gorbachev, who helped bring about the end of the Cold War, and will capture the dissolution of the USSR, as seen through Gorbachev's eyes. Hanks is executive producing with Gary Goetzman through their Playtone production company, while Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Killoran will executive produce via their Appian Way. Industry Entertainment's Keith Addis is also executive producing. John Shiban ("Breaking Bad," "Hell on Wheels") is writing the project with Paul Webb. Gorbachev is among the consultants for the project, as is his principal English interpreter Pavel Palazhchenko. The former USSR president has been portrayed on film before, most recently by Christoph Waltz in the drama "Reykjavik." 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. |