Robert Rodriguez to direct life-action “Fire And Ice” for SonyDecember 19, 2014 - 13:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Sony Pictures has set up a live-action version of Ralph Bakshi’s animated “Fire And Ice” with Robert Rodriguez directing, Variety said. The original 1983 film, based on characters created by Bakshi and Frank Frazetta, used rotoscoping with scenes shot in live action and traced on to animation cells. Fox released the film, which grossed less than $1 million. The story originated in a village destroyed by a surging glacier, the domain for an Ice Lord. The only survivor vows to avenge this act of destruction. Bold Films’ Gary Michael Walters, Matthew Rhodes and Michel Litvak have funded development of drafts with Rodriguez. The filmmaker’s “Sin City: A Dame to Kill For” generated moderate returns this fall with worldwide grosses of $38 million. The deal for “Fire and Ice” was made with Sony Pictures Entertainment still reeling from the fall out over the massive hacking of its computers, leading to the studio pulling the release of “The Interview” in the wake of a terrorist threat by the hackers to attack theaters if they showed the comedy. Sony has continued to set up projects in recent weeks, such as an untitled science-fiction movie with J.J. Abrams producing. The “Fire and Ice” news was first reported by Deadline.com. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |