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‘Green Hornet and Kato’: Leigh Whannell in Talks to Direct Reboot!!

The masked crime-fighting superhero is returning to the big screen as filmmaker Leigh Whannell is in talks to direct Green Hornet and Kato, according to Deadline. With a background in horror, and previously collaborating with James Wan, Whannell penned the scripts for the Saw and Insidious franchises before making his directorial debut in Insidious: Chapter 3. The director would go on to achieve critical acclaim … Continue reading ‘Green Hornet and Kato’: Leigh Whannell in Talks to Direct Reboot!!

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‘Green Hornet And Kato’: David Koepp to Write New Adaption for Universal!!

David Koepp has been tapped to write the script for Universal Pictures and Amasia Entertainment’s The Green Hornet and Kato. This past April, Universal optioned rights to The Green Hornet from Amasia, after co-founders Michael Helfant and Bradley Gallo acquired control of the motion picture franchise from the family of the original creator George W. Trendle in a competitive bidding war in January. Helfant, the former … Continue reading ‘Green Hornet And Kato’: David Koepp to Write New Adaption for Universal!!

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Kevin Smith Developing a ‘Green Hornet’ Animated Series!!

The Green Hornet is one of our longest-running, most ubiquitous superheroes in culture. Originating in 1930s radio plays, the masked vigilante and his phenomenal partner Kato has since been in film serials, a hit TV show that gave Bruce Lee an American breakthrough, and most recently, a 2011 big-budget movie starring Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, Cameron Diaz, and Christoph Waltz. Now, the well-known filmmaker/orator of geek-friendly projects Kevin Smith will be revving up Black Beauty … Continue reading Kevin Smith Developing a ‘Green Hornet’ Animated Series!!

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‘The Green Hornet and Kato’: Universal Working on a New Adaption!!

Universal Pictures and Amasia Entertainment have partnered on The Green Hornet and Kato, and are currently developing a film based on the iconic characters. The studio has optioned the rights to The Green Hornet from Amasia after co-founders Michael Helfant and Bradley Gallo acquired control of the motion picture franchise rights in a highly competitive bidding war this past January. Gallo and former Marvel Studios … Continue reading ‘The Green Hornet and Kato’: Universal Working on a New Adaption!!

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‘The Green Hornet’: Another Big Screen Reboot in the Works!!

Nothing in Hollywood stays dead forever, which means it’s time for a Green Hornet reboot. The crime-fighting character began life in 1930s radio serials before jumping into 1940s film serials and then a 1960s TV series. A comedic big-screen adaptation arrived in 2011, with Seth Rogen in the lead. Now, Amasia Entertainment is setting out to make a new Green Hornet film. Per THR, Michael Helfant and Bradley Gallo‘s Amasia Entertainment … Continue reading ‘The Green Hornet’: Another Big Screen Reboot in the Works!!

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Ben Affleck in Talks to Return for ‘The Accountant’ Sequel!!

While talk surrounding Ben Affleck these days mostly revolves around his role as Batman, the actor is lining up a sequel of a very different sort. Per Deadline, Affleck is in talks to reprise his role in a sequel to last year’s solid thriller The Accountant alongside returning director Gavin O’Connor and returning screenwriter Bill Dubuque. Those deals, including those of producers Lynette Howell Taylor … Continue reading Ben Affleck in Talks to Return for ‘The Accountant’ Sequel!!

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Paramount Readies ‘Green Hornet’ Reboot with ‘The Accountant’ Director Gavin O’Connor!!!

Not every major comic book adaptation comes from Marvel or DC. Paramount Pictures is currently reading a superhero movie of its own, and the studio has nabbed a promising director to bring the project to life. Per Deadline, The Accountant and Warrior helmer Gavin O’Connor is attached to direct The Green Hornet for Paramount and Chernin Entertainment. The idea here is to put a serious twist on the crime fighter, with this new … Continue reading Paramount Readies ‘Green Hornet’ Reboot with ‘The Accountant’ Director Gavin O’Connor!!!

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