Green Hornet

*Raph's Girl* · 07-20-2007, 08:31 PM

http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index...ory=0&id=42532

The Los Angeles Times reported the rumor that Knocked Up star Seth Rogen is in final negotiations to write and star in a feature-film version of The Green Hornet for Columbia Pictures. The newspaper cited anonymous sources for its report.

The studio announced in March that it had optioned the rights to the superhero franchise, which follows the adventures of Brit Reid, wealthy publisher of The Daily Sentinel by day and masked crimefighter by night. Reid is accompanied by Kato, a chauffeur-bodyguard-personal assistant who transforms into a masked sidekick with a knack for martial arts.

Neal H. Moritz is developing the project with Rogen via the producer's Original Film company. Moritz has been chasing the rights for years, having been a big fan of the '60s television series. He declined to comment on Rogen's involvement to the newspaper.

Sony is said to be eyeing a 2009 release.

Rogen is just the newest player in a large and varied cast of characters who have tried to bring Green Hornet to the big screen. A Green Hornet film was previously announced at Universal, with Ron Underwood directing. Three years ago, Miramax entered a deal with Kevin Smith to adapt and direct a Green Hornet film.

07-20-2007, 08:31 PM	#1
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Green Hornet http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index...ory=0&id=42532 The Los Angeles Times reported the rumor that Knocked Up star Seth Rogen is in final negotiations to write and star in a feature-film version of The Green Hornet for Columbia Pictures. The newspaper cited anonymous sources for its report. The studio announced in March that it had optioned the rights to the superhero franchise, which follows the adventures of Brit Reid, wealthy publisher of The Daily Sentinel by day and masked crimefighter by night. Reid is accompanied by Kato, a chauffeur-bodyguard-personal assistant who transforms into a masked sidekick with a knack for martial arts. Neal H. Moritz is developing the project with Rogen via the producer's Original Film company. Moritz has been chasing the rights for years, having been a big fan of the '60s television series. He declined to comment on Rogen's involvement to the newspaper. Sony is said to be eyeing a 2009 release. Rogen is just the newest player in a large and varied cast of characters who have tried to bring Green Hornet to the big screen. A Green Hornet film was previously announced at Universal, with Ron Underwood directing. Three years ago, Miramax entered a deal with Kevin Smith to adapt and direct a Green Hornet film. __________________