Bill Bonanno, son of late mob boss Joseph Bonanno, has partnered with Anthony Tarantola to produce TV and film projects according to Variety. Their first project is a fact-based film about Mexican pilots who fought in the Pacific in WWII. They've optioned "The Aztec Eagles," which details the aerial exploits of the 201st Mexican Fighter Squadron, the only Mexican Air Force unit to serve in the Pacific during WWII. Betty Kaplan will write and direct.
The trade also reports that Tim McCann ("Revolution #9") will helm "Angel on My Shoulder," a remake of the 1946 classic. The original film tells the tale of a mobster sent to Hell who is given a few more days on Earth by the Devil to try and redeem himself. Todd Baker penned the "Angel" adaptation and will produce. Pic is eyeing a summer start in NYC.
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