"The Marvel Studios Overview Presentation reveals that Zak Penn (The Incredible Hulk, X-Men: The Last Stand, X2: X-Men United) is writing the screenplay for the big screen adaptation of "The Avengers". Marvel describes the property as follows: "The Avengers are Earth's mightiest heroes, formed to fight the foes no single hero could withstand. The Avengers are the most prestigious and powerful super-hero team in the world"..." (full details)
"Mandate Pictures has acquired the rights to "27 Times," a dark, super-natural thriller scripted by Thomas Thonson ("Rockwell"). Story follows a paranoid, overprotective young man caring for his shut-in teenage brother, who is tortured by precognitive visions of violent deaths. He profits off his brother's terrible gift, until they are confronted by the brutal deaths in their wake..." (full details)
"Universal Pictures Intl. and Intermedia will co-produce "Magicians," the debut movie from the team behind the cult Channel 4 sitcom "Peep Show." Story concerns two magicians who have feuded since their double act ended in disaster. The "Peep Show" team of director Andrew O'Connor, writers Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain and actors Robert Webb and David Mitchell are all aboard. Juliet Stevenson and Peter Capaldi also star. Shooting starts Aug. 20..." (full details)
