Sci-Fi Film and Television Developments

Arabian Nights

5/10/10 - Anthony Hopkins is in final negotiations to play an evil sorcerer in Arabian Nights, an action-adventure picture starring Liam Hemsworth, according to The Hollywood Reporter.  The period epic revolves around a young commander (Hemsworth) who, after his king is murdered in a coup, joins forces with Sinbad, Ali Baba and the Genie from the magic lamp to rescue the queen, Scheherazade. Hopkins will play Pharotu, a sorcerer who killed Sinbad's love, a mermaid, and is looking to amass more magic for himself.  An end-of-summer shoot is being eyed. Chuck Russell is directing.

3/9/10 - Liam Hemsworth is jumping into action-movie territory with Arabian Nights, according to The Hollywood Reporter.  The actor is in negotiations to star in Inferno Entertainment's 3D adventure directed by Chuck Russell.  Inferno's Bill Johnson is producing with Mark Ciardi and Gordon Gray of Mayhem Pictures. ROAR also is producing.  Written by Russell and Barry P. Ambrose, the period epic centers on a young commander (Hemsworth) who, after his king is murdered in a coup, joins forces with Sinbad and Aladdin to rescue Queen Scheherazade.  An end-of-summer shoot is being eyed.

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