Sci-Fi Film and Television Developments
Area 51
11/30/09 - Paramount Pictures has landed U.S. distribution rights to Area 51, according to Variety. Deal puts the studio back in business with the creative and financing team behind Paranormal Activity, the $11,000 film that's grossed more than $106 million. The film employs the "found footage" narrative structure that Oren Peli used in Paranormal Activity to tell the story of three teens whose curiosity leads them to the notorious Area 51 portion of Nellis Air Force Base in the Nevada desert. The film will be in theaters some time in 2010.
10/7/09 - Oren Peli starts production next week on Area 51, which will employ the "found footage" narrative structure of his last film and tell the story of three teens whose curiosity leads them to the notorious part of Nellis Air Force Base in the Nevada desert, Variety reported.
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