Sci-Fi Film and Television Developments

Peter Pan

7/17/12 - Gary Ross may direct Peter and the Starcatchers, Disney’s adaptation of the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, according to The Hollywood Reporter.  The Peter Pan fantasy follows a young Peter who befriends Molly, a shipmate he meets on the Never Land ship headed toward King Zarboff. Molly tells Peter of a mysterious trunk filled with magical starstuff that must remain out of the hands of the pirate Black Stache (who will lose his hand and become Captain Hook). Peter and Molly lead an effort to recover the trunk, which takes them on a treacherous journey.  Jesse Wigutow is writing the script.

3/3/11 - Channing Tatum is reportedly attached to star in an upcoming film that will delve into the origins of childhood hero Peter Pan, according to The Hollywood Reporter.   Tatum created the idea, along with his producing partner, Reid Carolin, and brought it to Ray, Roth and Roth Films where the pair successfully convinced screenwriter Billy Ray and Joe Roth to sign on.  Ray and Roth reportedly began pitching the proposed film to studios on Tuesday.

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