Sci-Fi Film and Television Developments

The Alchemyst

6/20/12 - AMCPO Films is financing and producing the film adaptation of Irish author Michael Scott's best-selling book The Alchemyst, the first title in The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series, according to The Hollywood Reporter.  Scott is writing the adapted script, with production set to begin in February in Australia and New Zealand.  The Alchemyst centers on legendary 14th century French alchemist Nicholas Flamel, who discovered the elixir of eternal life and is still alive today. The secret to immortality is hidden in a book that, in the wrong hands, could destroy the world. When Dr. John Dee steals the book, 15-year-old twins Sophie and Josh Newman are the only ones with the power to save mankind.   AMPCO's Mario Andreacchio will produce with Konstantin Thoeren.  Stefan Brunner, is packaging the project and will executive produce alongside Scott and Barry Krost.

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