John Fusco to Write Screenplay for “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” Motion Picture
21 Luglio 2009 - 3:17PM
Business Wire
TMNT Productions, in association with Mirage Studios, has signed
veteran screenwriter John Fusco to create the script for the
upcoming live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theatrical film
targeted for release in 2011. Fusco joins the creative team with
producers Scott Mednick (“300,” “Superman Returns”) and Galen
Walker (“TMNT”) to re-tell the origin story of the legendary
foursome co-created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.
Fusco brings a unique perspective to the classic property, with
credits ranging from the original “Young Guns” and its sequel, to
"Hidalgo" and last year's "The Forbidden Kingdom" starring Jet Li
and Jackie Chan. He also recently completed the script for a
contemporary version of the classic "Seven Samurai" for The
Weinstein Company.
In addition to his film industry credits, Fusco brings years of
martial arts training and inspiration to the new screenplay. His
interest in Korean martial arts began at age 12, and his passion
continues today through ongoing study of Shaolin Kung Fu as well as
the history and culture behind these ancient practices.
"It is always exciting when you can come aboard a project that
bridges the worlds of what you do with what you love,” said Fusco.
“I have always been a fan of the Turtles and the world of martial
arts is my lifelong passion. I look forward to this great
opportunity."
“John brings to our team the perfect blend of talent, expertise
and enthusiasm for the property and the genre,” said Mednick. "We
are committed to bringing to the screen a vital, vibrant and
contemporary effort that is the next chapter in this venerable
franchise."
“Working with the original comics created by Peter Laird and
Kevin Eastman will allow both the new and first generations of fans
to experience the Turtles in a whole new light,” said Walker.
“Tapping into the rich of history of these heroic and loved
brethren should prove to be a phenomenal collaborative adventure
for us all.”
“From the first stages of planning this movie, we were committed
to finding a group of the most passionate, creative and experienced
individuals who appreciated the history and myth of the TMNT, to
craft a new vision of the Turtles for Mirage to share with current
fans and to captivate a whole new generation,” said Gary Richardson
CEO, Mirage Studios.
Announcement of Fusco’s role comes as the Turtles’ 25th
Anniversary “Shell-ebration” culminates its cross-country tour at
San Diego Comic-Con where Fusco, Mednick and Walker will join
Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman and Steve Barron (director of the
original 1990's film) and others on a panel to discuss the project
and the history of the property on Friday, July 24.
Peter Laird, Gary Richardson, Frederick Fierst, Eric Crown and
Napoleon Smith III will serve as executive producers of the
film. The project is being funded through Lightbox
Productions, LLC.
4Kids Entertainment, master licensing agency for the Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles property, will handle all licensing activity
on TMNT movie-related merchandise.
Additional information is available on the www.tmnt25.com and
www.4kids.tv Websites.
About Mirage Studios
Mirage Studios, Inc. is part of The Mirage Group, a group of
companies located in Northampton, Massachusetts that owns, manages,
nurtures and protects the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
property.
About 4Kids Entertainment
Master licensing agent for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 4Kids
Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:KDE), is a global organization devoted to
the creation, development, production, broadcasting, distribution,
licensing and manufacturing of children’s entertainment products,
with U.S. headquarters in New York City, regional offices for its
trading card business in San Diego, California and international
offices in London and Hong Kong.
Additional information is available on the
www.4kidsentertainment.com corporate Website and at the
www.4kids.tv game station site.
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