Scarlett Johansson courted to topline "Ghost in the Shell" novel adaptationOctober 17, 2014 - 14:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Scarlett Johansson is courted to play another kick-ass heroine in an adaptation of graphic novel "Ghost in the Shell". As AceShowbiz reveals citing Deadline, the Black Widow of Marvel Cinematic Universe has been offered $10 million to play the titular character in the feature film. The role was initially planned for Margot Robbie, but "The Wolf of Wall Street" actress dropped out of negotiations as she's lined up for "Suicide Squad", Warner Bros.' potential blockbuster centering on anti-heroes in DC Comic Universe. Based on Masamune Shirow's manga of the same name, "Ghost in the Shell" follows augmented-cybernetic human named Major Kusanagi who fights criminals in a futuristic cyberpunk world. Rupert Sanders ("Snow White and the Huntsman") is reported to direct. Meanwhile, "Suicide Squad" follows a group of convicted villains who were given a second chance for redemption. They go on high-risk black ops missions which likely end up killing them all. Directed by David Ayer, it eyes Robbie, Will Smith, Ryan Gosling and Tom Hardy. Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news | Armenian, Iranian foreigh policy chief talk over the phone The Foreign Minister of Armenia once again expressed condolences to his counterpart on the death of the President of Iran. Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities. Armenian government besieged by protesters Protesters led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan poured into Yerevan’s Republic Square to try to surround the seat of Armenia’s government. Armenia, Russia agree on repairing railway destroyed in floods Yerevan and Moscow have agreed to repair a flood-stricken railway in northern Armenia. |