20th Century Fox nabs “The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress” sci-fi novelMarch 5, 2015 - 14:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Twentieth Century Fox has acquired the film rights to classic sci-fi novel “The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress” and Bryan Singer has come on board to direct the adaptation to be titled “Uprising,” TheWrap said citing an individual with knowledge of the project. The story follows a lunar colony that revolts against Earth’s rule. Robert A. Heinlein’s sci-fi novel was published in 1966 and won the Hugo Award the following year. “Arrow” executive producer Marc Guggenheim is penning the adaptation. The rights had reverted back to the Heilein estate after previous adaptation attempts by DreamWorks and “Harry Potter” producer David Heymer never came to fruition. Singer is producing with Lloyd Braun of Whalerock Industries and Thor Halvorssen. Andrew Mittman and Jason Taylor are executive producing. Singer will next direct “X-Men: Apocalypse” for Fox. Top stories 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”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |