Bestselling graphic novel "Romeo and Juliet: The War" to get film treatmentDecember 11, 2015 - 10:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Futuristic graphic novel "Romeo and Juliet: The War" is being adapted as a movie by Lionsgate, AceShowbiz said citing Variety. The studio has announced that it will team up with 1821 Media and Stan Lee's POW! Entertainment to develop the movie. "What a treat it is to finally announce our partnership with Lionsgate on a project," said Lee. "The story of Romeo and Juliet is one of my absolute favorites, and I can't wait to bring our rendition of this classic to life." Screenwriter John J. Griffin is on board to adapt the screenplay. Paris Kasidokostas-Latsis and Terry Dougas of 1821 Media will produce with Lee and Gill Champion of POW! executive producing. "Given their success with franchises such as 'The Hunger Games' and 'Divergent' series, Lionsgate is the perfect partner to adapt this graphic novel which is rich in visuals and set in an incredible, futuristic world," Kasidokostas-Latsis and Dougas said. "The War" is a reimagining of William Shakespeare's classic story "Romeo and Juliet". The novel was created by Lee and Dougas. It was written by Max Work and illustrated by Skan Srisuwan. Published in 2012, the novel was a New York Times bestseller. It tells the story of two groups of superhuman soldiers, the Montagues and the Capulets, who formerly work together but then turn against each other. Following the classic "Romeo and Juliet" storyline, a boy and girl from the two sides fall in love and plan to secretly marry. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | International cybercrime ringleaders arrested in Armenia, Ukraine Europol, Europe's crime agency, has arrested four ringleaders of several cybercrime networks that used botnets. Armenia skips CSTO Defense Ministers meeting A meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization countries began in Almaty. 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. |