“Highlander” remake gets “John Wick” helmer Chad StahelskiNovember 23, 2016 - 03:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Highlander" reboot is moving forward with a new director. As AceShobiz reports citing The Hollywood Reporter, "John Wick" co-director Chad Stahelski has boarded the long-gestating remake for Lionsgate. Now the studio is searching for a screenwriter to help crack the story. "I've been a huge fan of the original property since I saw it in high school," Stahelski said. "Such great themes of immortality, love, and identity are all wrapped up in such colorful mythology. I can't think of a better property that gives the opportunity to create interesting characters, mythic themes and action set pieces." It means that both directors who helmed the Keanu Reeves actioner have secured a major new job each. Just a few days ago, David Leitch who worked behind the lens with Stahelski landed "Deadpool 2". The "Highlander" revival has been stuck in development hell since 2008. "Deadpool" star Ryan Reynolds was once in talks to play the titular hero originated by Christopher Lambert while Tom Cruise was rumored to portray his mentor originally played by Sean Connery. 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 | Russian Ambassador to Armenia summoned to Moscow for consultations Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin has been summoned to Moscow for consultations. Azerbaijan says now controls 4 villages as part of deal with Armenia Azerbaijan's border service has taken control of four villages in the Gazakh district on the border with Armenia. Lukashenko has "very interesting proposal" involving Caucasus Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko has said he has "a very interesting proposal" involving the Caucasus region. Azerbaijan establishing three military colleges Three military colleges are being established in Azerbaijan, according to a decree signed by the country’s Prime Minister Ali Asadov. |