This from Variety:
"Chuck Russell is set to direct a 3D reworking of "Arabian Nights." He co-wrote the script with Barry P. Ambrose. The action adventure, with an estimated budget of $70 million, will be financed by Inferno Entertainment, with production slated to begin in April.
In a new spin on the classic, the story follows a young commander who, after his king is killed in a palace coup, joins forces with Sinbad, Aladdin and his genie to rescue Scheherazade and her kingdom from dark powers."
Sounds like a new take on the old tale. But do we really need another sand lot fairy tale to be told? With a 70 million budget there is a lot that they could do with this movie visually. In fact:
"Through the use of a new generation of visual technologies, we will be able to quite literally take audiences around the world on a magic carpet ride," Russell said.
Chuck Russell is happy that he received a hefty 70 million dollar budget. Who wouldn't be? I am just not sure audiences will be drawn to this type of movie. We already have the much anticipated "Clash of the Titans" (nice Clash of the Titans movie poster find Ror! Man, that guy is fearless)coming out next year and the "Prince of Persia" as well. Russell is really going to have to step it up to get people in the theater seats for this one.
For those of you who will say "This aint in the comic books!!" I say to you "Come on dude!" Arabian Knights has been in the comics since before you were tossed out upon this world!!! Below is proof.
If the red head makes the final cut I will be in the theater opening night to see that raw beauty!