"Patriot Games" Writer to Pen "American Gladiators" the Movie! Go Ahead Laugh!
Last May, I told you that Johnny Ferraro, the creator of the "American Gladiators" TV show, was bringing his property to the big screen! (See Coming Soon to Theaters Near You -- "American Gladiators" The Movie! Yeah, "American Gladiators," May 12, 2009)
You probably thought I was lying, but hold on, a writer has been hired!
Peter Iliff will write the big screen version of "American Gladiators."
Variety told us that the story "which will feature the Herculean characters as superheroes, will be based on the TV show that first aired in 1988 and has been broadcast in more than 90 countries, with the format adapted for the local market in 14 of them. Most recently, NBC aired a primetime revival of the show in 2008."
Scott Mednick ("Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles") is producing and he's targeting to release the film sometime in 2011.
Iliff previously wrote "Patriot Games," "Varsity Blues," "Under Suspicion," and "Point Break."
Gosh, I think they're serious, so yes, "American Gladiators" is coming to screens near you!
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