Showing posts with label Ben Ripley. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ben Ripley. Show all posts

December 3, 2014

SOURCE CODE Sequel Will Be Helmed By German Director Anna Foerster


Variety reports that a sequel for Duncan Jones' Source Code is in the works. A script has been written by Ben Ripley, who wrote the original film. They've also hired Anna Foerester (Criminal Minds, Army Wives) to direct the film. Anna is known for second unit and other camera/photography work on films such as White House Down, 10,000 BC, Alien: Resurrection, Pitch Black,  Independence Day, 2012, Æon Flux and The Day After Tomorrow. There is no word if Summit/Lionsgate will pickup the film for distribution, or if any of the original cast will be returning.


SOURCE: VARIETY 

February 26, 2013

Niels Arden Oplev Attached To Direct FLATLINERS Remake


BloodyDisgusting is reporting that Danish director Niels Arden Oplev (Dead Man Down, Girl With The Dragon Tattoo) is attached to direct the Flatliners remake for Columbia/Sony. It will be written by Ben Ripley best known for Duncan Jones' Source Code. The original film was a stellar thriller and is considered one of the better Joel Schumacher films like The Lost Boys. Flatliners focuses on a group of young med students looking to experience being revived from death with supernatural consequences.