Posted By:
Steve Kinsey
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4/11/2005
'Miramax Films' co-chairman Harvey Weinstein announced that writer-director Kevin Smith (Clerks) will write and direct the film version of the classic action-adventure persona, The Green Hornet.
Weinstein: "Kevin's tremendous work on our upcoming Jersey Girl, has demonstrated his continued growth as a filmmaker and we have no doubt that he will tackle this franchise for us in a compelling and entertaining way."
"In addition to being a great writer and director, Kevin knows more about comic characters, books and the creative process than anyone else I have ever met."
"The character of The Green Hornet offers a myriad of possible film ideas and numerous merchandise and branded integration opportunities with our corporate partners, giving us a platform for a very viable and long standing franchise."
Kevin Smith himself has said: "Long-time comic geek gets to make comic book movie? This is a dream come true. I'm still reeling! You don't know how in love with Harvey Weinstein I am right now. I couldn't have asked for a better vote of confidence in me as a filmmaker than being afforded the opportunity with Hornet to push beyond the boundaries of what I've done in film thus far."
"And making this movie with Miramax means that not only will we deliver an exciting, chop-socky-filled action flick, but it's gonna have a compelling story, believable characters, and great dialogue to boot! Let's roll, Kato!"
Source: DVD Fever
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