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Trio to adapt graphic novel 'The Piper'
Zenescope, Persistent, Pantry to produceZenescope Entertainment, Persistent Entertainment ("Passengers") and Pantry Films ("Felon") are teaming to produce the film adaptation of Zenescope's graphic novel "The Piper." The cinematic version of the Pied Piper of Hamelin will introduce a darker version of the fable through the eyes of a much-bullied high school band student who unintentionally channels the spirit of the Pied Piper, only to realize the terrifying consequences of his actions are well beyond his control.
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Director takes on adaptation of DC Comic bookNikolaj Arcel to take on 'Deadman'
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James Vanderbilt to pen upcoming sequelsUniversal has 'Criminal' intent
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Jay Chou joins Seth Rogen in Columbia picMarvel earnings find focus with pics
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Response to film at confab has biz keenComic-Con wows audiences, studios
'Iron Man 2,' 'New Moon' panels a big hitSpirit seeks out King Kong story
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Comedians set to contribute to the anthologyParadox rides Dark Horse film deal
Duo pact to publish comics based on filmsWB still seeking DC strategy
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Whedon teases horror flick 'Cabin in the Woods'Comic-Con stays strong amid recession
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Two projects already set for this yearComic-Con appeal widens
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Lloyd Levin hears an 'Echo'Fredrik Bond to direct 'Hack/Slash'
Rogue greenlights comic book adaptationBeware the Comic-Con false positive
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Actress to play Jane Foster in Marvel picRyan Reynolds set for 'Green Lantern'
Actor to shine as DC Comics heroWarner Bros. wins 'Superman' case
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Studios create mythologies, multimedia worlds'Prodigies' gets multiple media releases
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Studio acquires graphic novelSpielberg's 'Tintin' sets a date
'Adventures' to hit theaters in December 2011
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