Jerry Bruckheimer to bring us World War Robot

Jerry Bruckheimer has snapped up feature rights to the graphic novel World War Robot from IDW Publishing.

The story is by Ashley Wood and recounted in war-diary form by participants on both sides, centers on a small band of humans and robots facing off in a battle on Earth, the moon and Mars.

The deal for the rights closed during Comic-Con last week in San Diego. Bruckheimer, as usual, hasn't commented on the pact.

Ten-year-old IDW is home to such titles as "30 Days of Night," "Popbot" and "Dark Days" along with licensed titles such as "24," "Angel," "CSI" and the Transformers toy line.

IDW has been eager to set up its books as film properties around town in order to generate more coin for the publishers. It's currently the third-largest behind Marvel and DC.

The adaptation of the company's "30 Days of Night," released by Sony in 2007, grossed $40 million domestically.

Source: Variety

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Triangle - What is the secret on the ship?

Chris Smith (Severance, Creep) has a new film called Triangle, it looks very good in a time twisty kind of way (I posted the trailer ages ago but it was taken down - not sure how long this one will be up). Melissa George (30 Days of Night, Dark City) is the star. You can catch it at the UK FrightFest on 27th August. STYD had the photo.

When Jess hits a seagull on a drive to the local harbour, little does she know that it is a harrowing omen of things to come. She sets sail on a yacht with a group of friends and already things are not as they seem - she just cant put her finger on why.

Her suspicions are heightened when the yacht hits a storm and the group is forced to board a passing ocean liner to get to safety - a ship Jess is convinced shes been on before. The ship appears deserted, the clock on board has stopped, but they are not alone. Someone is intent on hunting them down, one by one. And Jess unknowingly holds the key to end the terror.

Have a look at the trailer and let me know what you think is the cause of what is going on. I reckon it is some kind of Timecrimes thing.

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Wake the Dead - Concept art for Steve Niles Frankenstein type film

Writer Steve Niles (30 Days of Night, Epilogue) gave ShockTillYouDrop.com a look at one of the conceptual pieces from the upcoming feature film adaptation of his graphic novel Wake the Dead.

"The screenplay, written by Jay Russell and Jim V. Hart is complete," Niles tells us. Russell is also directing for producer Charlie Lyons. "We recently met with Richard Taylor of WETA and they are set to go, and have even supplied us with early concept art by Gino Acevedo (above)."

Wake the Dead, a modern-day Frankenstein story, was published as a mini-series by IDW. Russell and Hart came aboard the project in May (first details).

"I just read the screenplay, and I can say without a doubt that the screenwriters knocked it out of the park," Niles enthuses. "The script captures the comic and goes way beyond. Honestly, I couldn't be happier. It's everything I imagined and more. Jay and Jim expanded the story beautifully, adding to both the haunting romance and the straightforward horror. I think fans are in for something special."

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Bloody Disgusting is reporting that they've confirmed a sequel will be forthcoming to David Slade's wintry vampire tale 30 Days of Night. Steve Niles, the original film's screenwriter and author of the comic book series, and Ben Ketai are tentatively on the roster to script the follow-up.

Jonathan Swift’s classic book, Gulliver’s Travels, is going to have another run at the big screen. Twentieth Century Fox is moving forward with a film version of the book, this time with Jack Black playing the titular character.

The new trailer for Jim Carrey's Yes Man hits the web and it looks like Liar Liar.

Robert Downey Jr talks to MTV about the Terrence Howard / Don Cheadly switch for Iron Man 2.

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