Arabian Nights Adaptation
By way of Racebending.com:
FilmDistrict has announced that it has acquired all U.S. rights to "Arabian Nights" from Inferno Entertainment. Chuck Russell ("The Mask," "The Scorpion King") is set to direct the 3D fantasy epic from his own script, co-written with Barry Ambrose. Liam Hemsworth, who will also star in "The Hunger Games," will star with Dwayne Johnson ("Fast Five") and Anthony Hopkins, currently co-starring with Hemsworth's older brother Chris in "Thor." According to the official synopsis: "Arabian Nights" is a visually stunning 3-D retelling of the classic adventure tale about a bold, young commander (Hemsworth) who joins forces with Sinbad, Aladdin and his Genie to rescue Scheherazade and save her Kingdom from the dark powers of an immortal Sorcerer. The film weaves together several beloved tales and characters into a wild magic carpet ride for all ages. "'Arabian Nights' is a fun family adventure in the tradition of the classic Ray Harryhausen movies,” says Bob Berney, President, Theatrical Distribution, FilmDistrict, in a press release distributed by FilmDistrict. “His mash-up of characters and legends into one story is a very cool concept.” A release date has not been announced.
Sauce.
I'll just be over here giving the #sideeye to the plot shoehorning in the unnecessary (or rather mainstream!mandatory?) White guy. And I don't quite remember Scheherazade needing any rescuing...
{Not to be confused with the yet-to-be-picked-up Arabian Knights. With a K. Apparently.}
