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Louis Leterrier Directing Clash of the Titans

Source:Variety
June 27, 2008


Yesterday, we mentioned that Tarsem Singh had signed on to direct the Greek film War of Gods.

Now, Variety says that Warner Bros. has signed The Incredible Hulk director Louis Leterrier to helm its Lawrence Kasdan-scripted remake of Clash of the Titans.

While the subject matter of the two films is different, each shares a preoccupation with Greek mythology, and that has created a full-fledged chariot race to be first, adds the trade.

Warner essentially greenlit "Titans" right after landing Leterrier. WB is co-financing and co-producing the film with Thomas Tull's Legendary Pictures.

And Relativity, which is fully financing War of Gods, has fast-tracked its film to start production by year's end.

Both pictures are expected to use the greenscreen techniques used for 300.

War of Gods is a mythological tale set in war-torn ancient Greece, as the young warrior prince Theseus leads his men in a battle against evil that will see the gods fighting with soldiers against demons and titans.

In Clash of the Titans, Perseus, the son of Zeus, must overcome a series of obstacles to save his beloved Princess Andromeda, including cutting off the serpent-tressed head of Medusa, who can turn a man to stone with a single glance.

COMMENTS (84)

Posted by:
Saywho
June 27, 2008
**** BOTH of these films.

I want a 'GOD OF WAR' film.

Cast Djimon Hounsou is the role, get Zack Snyder to direct.

Get Industrial Might & Magic.

And make the damn thing already!
Posted by:
Saywho
June 27, 2008
"Get Industrial Might & Magic."

I meant Industrial LIGHT & Magic. My bad.
Posted by:
JPmuftak
June 27, 2008
I have to say, I am pretty stoked for CLASH OF THE TITANS!!!
I hope they don't screw up the story line too much though!
Posted by:
brian
June 27, 2008
i am sorry if it's greek mythology .why would they frickin cast a black dude in the role of any of these 2 movies.if they give the roles to black guys. the movie will bomb like ****.dijmon housou is a good actor but not for these movies.
Posted by:
Millza
June 27, 2008
Please dont F**k these up trying to rush them out
both have potential to be great movies, and to Why? get off your racist bandwagon!
Posted by:
uranus
June 27, 2008
all I wanna know is WHEN will it come out! Louis Leterrier rocks!
Posted by:
echa721
June 27, 2008
Clash of the Titans has always been one of my favorites...To read that Lawrence Kasdan actually wrote the script gives me great hope for this film. However, I will just wait for a 'God of War' movie; not some rip off....come on War of Gods....come on
Posted by:
Johnny Reigns
June 27, 2008
Damn, why did everyone get so defensive. Lay off of "why"(and yes im white). Sure the first comment about casting Djimon Hounsou to be perfect is alittle optomistic. Its hard to go from supporting role to lead role, and his accent would be hard to work with, but i would be routing for him to do a good job if hes casted...... and sure "why" might have overreacted abit but 2 centuries of supression (until recently) leave wounds sensative. Truth is this is why most people can't stand americas(all races of americans), because we go on the defensive so often it leads to us having unthought-out ideas and perspectives. If a white or black folk is racsist, chances are your not going to change that life long mindset by arguing and saying "take that", so let it go and go find someone who isn't racsist
Posted by:
bear420
June 27, 2008
yes clash of the titans people come on this is awesome spread the love smoke a joint
Posted by:
Secret
June 27, 2008
See one is an orignal idea and one is a remake.Come on hollywood is it that hard to come with new ideas.Comics and video games do it almost on a monthly basis.I would rather see an effort at a new idea than 20 remakes of the same stuff.

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