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Big Screen Entertainment Group Options Zimmerman Script 'Standing Down' |
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Monday, 05 March 2007 |
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Big Screen Entertainment Group has announced that it has optioned the screenplay "Standing Down," written by Ron Zimmerman, whose long list of credits includes the television series "Seventh Heaven," "Action" and "My Wife and Kids."
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Big Screen Entertainment Group has announced that it has optioned the screenplay "Standing Down," written by Ron Zimmerman, whose long list of credits includes the television series "Seventh Heaven," "Action" and "My Wife and Kids."
Ron Perlman is attached to both star and executive produce. Perlman is well known for his film work, which includes Guillermo Del Toro's "Hellboy" and the upcoming "Hellboy 2," "Blade 2" and "Star Trek: Nemesis." He also starred as Vincent in the television series "Beauty and the Beast," which was recently released on DVD to strong sales.
"Standing Down" tells the story of Sgt. Patrick Ulysses Macklin (Perlman), a career soldier who must face the prospect of life without the U.S. Army. Producer and BSEG CEO Kimberley Kates has long championed the script. Producing with Kates for BSEG are Michael Manasseri and David Zappone.
Also attached is hip hop artist Pras Michel, who will star, executive produce and contribute to the soundtrack.
In addition to Pras' work as a member of musical group The Fugees, Pras recently completed the documentary "Skid Row." |
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