Sam Raimi has been attached to the director's job for Radical Comics futuristic sci-fi western graphic novel adaptation of Earp: Saints For Sinners. According to Screen Rant, DreamWorks recently acquired the rights for the novel and they have quickly step in to have at least a director attached to it.
A closer source news kit from Radical Publishing themselves has mentioned that Raimi will not only direct but also producing the planned picture. Radical Comics has always been upfront and upbeat when they translate their graphic novel properties into a movie adaptation. Radical is very committed in producing comics that are essentially pre-packaged for film adaptations. Previously, GREEN TEA MOVIE has covered titles like Damaged, The Last Days of American Crime and Oblivion been made into movie. Also, Radical Publishing has inked some deals with Sam Worthington's production company for some future development of their properties.
Below is the synopsis of Earp: Saints For Sinners:
In a world where the American economy has all but collapsed to the levels of the Great Depression, infamous bandits roam the country and the law is as corrupt as the criminals its sworn to stop. Yet one lawman remains a steadfast moral compass for the people: WYATT EARP. Earp has collared more most-wanted men than anyone in history – but after a violent assignment claims the life of his brother, Wyatt sets out to forge a simple life in the only boomtown left: Las Vegas. With gorgeous women and free-flowing money on endless tap, Sin City attracts more people than a modern gold rush. Though Earp no longer wears a U.S. Marshall’s badge, his past is about to catch up to him. With nearly everything to lose, Earp will have to beat the odds stacked against him in order to bring old-fashioned justice to Sin City.
EARP: SAINTS FOR SINNERS #0 is currently available to purchase for the premiere price of $1.00. A deluxe-sized issue #1 will go on sale in late 2010. Keep checking www.radicalpublishing.com for updates.
A closer source news kit from Radical Publishing themselves has mentioned that Raimi will not only direct but also producing the planned picture. Radical Comics has always been upfront and upbeat when they translate their graphic novel properties into a movie adaptation. Radical is very committed in producing comics that are essentially pre-packaged for film adaptations. Previously, GREEN TEA MOVIE has covered titles like Damaged, The Last Days of American Crime and Oblivion been made into movie. Also, Radical Publishing has inked some deals with Sam Worthington's production company for some future development of their properties.
Below is the synopsis of Earp: Saints For Sinners:
In a world where the American economy has all but collapsed to the levels of the Great Depression, infamous bandits roam the country and the law is as corrupt as the criminals its sworn to stop. Yet one lawman remains a steadfast moral compass for the people: WYATT EARP. Earp has collared more most-wanted men than anyone in history – but after a violent assignment claims the life of his brother, Wyatt sets out to forge a simple life in the only boomtown left: Las Vegas. With gorgeous women and free-flowing money on endless tap, Sin City attracts more people than a modern gold rush. Though Earp no longer wears a U.S. Marshall’s badge, his past is about to catch up to him. With nearly everything to lose, Earp will have to beat the odds stacked against him in order to bring old-fashioned justice to Sin City.
EARP: SAINTS FOR SINNERS #0 is currently available to purchase for the premiere price of $1.00. A deluxe-sized issue #1 will go on sale in late 2010. Keep checking www.radicalpublishing.com for updates.