John Carter (2012)

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• Project Phase: Completed
• Release Date: 2012-03-09 - Wide Release
• Distributor(s): Walt Disney Pictures
• Film Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, 3D
• Country: United States
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SYNOPSIS

This is based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' science fiction classic and is based on the first book in Burroughs' 11-book series, "John Carter of Mars," which centers on John Carter (Kitsch), a Civil War officer from Virginia who is transported to Mars and finds himself a captive of the savage green men from Thark. Eventually, he rises to become the greatest warrior of all time, marries the beautiful Dejah Thoris (Collins), raises a family and embarks on numerous adventures.

RELATED NEWS

  Variety reports that Willem Dafoe will star in the pic - Dafoe will play the role of Tars Tarkas, a fierce green Martian warrior, who's unusual among his savage race for his ability to love. : 2009-07-15

  The Hollywood Reporter reports that Taylor Kitsch and Lynn Collins will star in the pic. Jim Morris and Colin Wilson are producing and eyeing a start in early 2010. : 2009-06-12

  Variety reports that Paramount has hired Jon Favreau to direct the project. : 2005-10-06

  Variety reports that Ehren Kruger will to write the project for a likely 2006 release. Paramount-based Alphaville Productions plans to begin shooting in 10-12 months. A previous script for the film had been written by Mark Protosevich. : 2004-10-11

  The Hollywood Reporter reports that director Kerry Conran is in negotiations to direct the film. : 2004-07-30

  IGN FilmForce has confirmed that Robert Rodriguez is no longer the director of the project. : 2004-05-20

  Variety reports that Robert Rodriguez's resignation from the Directors Guild of America (DGA) has jeopardized Paramount's development of A Princess of Mars. The problem is that as a DGA signatory, the studio is required to employ only guild directors. : 2004-04-08

  The Hollywood Reporter reports that Harry Knowles (Ain't It Cool News) is coming on board to co-produce the pic. Jim Jacks and Sean Daniel of Alphaville are producing the project along with Rodriguez and his wife and producing partner, Elizabeth Avellan. : 2004-04-02

 The Hollywood Reporter reports that Robert Rodriguez is set to direct. : 2004-03-01