Shawn Levy To Direct Fantastic Voyage

Deadline reports that Shawn Levy (Real Steel) is set to direct the 3D remake of Fantastic Voyage. James Cameron is producing the film which has Laeta Kalogridis set to do rewrites on the script. Kalogridis is becoming known for writing massive films previously working on Avatar and Shutter Island. She's also been working on Battle Angel Alita and Ghost In The Shell adaptations.

Other directors who met with Cameron about the film included Timur Bekmambetov, Darren Aronofsky, Louis Leterrier and Jonathan Mostow. Paul Greengrass (Bourne 2-3, Green Zone) had been attached to the project at one point and it was rumored Cameron wanted Leterrier (Clash of The Titans, Incredible Hulk) to direct. I really have zero interest or expectations with this remake. Hopefully it ends up a fun adventure film either way.

Having James Cameron on board as a producer doesn't mean a film will be as good as one of his. Sanctum, which Cameron produced hasn't been doing well with critics or audiences. His silly promotional stunts (holding interviews underwater) gave hints about the quality of the film. While Levy isn't a proven action director outside his kids films he could do very well with a solid script from Laeta. Along with a decent cast and help from a solid special effects/3D camera team.

Laeta Kalogridis Producing & Writing Technotise Film

It looks like the Technotise teaser trailer by Jaron Pitts has caught the attention of screenwriter and Avatar producer Laeta Kalogridis. The teaser was commissioned by Scott Glassgold who holds the film rights and wanted to gain interest for it's development. It seems to have worked as Laeta Kalogridis had been pitching the project to prospective studios. HeatVision reports that Legendary Pictures has picked up the pitch and Laeta will write the screenplay. The teaser was edited together with existing footage from films like Resident Evil and The Island along with added digital effects.




Laeta Kalogridis is no stranger to comics and anime she wrote early drafts for both X-Men and Wonder Woman. She is also currently developing scripts for Battle Angel Alita and Ghost In The Shell. Kalogridis worked in the horror/thriller genre as well writing the adapted screenplay for Martin Scorsese's Shutter Island. It will be interesting who they'll hire to direct the film considering the big names Kalogridis has worked with previously.