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Starz Develops Live-Action Remake of Noir Action Anime
posted on by Egan Loo
The Hollywood Reporter magazine reports on Thursday that the American cable television network Noir. In the original anime, two female assassins come together to work on missions while they uncover their past and their connection with each other.
Rob Tapert (The Evil Dead, Spartacus: Blood and Sand, Xena, Legend of the Seeker) are executive producers for the project, while Stephen Lightfoot (Criminal Justice, House of Saddam) is serving as both the writer and an executive producer.
Screenwriter confirmed just last week that it acquired the North American rights to the anime, and it plans to release the anime next year.
Thanks to Daniel Zelter for the news tip.
Update: More background information added.
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