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POLTERGEIST remake may have found it's Director
Original Sharp Says... —
... ordinary family's reaction to an extraordinarily intense situation likely appealed to Perelman, who delved into similar dynamics in his debut, 2003's HOUSE OF SAND AND FOG, and last year's THE LIFE BEFORE HER EYES. The Ukraine-born Perelman, who is repped by CAA and Rumble Media, once was attached to Spielberg's endlessly developing TALISMAN project, adapted from the Stephen King-Peter Straub novel, as well as the World War II drama TRUCE at Warner Independent. Source: The Hollywood Reporter
CONFIRMED: 'Poltergeist' Director in Close Talks
Bloody-Disgusting Horror News —
... we exclusively revealed that Vadim Perelman (House of Sand and Fog) was in heavy talks to helm the film, which was confirmed this evening, giving us bragging rights for infinity. ...
Perelman Set For Poltergeist Remake
Cinema Blend News —
... Remake When you're a mostly unknown director who's made one art house hit and one art house flop, what do you do next? You could stick to your guns and keep making indie movies that bear your vision, or you could jump on board a sure thing that will guarantee you can pay the bills. Vadim Perelman, the director of House of Sand and Fog (the hit) and Life Before Her Eyes (the flop) is taking the Hollywood route, and will likely be the director of MGM's planned Poltergeist remake. The Hollywood Reporter is reporting the story, giving due credit to ...
Movie Hopping: September 3, 2008
TheMovingPicture.net —
... Vadim Perelman ( House of Sand and Fog ) is in negotiations to develop MGM’s Poltergeist remake as a potential directing gig. The deal would bring the helmer together with writers Juliet Snowden and Stiles White, who were hired last week to revamp the 1982 classic. >> More A Los Angeles federal judge has set a Jan. 6 trial date for the Watchmen lawsuit between Fox and Warner Bros. ...
