Apparently, Hollywood is so out of ideas that they are seriously preparing a feature film based off of, I shit you not, Bazooka Joe. Yes, THAT Bazooka Joe. The one on the gum wrapper. *sigh*
Michael Eisner and his Tornante Co. have tapped newcomer Mark Hammer to pen a feature adaptation of "Bazooka Joe," the comic strip that comes with Bazooka bubble gum.
Hammer, who this weekend is attending the graduation ceremony at Orange County's Chapman University, where he studied film, wrote a spec titled "Sonny Takes to Peru," which made the studio rounds but ultimately did not sell. (Hollywood Reporter)
So, to recap: A writer who has never sold a script is writing a movie based on a character from a gum wrapper. We're all doomed.
Hammer, who this weekend is attending the graduation ceremony at Orange County's Chapman University, where he studied film, wrote a spec titled "Sonny Takes to Peru," which made the studio rounds but ultimately did not sell. (Hollywood Reporter)
So, to recap: A writer who has never sold a script is writing a movie based on a character from a gum wrapper. We're all doomed.
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