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Bruckheimer acquires rights to "Killing Rommel"

Discussion in 'WWII Films & TV' started by Phantom of the Ruhr, Sep 4, 2008.

  1. Phantom of the Ruhr

    Phantom of the Ruhr Member

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    Yep you heard that right. Jerry Bruckheimer now has the rights to Steven Pressfield's WWII novel involving an LRDG mission to assasinate the Desert Fox in 1942/43.

    Jerry Bruckheimer Adapting WWII Novel Killing Rommel! « FirstShowing.net

    The article does not mention anything about whether or not Michael Bay will be the director of this. I feverently hope not.
     
  2. redcoat

    redcoat Ace

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    Be afraid...be very afraid :(
     
  3. dgmitchell

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    With Johnny Depp as the Desert Fox, no doubt!
     
  4. Otto

    Otto GröFaZ Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Bruckheimer and Bay making a WWII film?!?! :eek:

    The Horror. The Horror.

    And Gary Coleman as Hitler, no doubt.
     
  5. dgmitchell

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    What you talkin' 'bout Erwin?!!!
     
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    Otto GröFaZ Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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  7. CHENEYFILMS

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    Now thats going to be a good flick
     
  8. C.Evans

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    I wonder if it will be as controversial as Valkerie is turning out to be?
     
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    cool i will go and see it at the movies
     
  10. wtid45

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    Anyone read the book Steven pressfield's, books are great well the greek books he did such as Gates of fire etc.
     

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