Sony green-lights Rogen's 'Hornet'

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Sony has given Seth Rogen's superhero film The Green Hornet a June 25, 2010 release date, reports Entertainment Weekly.

Based on a radio serial from the '30s, The Green Hornet revolves around Britt Reid, a newspaper publisher who fights crime with his sidekick Kato.

The '60s television incarnation of the character was notable for launching the Hollywood career of Bruce Lee.

Rogen, who co-wrote The Green Hornet with Evan Goldberg, will portray Reid. The project is currently searching for a director.