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Rex Features
The Revolutionary Road director signed up for the project after Columbia Pictures picked up the rights, according to The Hollywood Reporter. A View Askew movie and a proposed HBO series previously fell through.
Preacher, which ran from 1995 to 2000, concerns a man who journeys across America to find God - who has abandoned Heaven - after being possessed by the spawn of an angel and a demon.
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Movie Reviews
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom MenaceWe revisit George Lucas's much-maligned Star Wars prequel The Phantom Menace.
At the Movies
John Williams's top 10 movie scoresAs John Williams celebrates his 80th birthday, we take a look at his 10 best movie scores.
Movies Interviews
Daniel Radcliffe talks 'Woman in Black'The actor talks to Digital Spy about his first post-Potter outing.
Box Office Charts
'Chronicle' leads UK box officeSuperhero drama Chronicle leads the UK box office ahead of Journey 2.
