Movies

Zenescope's 'Piper' bound for cinema

Published Wednesday, Nov 25 2009, 18:25 GMT | By Mark Langshaw
Zenescope's 'Piper' bound for cinema
Publisher Zenescope Entertainment has teamed up with Persistent Entertainment and Pantry Films to bring its popular graphic novel The Piper to the big screen.

The book is a dark reimagining of Brothers Grimm fairy tale The Pied Piper Of Hamelin. It revolves around a down-trodden music student who unwittingly channels the spirit of the mysterious Piper, with terrifying consequences.

Persistent Entertainment executive Aaron Cruze will spearhead the development of the project. The studio has produced over 20 films to date, including Palme d'Or nominee Southland Tales and the upcoming Nailed, starring Jessica Biel and Jake Gyllenhaal.

Pantry Films and producer Dan Keston will oversee the movie's production from inception to delivery. Keston's recent work includes Pete Smalls Is Dead, featuring Peter Dinklage, Tim Roth and Steve Buscemi, and Norman, starring Richard Jenkins.

Zenescope was founded in 2005 by Joe Brusha and Ralph Tedesco. The pair will serve as executive producers for the film, along with Dave Brown of Sleeping Giant Entertainment.

A potential release window for The Piper is yet to be announced.

Movie Reviews

'The Vow' reviewChanning Tatum tries to win back Rachel McAdams in romantic drama The Vow.
'The Vow' still

Top Stories

BAFTA film nominees with Orange
Watch with Orange Wednesdays and win prizes
Win This Means War luxury screening
A private screening plus hotel stay & dinner for you and 9 friends
Sign up and get two free cinema tickets
LoveFilm 30 Days Free Trial
S26 T2.6937921047211 {run_id}