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Kris Bowers to Compose Hexed Soundtrack

According to Variety, composer Kris Bowers has been tapped to create the original score for Disney’s upcoming animated film Hexed. The film follows a young teenager who uncovers a realm of witches and discovers her own magical powers. Bowers said he was inspired by dreams of flight and sounds associated with air such as bird calls, flutes, and even air sirens, to create the soundtrack. Hexed opens in theaters on November 25.

D’Orc Comic Book Coming to Live Action

According to Deadline, Sony Pictures has acquired the live-action film rights to the hit fantasy comic book series D’Orc. Written and illustrated by Brett Bean, D’Orc is a swashbuckling comedy adventure mixed with sprawling magical fantasy, about a half-dwarf half-orc orphan who stumbles into the middle of an epic, all-out war. Bean is set to adapt the work for the big screen. Fans can check out the latest issues of D’Orc wherever they get their favorite comic books.

Paramount Gets Red Rising Film Rights

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount has obtained the film rights for Pierce Brown’s bestselling dystopian series Red Rising. Francis Lawrence, known for his work on The Hunger Games franchise, is set to direct, while Justin Rhodes will write the script. Red Rising is a sci-fi tale set on Mars, where civilization lives in a color-coded class system, with Red being the lowest. There is no further casting or plot news about the project at this time.

Cineverse Purchases The Night Driver

First reported by Deadline, streaming company Cineverse has purchased the horror-thriller The Night Driver following the movie’s premiere at Screamfest. The Night Driver stars Josh Lucas, Alyssa Milano, and David Arquette in a story about a traveling salesman who survives an encounter with a serial killer, only to be framed for the latest murders. The film currently has no wide release date.

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