PARADOX SADDLES UP FOR HOWARD'S "VULTURES OF WAHPETON"

April 21, 2006

Following their acquisition of the entire literary works of "Conan" author Robert E. Howard, Paradox Entertainment are now developing a motion picture based on Howard's western story "Vultures of Wahpeton".

Originally appearing in "Smashing Novels Magazine" (December 1936), "Vultures" is a satirical actioner focusing on 'Steve Corcoran', an amoral Texas gunslinger, appointed sheriff of a booming mine town, in order to provide cover for a conspiracy led by a corrupt gang known as 'The Vultures'.

The movie will be produced by Paradox's Peter Sederowsky/Fredrik Malmberg with producer Ken Aguado via his company, Standard Film Group. Leif Rahmqvist is executive producer.

Paradox has hired writer David Heller to adapt Howard's novella into a screenplay.

"This is really one of the best stories I've read since `Unforgiven'" said Aguado.

"It has all the elements of the great Hollywood westerns: a strong, enigmatic lead fighting evil while battling his inner demons."