Brolin Bends Over For Burton's "Hunchback"

Actor Josh Brolin ("Jonah Hex") and director Tim Burton will team up to produce a live-action, Warners adaptation of author Victor Hugo's "The Hunchback Of Notre Dame."

Screenplay is by Kieran and Michele Mulroney ("Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows)."

"The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" (aka "Our Lady of Paris") was first published in 1831.

Set in Paris, France, circa 1482, the story introduces 'Quasimodo', the deformed bell-ringer of the Notre Dame Church, at the 'Festival Of Fools', where he is crowned the 'Pope of the Fools''.

Meanwhile 'Esmeralda', a beautiful Gypsy with a kind heart, captures the hearts of 'Captain Phoebus', Quasimodo and his adopted father, 'Claude Frollo', Archdeacon of Notre Dame.

Frollo, torn between his lust and the rules of the church, orders Quasimodo to kidnap Esmerelda, but during the attempt, the hunchback is captured by Phoebus and his guards. After Quasimodo is tied and whipped, Esmeralda, seeing his thirst, offers him water and captures his heart.

Esmeralda is later charged with the attempted murder of Phoebus (who Frollo attempted to kill in jealousy) and is sentenced to death by hanging. As she is being led to the gallows, Quasimodo swings down by the bell rope of Notre Dame and carries her off to the cathedral under the law of 'sanctuary'.

The 'Truands' (criminals of Paris) rally and charge the cathedral, but Quasimodo drives them off.

Frollo then betrays Esmeralda by handing her to the troops and watches as she is hanged. In retribution, Quasimodo pushes Frollo from the heights of Notre Dame to his death.

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"Dylan Dog": Protecting The Undead From The Real Monsters Of The World

Sneak Peek the new teaser poster supporting the upcoming comic book to film adaptation "Dylan Dog" starring actor Brandon Routh ("Superman Returns").

The American-Italian horror feature, opening March 18, 2011 is based on the Italian comic book character :

"...In New Orleans, 'Dylan Dog' (Routh) is an ace detective whose specialty is paranormal cases. Now, he must deal with vampires, werewolves, zombies and a guardian of Hell, due to a new client (Anita Briem).

"With the help of his undead assistant 'Marcus Adams' (Sam Huntington), Dylan will have to summon up all his strength for the sake of the Earth..."

"Dylan Dog" is produced by Hyde Park Films and directed by Kevin Munroe.

Additional cast members include Peter Stormare, Taye Diggs and Kurt Angle.

The "Dylan Dog" comic book character was originally created by Tiziano Sclavi and published by Sergio Bonelli Editore.

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Dylan Dog"...