Mike Newell eyed by Disney, Bruckheimer for Prince of Persia movie

Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer have set their eyes on Mike Newell to be the director for the up and coming videogame-based movie, “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time”. It is said that they have already met up this week to start talks on the project and that negotiations are expected to be close at hand. Things are looking juicy for this movie project and we can’t wait for more. And we’re sure you feel the same, too. So for more dibs on the film and who else is to run its ship, click on the full article.

“Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” the movie seems to be well on its way to the silver screen. Reportedly tapped to be at its helm is “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” director, Mike Newell.

Reportedly, it was Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer who handpicked Newell for the project, and that the executives have already met at the studio to discuss the movie. The script is penned by Jeffrey Nachmanoff of “The Day After Tomorrow” fame, and in collaboration with videogame creator Jordan Mechner. With talks already underway, it is only a matter of time before negotiations begin, we expect.

Via Variety