While new reports suggest a TV pilot is in the works for "The Saint", Rko Pictures continue to develop a period "The Saint" feature film from a screenplay by Travis Wright.
The script is based on the works of author Leslie Charteris, focusing on master thief/vigilante 'Simon Templar'.
The character has been featured in a long-running series of books by Charteris published between 1928 and 1963.
Rko owns the rights to several films based on "The Saint", including the 1938 feature "The Saint in New York".
"The Saint" has previously been adapted for several motion pictures, radio dramas, comic strips, comic books and three television series.
Templar is known as 'The Saint' because of his initials (St) and because his heroic exploits fly in the face of an otherwise nefarious reputation. Templar has aliases, often using the initials 'S.T.' such as 'Sebastian Tombs' or 'Sugarman Treacle'.
The script is based on the works of author Leslie Charteris, focusing on master thief/vigilante 'Simon Templar'.
The character has been featured in a long-running series of books by Charteris published between 1928 and 1963.
Rko owns the rights to several films based on "The Saint", including the 1938 feature "The Saint in New York".
"The Saint" has previously been adapted for several motion pictures, radio dramas, comic strips, comic books and three television series.
Templar is known as 'The Saint' because of his initials (St) and because his heroic exploits fly in the face of an otherwise nefarious reputation. Templar has aliases, often using the initials 'S.T.' such as 'Sebastian Tombs' or 'Sugarman Treacle'.
- 12/10/2012
- by M. Stevens
- SneakPeek
According to reports, Rko Pictures have hired Travis Wright to write a new screenplay adapting author Leslie Charteris' "The Saint", featuring master thief 'Simon Templar'.
The character has been featured in a long-running series of books by Charteris published between 1928 and 1963.
Rko owns the rights to several films based on "The Saint", including the 1938 feature "The Saint in New York".
"The Saint" has previously been adapted for several motion pictures, radio dramas, comic strips, comic books and three television series.
Templar is known as 'The Saint' because of his initials (St) and because his heroic exploits fly in the face of an otherwise nefarious reputation. Templar has aliases, often using the initials 'S.T.' such as 'Sebastian Tombs' or 'Sugarman Treacle'.
His true name is unknown, and the name 'Templar' was adopted at an early age from reading about the 'Knights Templar'.
Templar usually...
The character has been featured in a long-running series of books by Charteris published between 1928 and 1963.
Rko owns the rights to several films based on "The Saint", including the 1938 feature "The Saint in New York".
"The Saint" has previously been adapted for several motion pictures, radio dramas, comic strips, comic books and three television series.
Templar is known as 'The Saint' because of his initials (St) and because his heroic exploits fly in the face of an otherwise nefarious reputation. Templar has aliases, often using the initials 'S.T.' such as 'Sebastian Tombs' or 'Sugarman Treacle'.
His true name is unknown, and the name 'Templar' was adopted at an early age from reading about the 'Knights Templar'.
Templar usually...
- 1/30/2012
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
The last time Simon Templar – Aka The Saint – was seen on cinema screens, the avenging angel was played by Val Kilmer and didn’t exactly spawn a franchise (despite doing decent, if unspectacular business at the box office). Now someone has decided they want to try to bring him back, with Rko Pictures hiring Eagle Eye writer Travis Wright to begin crafting a script.For those who never saw the Kilmer film or the Roger Moore-starring ‘60s TV series, Templar is a sort of charming Robin Hood type, a man who uses unorthodox (and skirting the edge of illegal) methods to take down corrupt politicians, businessmen and other wrong ‘uns. The character originated in writer Leslie Charteris’ book series, which kicked off in 1928 with Enter The Tiger.Rko owns the rights to several of the original Saint films – The Saint In New York arrived in 1938, which led to more than one follow-up.
- 1/25/2012
- EmpireOnline
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.