LOS ANGELES (July
21, 2008) --- Moritz
Borman, Peter Graves and Fabrizio Boccardi announced today that they
have licensed the film rights for “The Seven Sins‘: The
Tyrant Ascending‘” by bestselling author Jon Land (“Blood
Diamonds”) from rights holder King Midas World Entertainment. The deal provides Mr. Borman
as producer and Mr. Graves as executive producer with rights to make
the first of “The Tyrant” films plus two sequels subject
to certain box office results. Mr. Boccardi will be a producer on the
film. “The Seven Sins: The
Tyrant Ascending,” is loosely inspired by the life of Mr. Boccardi
and is the first of an anticipated series of books and films that introduces
the global adventures of daredevil magnate, Michael Tiranno, The Tyrant,
and his harrowing rise to power. Standout praise from several
New York Times bestselling authors include: “We couldn’t
be more pleased to be working with Mr. Borman and Mr. Graves,”
said Mr. Boccardi. “They have a great roster of box-office hits
that fits our project perfectly.” Mr. Borman is currently producing
the highly anticipated “Terminator: Salvation” and Oliver
Stone’s “W.” He has also produced a variety of successful
movies including “World Trade Center,” “Terminator
3,” “The Life of David Gale,” “Alexander,”
“The Quiet American,” and “The Wedding Planner.” Mr. Graves is executive
producer on “Terminator: Salvation,” “W” and
“Planet 51” and has been a marketing head or consultant
on over 200 titles including “Terminator 3,” “Braveheart,”
“The Perfect Storm” and “The Game.” “The Tyrant is an intriguing
new type of lead character that we believe could easily form the basis
of a new franchised series,” said Mr. Borman. “This film will take
place in an exciting world of heightened action and intrigue that will
definitely make this project standout in the marketplace,” said
Mr. Graves. Mr. Boccardi and King Midas World Entertainment anticipate that through the novel and movie will come the launch of the worldwide Tyrant franchise, based on the protagonist in “The Seven Sins: The Tyrant Ascending.”
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