According to Deadline Hollywood, David Fincher is resurrecting Heavy Metal, an animated anthology film, that he originated two ago, only for paramount to drop the project.However, Fincher is now pitching a much more appealing proposition to studios. In its latest incarnation Avatar director James Cameron is set to direct one of nine segments, with Watchmen director Zack Snyder set for another. Fincher, of course, will direct his own segment. And, just to tantalize those studio executives a little further the whole thing will be in 3D animation.
Commencing In 1977, Heavy Metal is an American science fiction and fantasy comic, known for its blend of violence and erotica. It has already spawned one film adaptation in 1981 and a sequel in 2000. This version will consist of eight to nine segments, each by a different director, and all infused with the spirit of the Heavy Metal, if like previous releases they will infuse different storylines most likely to run parallel much like the successful Sin City.
The project is yet attached to a financier, or a distributor, but this is sure to change. While the project would appear to be niche, the individual successes of Cameron, Snyder, and Fincher cover all the bases to get this picture green lit. With further talent to be added, it is a matter of time before it is officially signed up.
MATT RICHARDSON
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