LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ DreamWorks Studios) DreamWorks Studios and Twentieth Century Fox will co-finance the science fiction epic 'Robopocalypse,' to be directed by Steven Spielberg. The announcement was made today jointly by the two studios.
Capitalizing on the long holiday weekend, the film will be released on July 3, 2013, day and date worldwide. The Walt Disney Studio's Touchstone Pictures will distribute the film domestically via its Touchstone Pictures with Twentieth Century Fox handling international distribution.
Exploring the fate of the human race following a robot uprising, 'Robopocalypse' has been adapted for the screen by Drew Goddard, based on the novel of the same name by Daniel H. Wilson. DreamWorks acquired the rights to Wilson's unpublished manuscript in November 2009. Published by Doubleday on June 8, 2011, the book soon appeared on the New York Times Best Sellers list.
'I am so pleased that Tom Rothman and Jim Gianopulos see the same exciting opportunities in 'Robopocalypse' that we originally saw when we bought the rights to the book,' said Steven Spielberg. 'We had a successful relationship with them and Fox when we made 'Minority Report' and we hope we can deliver another film that will give today's global audiences something thrilling.'
'Steven Spielberg is the master's master. He will capture the story's epic mix of thrills, scale, humanity and heart,' added Tom Rothman and Jim Gianopulos. 'We are truly honored to once again collaborate with such a motion picture giant, as well as with Stacey Snider and her outstanding team at DreamWorks.'
'When we first read the galleys, we immediately recognized it as a property that cried out for Steven to direct,' said Stacey Snider. 'He is first and foremost a storyteller, and 'Robopocalypse' offers him the opportunity to explore new visions on a broad future canvas."
About DreamWorks Studios
DreamWorks Studios is a motion picture company formed in 2009 and led by Steven Spielberg and Stacey Snider in partnership with The Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group. The company recently released 'The Help,' which has resonated with audiences around the country and has earned over $100 million at U.S. box office. Upcoming releases include the Hugh Jackman starrer 'Real Steel' and Steven Spielberg's 'War Horse.'
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About Fox Filmed Entertainment
One of the world's largest producers and distributors of motion pictures, Fox Filmed Entertainment produces, acquires and distributes motion pictures throughout the world. These motion pictures are produced or acquired by the following units of FFE: Twentieth Century Fox, Fox 2000 Pictures, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox Animation and Fox International Productions.
