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ROBERT SIMONDS STXfilms Developing BIOPIC Based On FOUNDING FATHER Of The UAE

BIOPIC Of SHEIKH ZAYED

06/08/2018, 07:45 Time
Responsible Author: Ruby BIRD & Yasmina BEDDOU (Journalists/Directors) | PARIS - BURBANK - HOLLYWOOD - LOS ANGELES
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USPA NEWS - STXfilms, a Division of Robert Simonds' Global, Next-Generation Media Company STX Entertainment, announced on June 1, that the Studio is developing a Biopic based on the Life of Former President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed. Shekhar Kapur (Elizabeth, Elizabeth : The Golden Age) has signed on to Direct the Film, and Cliff Dorfman (Warrior, Entourage) will pen the Screenplay.

STXfilms, a Division of Robert Simonds' Global, Next-Generation Media Company STX Entertainment, announced on June 1, that the Studio is developing a Biopic based on the Life of Former President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed. Shekhar Kapur (Elizabeth, Elizabeth : The Golden Age) has signed on to Direct the Film, and Cliff Dorfman (Warrior, Entourage) will pen the Screenplay.

Sheikh Zayed was Instrumental in the Formation of the UAE in 1971 and is credited with Transforming the emirates into a Modern Progressive State. During his Reign as the Nation's First President, the Sheik strived to create a World of Coexistence and Peace. Considered a Liberal Ruler for the Time Period, Zayed became known for promoting Tolerance, Universal Human Values, Women's Rights and Environmental Protection, and carried out Major Reforms to the UAE's Education, Healthcare, Public Housing, and Urban Development.

STXfilms' Recent Releases include Global Box Office Hits THE FOREIGNER with Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan, A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS starring Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn, the Academy Award nominated MOLLY'S GAME starring Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba, DEN OF THIEVES with Gerard Butler and Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, I FEEL PRETTY starring Amy Schumer, and the Upcoming Romantic Drama ADRIFT with Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin.

Source : STXfilms

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