[meteorite-list] movie about Antarctic meteorite hunters

From: Darren Garrison <cynapse_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed Jan 26 23:12:13 2005
Message-ID: <4hqgv0h8dd5bik32i8asuhifd5r96afbhn_at_4ax.com>

http://www.mickeynews.com/News/DisplayPressRelease.asp_Q_id_E_1265Walker


Fast and the Furious star Paul Walker is headed to Antarctica, a forthcoming Disney-based adventure
drama.
Today's Variety scoops that Walker will play the lead role in the Mandeville-produced feature which
will be directed by Frank Marshall (Congo, Arachnophobia).

The story reportedly follows two explorers who venture to Antarctica in search of a meteorite, but
are forced to desert their sled dogs and turn back. Walker will portray a National Geographic
reporter who retraces his steps with a rescue team.

Antarctica had been schedule to start shooting in April of last year, with Bruce Hendricks (Ultimate
X: The Movie) directing, but it was delayed due to bad weather in Greenland. Josh Duhamel (Win a
Date with Tad Hamilton!) was originally attached to Walker's role.

David DiGilio wrote the script with a rewrite by Mike Rich (The Rookie).

Walker can next seen on the big screen opposite Jessica Alba in MGM's Into the Blue.

Antarctica will start shooting this winter in Canada.
Received on Wed 26 Jan 2005 11:14:14 PM PST