The LA Times recently reported that Dredd director Peter Travis had been removed in the midst of post-production due to a disagreement with the producers The article cited that writer/producer Alex Garland had stepped in as his replacement.
Both Travis and Garland have issued a joint official statement to 24 Frames addressing the situation...
"During all stages of the filmmaking, 'Dredd' has been a collaboration between a number of dedicated creative parties. From the outset we decided on an unorthodox collaboration to make the film. This situation has been misinterpreted. To set the record straight, Pete was not fired and remains a central part of the collaboration, and Alex is not seeking a co-director credit. We are all extremely proud of the film we have made, and respectfully suggest that it is judged on viewing when its released next year."
Umm okay folks this is spin all the way around as the details are being kept decidedly vague rather than flatly denying the claim but rather saying some of its details were misinterpreted or over exaggerated.
Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby and Lena Headey star in this version of the dystopian film in a time of Megacities where a police force is given the power to act as judge, jury and executioner to whomsoever they perceive to be part of the criminal element
I'm hoping for a more prepared and detailed explaination during the press tour as we get closer to the film's release.of September 21st 2012
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