LOS ANGELES — Moritz Borman, Peter Graves and Fabrizio Boccardi announced that they have licensed the film rights for "The Seven Sins(TM): The Tyrant Ascending(TM)" by bestselling author Jon Land ("Blood Diamonds") from rights holder King Midas World Entertainment. The deal provides Mr. Borman as producer and Mr. Graves as executive producer with rights to make the first of "The Tyrant" films plus two sequels subject to certain box office results. Mr. Boccardi will be a producer on the film. "The Seven Sins: The Tyrant Ascending," is loosely inspired by the life of Mr. Boccardi and is the first of an anticipated series of books and films that introduces the global adventures of daredevil magnate, Michael Tiranno, The Tyrant, and his harrowing rise to power. Standout praise from several New York Times bestselling authors...
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