Dredd Director Ousted During Post-Production

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Pete Travis has been removed as the director on the reboot of the JUDGE DREDD feature, DREDD, reports 24 Frames. Creative differences with the producers and execs led to the decision and now writer-producer Alex Garland is overseeing the editing. The L.A. Times blog said that Garland may seek a co-director credit. His fellow producers Andrew Macdonald and Allon Reich are heavily involved the post decision-making as well, but one source said that Travis has participated in some of the editing via the Internet. Reshoots are a possibility and it is not known who would helm them if they are done.

Set in the futuristic megalopolis of Mega City One, Judge Dredd serves as police, judge, jury and executioner. The cast includes Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby and Lena Headey.

Reliance Ent. and IM Global are producing the film. Lionsgate is set to release the film on Sept. 21, 2012. Baseblack. The Post Republic and Prime Focus Film are providing the visual effects.









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