The Hollywood Reporter has reported that Swedish directors Simon Sandquist and Joel Bergvall have been signed to direct Books of Magic, which is being adapted from the DC Comics' series for a feature film. Neil Gaiman, who wrote the comic series and novel, has been named the Excecutive Producer.
Neil Gaiman Will Executive Produce
Posted by ICv2 on May 16, 2004 @ 11:00 pm CT
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