With poker's exploding popularity, the game is popping up on more and more television networks. Poker isn't just taking over the small screen though; it's making its way to the big screen as well. Production for a new poker-themed film from Warner Bros., titled "Lucky You," is set to begin production in March on location in Las Vegas.

The movie takes place behind-the scenes of high-stakes professional poker. Eric Bana stars as Huck Cheever a promising young poker player battling his inner demons as he competes in a world championship tournament in Las Vegas. Opposite Bana costars Drew Barrymore and the film is directed by Curtis Hanson, director of L.A. Confidential and 8 Mile. The film's screenplay was written by Eric Roth, who won an Academy Award for his screenplay for Forest Gump.

Source:  Poker777 Staff

Tuesday, 18 January 2005