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‘Karn Evil 9’ in Development; Dystopian Sci-Fi Film Based on Emerson, Lake & Palmer Song Sets Isaac Ezban as Director (EXCLUSIVE)

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According to Variety, Emerson, Lake & Palmer's epic 1977 prog-rock song 'Karn Evil 9' is being adapted into a dystopian science fiction film. Director Isaac Ezban and screenwriter Tim Hedrick, best known for 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' are leading the project, which is now in development. The film transforms the song's cosmic themes into a feature-length narrative.

Source: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/karn-evil-9-sci-fi-fil...

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