"Vegas Avengers" taking flight at WB

By Steven Zeitchik

NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Warner Bros. and "Public Enemies" producer Kevin Misher are seeking vengeance.

They are teaming for "Vegas Avengers," an action picture with echoes of "Top Gun."

"Avengers" tells the story of a hot-shot pilot who, after taking too many risks, is forced to enter a top-secret program that flies experimental, unmanned planes. Much of the action takes place at Nellis Air Force base just outside Las Vegas.

Established during World War II, Nellis has a rich history, having stored large caches of advanced weapons and served as headquarters to a top-secret Cold War program involving U.S.-piloted Russian MiGs. The script will be written by up-and-coming scribe Soo Hugh.

(Editing by DeanGoodman at Reuters)