Variety.com is reporting that screenwriter Peter Iliff (“Patriot Games,” “Varsity Blues,” and “Under Suspicion”) has been tapped to pen an adaptation of the hit action gameshow “American Gladiators” for the big screen. The story would focus on the TV show’s characters as super-powered superheroes. “American Gladiators” first debuted on TV in 1988 and has since been broadcast in more than 90 countries around the world. NBC recently revived the show in 2008, in which contestants battle against the Gladiators in physical and athletic challenges. Scott Mednick is producing, and “American Gladiators” creator Johnny Ferraro is on board for the projects, which is being targeted for a tentative 2011 release, as…

Check out the latest television promo trailer for the upcoming series “American Gladiators” season 2 premiering tonight at 8/7c only on NBC. Once again Laila Ali and Hulk Hogan co-host the program. Stay tuned to Toxic Shock TV for more “American Gladiator: Season 2″ news and stills.

Check out the latest press release from NBC regarding the return to the popular competition series “American Gladiators” coming to NBC in the mid season. This time it will be hosted by Hogan Knows Best wrestling superstar “Hulk Hogan”. Here’s the press release from NBC. BURBANK – October 3, 2007 – Wrestling legend and television icon Hulk Hogan (“Hogan Knows Best”) will flex his hosting muscle for NBC’s latest mid season primetime offering, the return of the competition series “American Gladiators.” The announcement was made today by Craig Plestis, Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, Development and Specials, NBC Entertainment. “Hulk Hogan is an American icon,” said Plestis. “For over twenty…