The Battle of Artemisia was a group of naval battles that took place between the Greeks and the Persians. Theses battles were going on at the same time the infamous Battle of Thermopylae.
Zack Snyder was originally going to be directing the film, but with "Man of Steel" in production, it won't be possible. The script he co-write with Kurt Johnstad, however, will still be used. Snyder along with Legendary picture will be producing and have almost found nailed down a director for the project.
