Tag

comic adaption

9 stories

Todd McFarlane’s Spawn Movie Begins Casting

We’ve been talking about Todd McFarlane’s upcoming Spawn movie for a while now, but news has now come that the film has made a giant leap towards actually happening. While talking with ComicBook.com, the character’s creator, McFarlane, revealed that casting has begun! We just officially the other day had our first casting meeting, and so what that means for anyone listening today is with the final script we’re going to start sending that into Hollywood to actually go pick up the cast members,” MacFarlane stated. He continued, “So what you do during those first couple of meetings is go through all the characters and then sort of throw some names and bat some names around for people you think might fit it. More specifically, are there actors or characters you’ve seen in other movies that you think fall into that pool, because all of that gives the casting director a picture so that they can go ‘oh, okay, I know

Continue reading →

Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 18, 2018

Streaming TV

Four New Series Adaptions Announced By UCP & Dark Horse

Universal Cable Productions in conjunction with Dark Horse Entertainment have announced the adaptions of the popular comics “Mind MGMT” and “Flutter”, which have entered development for TV. Two for television podcasts are also on the way, “Tanis” and “The Bright Sessions”. From the Press Release: UNIVERSAL CITY, CA- July 17, 2017– On the heels of their “Umbrella Academy” series pick-up on Netflix, Universal Cable Productions and Dark Horse Entertainment have renewed their first-look deal to continue developing and producing scripted programming from the distinguished publisher’s comic book library, as well as new original material. UCP continues to roll out its impressive genre development slate with Dark Horse Entertainment’s “Mind MGMT,” from Matt Kindt, to be developed for TV by Dan Cerone (“The Blacklist”); “Flutter” based on Jennie Wood’s acclaimed LGBTQ comic, being adapted by Katherine Lindberg and Marc Rosen (“Sense8”); “Tanis,” based on the hit podcast, to be developed by Lee Shipman (“The Son”) and Terry Miles, creator of the

Continue reading →

Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 17, 2017

Streaming TV

First Look At Season 2 Of AMC’s Preacher – Premiere Date Announced

At the SXSW Film Festival AMC gave a first look at Preacher’s second season. They also unveiled a first batch of images from season 2, as well as announcing the premiere date. Season 2, featuring 13 episodes, follows Texas preacher Jesse Custer (Dominic Cooper), his ass-kicking girlfriend Tulip (Ruth Negga) and an Irish, alcoholic vampire named Cassidy (Joseph Gilgun) as the embark on a road trip to track down God. The trio is caught in a fight between heaven and Hell and everywhere in between, all while trying to escape the Saint of Killers who is hot on their trail. The show is based on the graphic novel by Garth Ennis who co-executive produces the television series alongside Seth Rogan and Sam Catlin. Sony Pictures Television and AMC Studios co-produce. Breaking Bad‘s Sam Catlin serves as showrunner for the critically-acclaimed series. Ian Coletti (Baby Mama), Graham McTavish (Outlander), Noah Taylor (Game of Thrones), Pip Torrens (Star Wars: The Force Awakens),

Continue reading →

Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 11, 2017

Uncategorized

First Images Surface From The Rottentail Movie Adaption Starring Corin Nemec

Back in November, we reported that Corin Nemec had been cast in the comic to film adaption of ‘Rottentail’. We can now tell you that filming is currently underway in Phoenix, Arizona under the direction of Brian Skiba (Blood Moon Rising), based on the script penned by the graphic novel’s writer, David C. Hayes. Micke Spreitz, Tank Jones, David C. Hayes, Sean Dillingham, and Byron Browne co-star. Nemec will play the lead role of Peter Cotton, who transforms into the monster known as “Rottentail”, half man, half bunny, all attitude. Nemec has starred in a wide range of films and series including ‘Drone Wars’, ‘Lake Placid vs. Anaconda’, ‘Supernatural’, ‘Ghost Whisperer’, ‘The Stand’ and ‘Tales from the Crypt’. From the Press Release: The upcoming horror film Rottentail has begun principle photography and is currently shooting in Phoenix, Arizona. Source Point Press, the publishing arm of Source Point Productions, previously announced that their horror graphic novel Rottentail would soon be made

Continue reading →

Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 13, 2017

Comic Books/Graphic Novels

Corin Nemec To Play The Lead In The Rottentail Movie Adaption

Source Point Press teased earlier this year that a movie adaption of their ‘Rottentail’ graphic novel was coming. News has now come that the role of “Rottentail” has been cast and the film has entered pre-production. Brian Skiba (Blood Moon Rising) will be directing from the script penned by the graphic novel’s writer, David C. Hayes. Corin Nemec has been cast in the lead role of Peter Cotton, who transform into the monster known as “Rottentail”, half man, half bunny. Nemec has starred in a wide range of films and series including ‘Drone Wars’, ‘Lake Placid vs. Anaconda’, ‘Supernatural’, ‘Ghost Whisperer’, ‘The Stand’ and ‘Tales from the Crypt’. From the Press Release: The upcoming horror film Rottentail has officially cast the lead role of Peter Cotton, who transforms into the horrific monster “Rottentail”! Earlier this summer Source Point Press, the publishing arm of Source Point Productions, teased on social media that their horror graphic novel Rottentail would soon be made

Continue reading →

Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 13, 2016

Comic Books/Graphic Novels

Painkiller Jane Movie Adaption Casts Its Lead Role

When she had a brush with death while undercover, New York City police officer Jane Vasko not only recovered, she became unstoppable as Painkiller Jane. The film adaption of the ‘Painkiller Jane’ comic has been in the works for a while. Now, it seems they have found their star, Jessica Chastain. Chastain will also be producing the film under the banner of her company Freckle Films. Lotus Entertainment, Solipsist Films, Bill Johnson, Jim Seibel, and Ara Keshishian will also be producing along with Jimmy Palmiotti who co-wrote the comic with Joe Quesada, according to Deadline. At one time Jen and Sylvia Soska were attached to direct, but Deadline did not mention if the sisters were still on board. Jessica Chastain has starred in a wide range of films including: ‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’, ‘The Martain’, ‘Mama’, ‘Texas Killing Fields’, and others. She also co-stared alongside Mia Wasikowska, Tom Hiddleston and Charlie Hunnam in 2015’s haunting picture ‘Crimson Peak’ as Lucille

Continue reading →

Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 11, 2016

Uncategorized

Bubba The Redneck Werewolf Is Coming To Blu-Ray And DVD This October

Get ready to howl at the moon with a real party animal, ‘Bubba the Redneck Werewolf‘ is coming to DVD. Mitch Hyman announced last night via Facebook that his horror-comedy is getting its DVD release on October 17th. It is a perfect time for Bubba to come to DVD, this year marks the 20th Anniversary of Hyman’s comic that the film is based on, considered a cult classic among collectors. It’s a great comic by the way. Director Brendan Jackson Rogers delivers this indie film starring Malone Thomas, Mitch Hyman, Gary Norris, Sara Humbert, Chris Stephens and Fred Lass as Bubba. The soundtrack for this fun feature is provided by the rockabilly band The Blast-Offs. Bubba (Stephens), a dogcatcher, wants nothing more than to win back his high school sweetheart, Bobbie Jo (Thomas). When the Devil (Hyman) appears, Bubba signs a deal that the Devil says will transform him into a bad-ass, instead he wakes up as a werewolf. Bubba

Continue reading →

Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 12, 2016

News

The New Trailer For AMC’s Preacher Will Have You Praying For More

AMC has unveiled a new teaser trailer for their upcoming series Preacher, an adaption of the cult classic graphic novel by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillion. The series, from Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg, is set to premiere on Sunday, May 22nd at 10 pm ET/PT and is already gathering a huge flock of fans. Preacher follows Jesse Custer (Dominic Cooper), an unconventional preacher from a small Texas town, who was pushed into his profession by his effing insane family. Jesse, after being possessed by Genesis, an entity that is half angel and half demon, develops an interesting power, what he commands you must do. He sets out to find God, accompanied by his ex girlfriend Tulip O’Hare (Ruth Negga) and an Irish vampire named Cassidy (Joseph Gilgun). In the world of Preacher Jesse, Tulip and Cassidy will encounter regular people, and characters from Heaven, Hell, and everywhere in between. Last week we shared the first look at the series’

Continue reading →

Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 2, 2016

BooksComic Books/Graphic NovelsNewsReviewsStreaming TV

SyFy Adapting Harrow County Comic For New Show

The SyFy channel is currently developing a new series based on Cullen Bunn and Tyler Crook’s Dark Horse comic Harrow County. Dominion and Twelve Monkeys writer, Becky Kirsch, will be penning the adaption. Horror County focuses on Emmy, who has always known that the woods surrounding her home is filled with goblins, ghosts and the undead. On her 18th birthday, Emmy learns that she is the reincarnation of a powerful witch. Now the town’s people are set on killing her, again, like they did in previous life. To survive, she must embrace who she really is and her dark powers.

Continue reading →

Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 11, 2015

comic adaption

More from comic adaption