Blumhouse Productions has teamed up with writer and producer John Ridley to develop a feature film adaptation of his comic book series The American Way: Those Above and Those Below. Ridley is also the writer of the Oscar-winning film 12 Years A Slave and the creator of the ABC series American Crime. He will write and direct the film with Jason Blum producing.
The story is said to use superheroes "to explore timely social issues including race and integration." The comic was published as a six-issue monthly miniseries last year by DC Entertainment’s Vertigo label. Ridley wrote the story which was illustrated by George Jeanty and it was a follow-up to their 2007 graphic novel The American Way.
The original story "dealt with the creation of a team of ’60s superheroes called The Civil Defense Corps, each with special powers but also a specific ethnic makeup designed to make segments...
The story is said to use superheroes "to explore timely social issues including race and integration." The comic was published as a six-issue monthly miniseries last year by DC Entertainment’s Vertigo label. Ridley wrote the story which was illustrated by George Jeanty and it was a follow-up to their 2007 graphic novel The American Way.
The original story "dealt with the creation of a team of ’60s superheroes called The Civil Defense Corps, each with special powers but also a specific ethnic makeup designed to make segments...
- 4/17/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Director John Ridley is teaming up with producer Jason Blum to adapt Ridley's comic book series, "The American Way: Those Above and Those Below" (2017) into a Warners feature film.
"...within a group of 1960's superheroes, aka the 'Civil Defense Corps', African-American 'Jason Fisher', aka the 'New American'...
"...is given super strength but a limited pain threshold...
"...while the rest of the corps is torn apart by racism and murder..."
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"...within a group of 1960's superheroes, aka the 'Civil Defense Corps', African-American 'Jason Fisher', aka the 'New American'...
"...is given super strength but a limited pain threshold...
"...while the rest of the corps is torn apart by racism and murder..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 4/17/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
John Ridley and Jason Blum are partnering on a movie adaptation of Ridley’s recent comic book series “The American Way: Those Above and Those Below.”
Ridley is also attached to direct the project, based on his six-issue monthly miniseries published in 2017 by DC Entertainment’s Vertigo label. Ridley wrote the story with illustrator George Jeanty in what was a sequel to their 2007 graphic novel “The American Way,” in which a team of 1960s superheroes were created and called the Civil Defense Corps. The story focuses on Jason Fisher’s the New American, a black man given super strength but a limited pain threshold while the rest of the corps is torn apart by racism and murder.
Ridley won the Academy Award for best adapted screenplay for “12 Years a Slave.” His other film credits include “Ben-Hur,” “Undercover Brother,” “U Turn,” “Three Kings,” “Red Tails,” and the Jimi Hendrix biopic...
Ridley is also attached to direct the project, based on his six-issue monthly miniseries published in 2017 by DC Entertainment’s Vertigo label. Ridley wrote the story with illustrator George Jeanty in what was a sequel to their 2007 graphic novel “The American Way,” in which a team of 1960s superheroes were created and called the Civil Defense Corps. The story focuses on Jason Fisher’s the New American, a black man given super strength but a limited pain threshold while the rest of the corps is torn apart by racism and murder.
Ridley won the Academy Award for best adapted screenplay for “12 Years a Slave.” His other film credits include “Ben-Hur,” “Undercover Brother,” “U Turn,” “Three Kings,” “Red Tails,” and the Jimi Hendrix biopic...
- 4/16/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: John Ridley and Blumhouse Productions have teamed on a movie adaptation of his comic book series The American Way: Those Above And Those Below. The Oscar-winning 12 Years A Slave writer and creator/exec producer of the ABC anthology series American Crime is writing to direct a film that uses superheroes to explore timely social issues including race and integration. Jason Blum will produce.
The comic was published as a six-issue monthly miniseries last year by DC Entertainment’s Vertigo label. Ridley wrote the story will illustrator George Jeanty, and it was a followup to their acclaimed 2007 graphic novel The American Way. The original dealt with the creation of a team of ’60s superheroes called The Civil Defense Corps, each with special powers but also a specific ethnic makeup designed to make segments of the American population feel safe and represented. There is also a group of supervillains pitted against the heroes,...
The comic was published as a six-issue monthly miniseries last year by DC Entertainment’s Vertigo label. Ridley wrote the story will illustrator George Jeanty, and it was a followup to their acclaimed 2007 graphic novel The American Way. The original dealt with the creation of a team of ’60s superheroes called The Civil Defense Corps, each with special powers but also a specific ethnic makeup designed to make segments of the American population feel safe and represented. There is also a group of supervillains pitted against the heroes,...
- 4/16/2018
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
AMC have renewed the Alberta, Canada-lensed western series "Hell On Wheels" for a third season with John Wirth ("V"), serving as executive producer and showrunner.
Season three has been greenlit for ten, one-hour episodes, scheduled to premiere in the third quarter of 2013.
"...centered on the lawless town known as 'Hell On Wheels', that travels with and services the construction of the first transcontinental railroad, the series examines the railroad’s institutionalized greed and corruption, the immigrant experience and the plight of the newly emancipated African-Americans during reconstruction. It is also violent as hell..."
The series stars Anson Mount as former confederate soldier 'Cullen Bohannan', who is struggling to escape his demons from the recently fought Civil War. Colm Meaney stars as 'Doc Durant', a greedy entrepreneur taking full advantage of the changing times, and musician/actor Common is 'Elam Ferguson', an emancipated slave working to achieve true freedom in work entrenched in prejudice.
Season three has been greenlit for ten, one-hour episodes, scheduled to premiere in the third quarter of 2013.
"...centered on the lawless town known as 'Hell On Wheels', that travels with and services the construction of the first transcontinental railroad, the series examines the railroad’s institutionalized greed and corruption, the immigrant experience and the plight of the newly emancipated African-Americans during reconstruction. It is also violent as hell..."
The series stars Anson Mount as former confederate soldier 'Cullen Bohannan', who is struggling to escape his demons from the recently fought Civil War. Colm Meaney stars as 'Doc Durant', a greedy entrepreneur taking full advantage of the changing times, and musician/actor Common is 'Elam Ferguson', an emancipated slave working to achieve true freedom in work entrenched in prejudice.
- 12/15/2012
- by M. Stevens
- SneakPeek
The Walking Dead is a monumental success for AMC, drawing in positive responses from viewers and critics alike, but with two of their high rated shows Mad Men and Breaking Bad eyeing their prospective swan songs, AMC is taking great care to have some new product on the docket for eager viewers.
The official press release:
AMC announced today pilot orders for scripted dramas “Halt & Catch Fire” and “Turn.” Production on both is scheduled for 2013. This announcement comes on the heels of the network’s last round of pilot orders for “Low Winter Sun” and the “Untitled Lagravenese/Tony Goldwyn project,” both of which recently completed production.“These additional pilot orders demonstrate AMC’s investment in our original scripted programming,” said Susie Fitzgerald, AMC’s Svp of scripted development and current programming. “Both of these projects take the audience into unique worlds through compelling characters told with an original voice.
The official press release:
AMC announced today pilot orders for scripted dramas “Halt & Catch Fire” and “Turn.” Production on both is scheduled for 2013. This announcement comes on the heels of the network’s last round of pilot orders for “Low Winter Sun” and the “Untitled Lagravenese/Tony Goldwyn project,” both of which recently completed production.“These additional pilot orders demonstrate AMC’s investment in our original scripted programming,” said Susie Fitzgerald, AMC’s Svp of scripted development and current programming. “Both of these projects take the audience into unique worlds through compelling characters told with an original voice.
- 11/28/2012
- by Nathan Smith
- Nerdly
Looks like AMC knew what they were doing when they scheduled Kevin Smith‘s Comic Book Men and Chris Hardwick‘s Talking Dead to air directly after their blockbuster comics-based series The Walking Dead. They both did well enough that AMC has renewed both for 16 episodes, the same number of episodes as Season 3 of The Walking Dead:
AMC’S Renews “Comic Book Men”
And “Talking Dead”
AMC Orders 16 Episodes for Second Seasons of Unscripted Series
New York, NY – May 9, 2012 – AMC announced today a second season pick-up for its unscripted series “Comic Book Men” and “Talking Dead.” “Comic Book Men” is executive produced by Kevin Smith (Clerks, Chasing Amy), Charlie Corwin’s Original Media (La Ink, Storm Chasers, Swamp People) and Elyse Seiden (Red State). The series continues to delve into fanboy culture by following the antics in and around Smith’s New Jersey comic shop, Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash.
AMC’S Renews “Comic Book Men”
And “Talking Dead”
AMC Orders 16 Episodes for Second Seasons of Unscripted Series
New York, NY – May 9, 2012 – AMC announced today a second season pick-up for its unscripted series “Comic Book Men” and “Talking Dead.” “Comic Book Men” is executive produced by Kevin Smith (Clerks, Chasing Amy), Charlie Corwin’s Original Media (La Ink, Storm Chasers, Swamp People) and Elyse Seiden (Red State). The series continues to delve into fanboy culture by following the antics in and around Smith’s New Jersey comic shop, Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash.
- 5/10/2012
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
AMC has announced a second season pick-up for its unscripted series "Talking Dead", the network’s first live after-show that serves as a platform for discussion for the network's zombie-themed "The Walking Dead."
"Talking Dead" is executive produced by Michael Davies and co-executive produced by Jen Kelly from Embassy Row. Chris Hardwick is the host. Season Two will consist of 16 half-hour episodes.
Said Joel Stillerman, AMC’s Evp of original programming, production and digital content, "'Talking Dead' is just great synergy, and it gives our audience a destination to continue the conversation about 'The Walking Dead.' We are thrilled that Chris is back to lead the discussion. He is genuinely knowledgeable about the genre and truly entertaining."
"'Talking Dead' has been an amazing experience, and I cannot pile enough hugs and thanks onto AMC for renewing it. I Can't Wait for Season 3 of 'The Walking Dead...
"Talking Dead" is executive produced by Michael Davies and co-executive produced by Jen Kelly from Embassy Row. Chris Hardwick is the host. Season Two will consist of 16 half-hour episodes.
Said Joel Stillerman, AMC’s Evp of original programming, production and digital content, "'Talking Dead' is just great synergy, and it gives our audience a destination to continue the conversation about 'The Walking Dead.' We are thrilled that Chris is back to lead the discussion. He is genuinely knowledgeable about the genre and truly entertaining."
"'Talking Dead' has been an amazing experience, and I cannot pile enough hugs and thanks onto AMC for renewing it. I Can't Wait for Season 3 of 'The Walking Dead...
- 5/10/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
AMC has officially announced a second season pick-up for both Talking Dead and Comic Book Men. AMC tested the waters with both unscripted shows, tying them into the release of new episodes of The Walking Dead. Both shows should start up again this October and 16 episodes are planned:
“New York, NY – May 9, 2012 – AMC announced today a second season pick-up for its unscripted series “Comic Book Men” and “Talking Dead.” “Comic Book Men” is executive produced by Kevin Smith (Clerks, Chasing Amy), Charlie Corwin’s Original Media (La Ink, Storm Chasers, Swamp People) and Elyse Seiden (Red State). The series continues to delve into fanboy culture by following the antics in and around Smith’s New Jersey comic shop, Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash. “Talking Dead,” the network’s first live after show that serves as a platform for discussion for AMC’s series “The Walking Dead,” is executive...
“New York, NY – May 9, 2012 – AMC announced today a second season pick-up for its unscripted series “Comic Book Men” and “Talking Dead.” “Comic Book Men” is executive produced by Kevin Smith (Clerks, Chasing Amy), Charlie Corwin’s Original Media (La Ink, Storm Chasers, Swamp People) and Elyse Seiden (Red State). The series continues to delve into fanboy culture by following the antics in and around Smith’s New Jersey comic shop, Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash. “Talking Dead,” the network’s first live after show that serves as a platform for discussion for AMC’s series “The Walking Dead,” is executive...
- 5/9/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Here's the news Breaking Bad fans have been waiting for: production for Season 4 of Breaking Bad has finally kicked off. Considered by many to be one of the best shows on television, Breaking Bad follows the exploits of Walter White - a mild mannered Chemistry teacher who turns to cooking meth after he is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Creator Vince Gilligan has managed to keep Walter alive to bring three morality-bending seasons of the series to AMC, and the fourth will resolve a game changing cliff-hanger that has left fans squirming. AMC is currently re-airing the entire series on Wednesday nights. Here are the details:
AMC Begins Production On
“Breaking Bad” Season Four
New Season Returns Cast and Crew to Albuquerque, Nm
Season Four Set to Premiere Summer 2011
Pasadena, CA – January 7, 2010 – AMC announced today, from the Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena, CA, that the cast and crew of...
AMC Begins Production On
“Breaking Bad” Season Four
New Season Returns Cast and Crew to Albuquerque, Nm
Season Four Set to Premiere Summer 2011
Pasadena, CA – January 7, 2010 – AMC announced today, from the Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena, CA, that the cast and crew of...
- 1/7/2011
- by Jon Lachonis
- TVovermind.com
AMC has hired Jason Fisher as senior VP of production.
Fisher comes from ABC Studios, where he served as VP of production since 2007. He'll report to Joel Stillerman, AMC's senior VP of original programming, production and digital content.
Fisher joins the network as its more than doubling its original-programming load. Having added "Rubicon" over the summer to award-winning holdovers "Breaking Bad" and "Mad Men," AMC is in the process of launching Frank Darabont's apocalypse-themed "The Walking Dead."...
Fisher comes from ABC Studios, where he served as VP of production since 2007. He'll report to Joel Stillerman, AMC's senior VP of original programming, production and digital content.
Fisher joins the network as its more than doubling its original-programming load. Having added "Rubicon" over the summer to award-winning holdovers "Breaking Bad" and "Mad Men," AMC is in the process of launching Frank Darabont's apocalypse-themed "The Walking Dead."...
- 9/23/2010
- The Wrap
With AMC's original series portfolio growing, the cable network has hired Jason Fisher as Svp production. Based in New York, he will report to Joel Stillerman, AMC’s Svp original programming, production and digital content. Fisher comes from ABC Studios where he served as VP production since 2007. At AMC, Fisher will oversee physical production for AMC's original fare, including new series The Walking Dead, now in production, and the upcoming The Killing.
- 9/23/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
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