Director Chris McKay continues developing a live action "Jonny Quest" movie, based on the 1964 ABC primetime Hanna-Barbera animated TV series, noted as the first action adventure cartoon depicting people ('bad guys') getting killed, to be produced by Rideback's Dan Lin, Jonathan Eirich, Adrian Askarieh from Prime Universe and Daniel Alter:
"...set in the Florida Keys, 'Jonny Quest' is a young boy who lost his mother at an early age. Though unenthusiastic in his schooling, he is intelligent, brave, adventurous and generally athletic with a proficiency in judo, scuba diving and the handling of firearms.
"He takes on responsibility willingly, attending to his studies, and treating adults with respect.
"'Dr. Benton C. Quest' is Jonny's father and a scientific genius who works for the U.S. Government. He is considered to be one of the three top scientists in the world with interests and technical know-how spanning many fields.
"Raising Jonny as a single father,...
"...set in the Florida Keys, 'Jonny Quest' is a young boy who lost his mother at an early age. Though unenthusiastic in his schooling, he is intelligent, brave, adventurous and generally athletic with a proficiency in judo, scuba diving and the handling of firearms.
"He takes on responsibility willingly, attending to his studies, and treating adults with respect.
"'Dr. Benton C. Quest' is Jonny's father and a scientific genius who works for the U.S. Government. He is considered to be one of the three top scientists in the world with interests and technical know-how spanning many fields.
"Raising Jonny as a single father,...
- 1/8/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
In 1985, the late Fred Ward starred in a pulpy action movie called "Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins," about a Brooklyn cop and Vietnam vet, who has his death faked and his face surgically altered to become a martial artist and government assassin. Based on the long-running "Destroyer" series of books by Warren Murphy and Richard Sapir, the film was meant to jumpstart a new franchise, with its title suggesting that Remo, like Batman, was just beginning his screen adventures and would enjoy many more of them.
Alas, "Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins" opened at #4 at the box office, to lackluster reviews. An official sequel never materialized, which left Remo's exploits confined to the status of a cult favorite until now. His remaining adventures have instead played out in over 150 novels—and one abortive TV series that never made it past the pilot episode in 1988.
Good news, though, Remo Williams fans:...
Alas, "Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins" opened at #4 at the box office, to lackluster reviews. An official sequel never materialized, which left Remo's exploits confined to the status of a cult favorite until now. His remaining adventures have instead played out in over 150 novels—and one abortive TV series that never made it past the pilot episode in 1988.
Good news, though, Remo Williams fans:...
- 12/9/2022
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
Several decades ago, authors Warren Murphy and Richard Sapir teamed up to start a pulp paperback series called The Destroyer. The first book was titled Created, The Destroyer, and introduced a hero named Remo Williams. More than 150 novels in The Destroyer series have been published over the years, and in 1985 there was an attempt to bring the concept to the big screen in the film Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins. That movie was a box office failure, so the adventure also ended right there. But nearly forty years later, Remo Williams is being revived by Sony Pictures Television – and Better Call Saul executive producer Gordon Smith is on board to write the Destroyer / Remo Williams TV series.
Smith will also executive produce the show alongside Adrian Askarieh of Prime Universe Films.
As Deadline reminds us, the Destroyer books center on a U.S. government operative named Remo Williams, a former...
Smith will also executive produce the show alongside Adrian Askarieh of Prime Universe Films.
As Deadline reminds us, the Destroyer books center on a U.S. government operative named Remo Williams, a former...
- 12/8/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Remo Williams is finally coming to television.
Sony Television Studios has acquired the rights to the mega-selling pulp series “The Destroyer” for development as a live-action series and has set “Better Call Saul” writer-producer Gordon Smith to write and executive produce, the company announced on Tuesday.
Prime Universe Films’ Adrian Askarieh will executive produce.
Originated by warren Murphy and Richard Sapir and first published in 1971, “The Destroyer” book series is about US government operative named Remo Williams, a former Newark cop framed for a crime and sentenced to death. His death is faked by the government so he can be trained as an assassin for Cure, a secret organization set up to defend the country by working outside the law.
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Smith closed an overall deal with Sony Television Studios in 2017. “The Destroyer” deal falls under that pact. Smith’s very first produced TV script,...
Sony Television Studios has acquired the rights to the mega-selling pulp series “The Destroyer” for development as a live-action series and has set “Better Call Saul” writer-producer Gordon Smith to write and executive produce, the company announced on Tuesday.
Prime Universe Films’ Adrian Askarieh will executive produce.
Originated by warren Murphy and Richard Sapir and first published in 1971, “The Destroyer” book series is about US government operative named Remo Williams, a former Newark cop framed for a crime and sentenced to death. His death is faked by the government so he can be trained as an assassin for Cure, a secret organization set up to defend the country by working outside the law.
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Smith closed an overall deal with Sony Television Studios in 2017. “The Destroyer” deal falls under that pact. Smith’s very first produced TV script,...
- 12/8/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Remo Williams, the cop sentenced framed and sentenced to death before becoming a trained assassin, is heading to the small screen.
Better Call Saul exec producer Gordon Smith is adapting The Destroyer book series, which was first published in 1971, for Sony Pictures Television with Prime Universe Films’ Adrian Askarieh, producer of Hitman: Agent 47, set to exec produce.
Originated by Warren Murphy and Richard Sapir, The Destroyer book series is about U.S. government operative named Remo Williams, a former Newark cop framed for a crime and sentenced to death. His death is faked by the government so he can be trained as an assassin for Cure, a secret organization set up to defend the country by working outside the law.
The books were previously adapted as a feature film Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins in 1985. Shane Black was also previously attached to a feature reboot.
The Destroyer book series...
Better Call Saul exec producer Gordon Smith is adapting The Destroyer book series, which was first published in 1971, for Sony Pictures Television with Prime Universe Films’ Adrian Askarieh, producer of Hitman: Agent 47, set to exec produce.
Originated by Warren Murphy and Richard Sapir, The Destroyer book series is about U.S. government operative named Remo Williams, a former Newark cop framed for a crime and sentenced to death. His death is faked by the government so he can be trained as an assassin for Cure, a secret organization set up to defend the country by working outside the law.
The books were previously adapted as a feature film Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins in 1985. Shane Black was also previously attached to a feature reboot.
The Destroyer book series...
- 12/8/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Click here to read the full article.
Pulp action hero Remo Williams is heading to the screen once again, this time to television.
Sony Pictures Television has picked up the rights to The Destroyer, the best-selling book series featuring the character, and has teamed up with multiple Emmy nominee Gordon Smith — one of the key creative voices behind Better Call Saul — to bring it to the screen.
Smith will write and executive produce the series. Adrian Askarieh of Prime Universe Films is also on board to executive produce.
The Destroyer books center on a government operative named Remo Williams, a former cop who is framed for a crime he didn’t commit and then sentenced to death. But, plot twist, his death is faked by the government just so he can be trained in an obscure martial art and made an agent of an organization called Cure.
Working outside the law (don’t they always?...
Pulp action hero Remo Williams is heading to the screen once again, this time to television.
Sony Pictures Television has picked up the rights to The Destroyer, the best-selling book series featuring the character, and has teamed up with multiple Emmy nominee Gordon Smith — one of the key creative voices behind Better Call Saul — to bring it to the screen.
Smith will write and executive produce the series. Adrian Askarieh of Prime Universe Films is also on board to executive produce.
The Destroyer books center on a government operative named Remo Williams, a former cop who is framed for a crime he didn’t commit and then sentenced to death. But, plot twist, his death is faked by the government just so he can be trained in an obscure martial art and made an agent of an organization called Cure.
Working outside the law (don’t they always?...
- 12/8/2022
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Click here to read the full article.
Action writer Kurt Johnstad has been brought in to work on Prophet, Studio 8’s adaption of a comic book series by Deadpool co-creator Rob Liefeld.
Jake Gyllenhaal is attached to star and Sam Hargrave, the director of action hit Extraction, is on board to helm the adaptation.
The character, a man-out-of-time idea paired with a super soldier serum concept, was introduced by Liefeld in the pages of Youngblood, his creator-owned comic he wrote and drew after famously leaving Marvel in the early 1990s. The character was then spun off into his own book.
The comic focused on John Prophet, a man conscripted by Germans near the end of World War II and subjected to scientific experiments that gave him superhuman strength. (In a revival of the comic in the 2010s, the story was thrust 10,000 years into the future.)
In Studio 8’s project,...
Action writer Kurt Johnstad has been brought in to work on Prophet, Studio 8’s adaption of a comic book series by Deadpool co-creator Rob Liefeld.
Jake Gyllenhaal is attached to star and Sam Hargrave, the director of action hit Extraction, is on board to helm the adaptation.
The character, a man-out-of-time idea paired with a super soldier serum concept, was introduced by Liefeld in the pages of Youngblood, his creator-owned comic he wrote and drew after famously leaving Marvel in the early 1990s. The character was then spun off into his own book.
The comic focused on John Prophet, a man conscripted by Germans near the end of World War II and subjected to scientific experiments that gave him superhuman strength. (In a revival of the comic in the 2010s, the story was thrust 10,000 years into the future.)
In Studio 8’s project,...
- 10/21/2022
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Click here to read the full article.
Prophet turns 30 next month, and he’ll get a boost from a few comic book luminaries. The character, created by Rob Liefeld in 1992, will star in Prophet Re-Mastered No. 1, which retells the events depicted in the anti-hero’s first solo comic.
The Hollywood Reporter has a look at a number of covers created by artists such as Jim Lee, David Finch and Liefeld himself for the issue, due out from Image Comics on July 20.
“Prophet exploded onto the scene in July of 1992. Over the years, his adventures have been chronicled by the finest creatives in the comics industry,” says Liefeld in a statement. “As we continue to commemorate the occasion of his 30th anniversary with our All-Star Prophet Re-Mastered edition, we’ve added some great new versions of familiar Prophet covers as well as a few new ones that are sure to be instant classics themselves.
Prophet turns 30 next month, and he’ll get a boost from a few comic book luminaries. The character, created by Rob Liefeld in 1992, will star in Prophet Re-Mastered No. 1, which retells the events depicted in the anti-hero’s first solo comic.
The Hollywood Reporter has a look at a number of covers created by artists such as Jim Lee, David Finch and Liefeld himself for the issue, due out from Image Comics on July 20.
“Prophet exploded onto the scene in July of 1992. Over the years, his adventures have been chronicled by the finest creatives in the comics industry,” says Liefeld in a statement. “As we continue to commemorate the occasion of his 30th anniversary with our All-Star Prophet Re-Mastered edition, we’ve added some great new versions of familiar Prophet covers as well as a few new ones that are sure to be instant classics themselves.
- 6/22/2022
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Alcon Television Group has stepped up with a preemptive bid to snap up the rights to the Battle Chasers fantasy comic book series from prolific comic book artist Joe Madureira, which will be developed as a live-action TV series with John Wick creator Derek Kolstad attached to write and executive produce. The pact comes on the heels of the recent announcement that the popular comic series will return with a 10th installment after a 20-year hiatus.
Set in an arcane punk world, Battle Chasers follows a ragtag group of heroes: a disgraced, heartbroken swordsman, a cynical thief, a cranky wizard, a war machine with a kind heart, and a young girl whose missing father left her a pair of powerful magic gloves well beyond her capabilities. They must come together, despite their many, many differences, to stop a dark force rising in the land.
“As a storyteller–as well...
Set in an arcane punk world, Battle Chasers follows a ragtag group of heroes: a disgraced, heartbroken swordsman, a cynical thief, a cranky wizard, a war machine with a kind heart, and a young girl whose missing father left her a pair of powerful magic gloves well beyond her capabilities. They must come together, despite their many, many differences, to stop a dark force rising in the land.
“As a storyteller–as well...
- 12/6/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Jake Gyllenhaal is now attached to star in Prophet, a Studio 8 superhero pic to be directed by Extraction‘s Sam Hargrave.
The film based on the Image comic book from Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld is intended to launch a new franchise. It will center on John Prophet (Gyllenhaal), a man who gains superhuman strength after being conscripted by the Germans and subjected to scientific experiments during WWII.
Marc Guggenheim is penning the comic book adaptation, which Studio 8’s Jeff Robinov and John Graham will produce with Prime Universe Films’ Adrian Askarieh, Rob Liefield, and Brooklyn Weaver.
“It’s been a goal of ours to work with Jake and Sam for quite some time, so we’re very excited to finally be collaborating with them on this unique, action-packed genre film,” said Robinov, who serves as Studio 8’s CEO. “I...
The film based on the Image comic book from Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld is intended to launch a new franchise. It will center on John Prophet (Gyllenhaal), a man who gains superhuman strength after being conscripted by the Germans and subjected to scientific experiments during WWII.
Marc Guggenheim is penning the comic book adaptation, which Studio 8’s Jeff Robinov and John Graham will produce with Prime Universe Films’ Adrian Askarieh, Rob Liefield, and Brooklyn Weaver.
“It’s been a goal of ours to work with Jake and Sam for quite some time, so we’re very excited to finally be collaborating with them on this unique, action-packed genre film,” said Robinov, who serves as Studio 8’s CEO. “I...
- 10/7/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Zq Entertainment has acquired rights to Black Cotton Star, a graphic novel that will be scripted by Deric Hughes & Benjamin Raab for Reginald Hudlin to direct. Hudlin will produce with Prime Universe’s Adrian Askarieh, and Zq heads Ara Keshishian and Petr Jakl. Martin J Barab will be exec producer.
The scribes are co-executive producers of Legacies for The CW. They have also worked on Arrow, The Flash and Syfy’s Warehouse 13. They are separately developing the martial arts & fantasy comic Infinite Kung Fu with Kevin Tancharoen, DeKnight Productions and Brook Worley for Idw Entertainment and Hudlin.
The script’s development is being financed by Zq, which among other projects is backing the George Clooney/Grant Heslov adaptation of John Grisham’s Calico Joe.
The graphic novel focuses on three African American soldiers in WWII who are dispatched on a suicide mission to retrieve the first ever American flag,...
The scribes are co-executive producers of Legacies for The CW. They have also worked on Arrow, The Flash and Syfy’s Warehouse 13. They are separately developing the martial arts & fantasy comic Infinite Kung Fu with Kevin Tancharoen, DeKnight Productions and Brook Worley for Idw Entertainment and Hudlin.
The script’s development is being financed by Zq, which among other projects is backing the George Clooney/Grant Heslov adaptation of John Grisham’s Calico Joe.
The graphic novel focuses on three African American soldiers in WWII who are dispatched on a suicide mission to retrieve the first ever American flag,...
- 6/29/2021
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
“Stuber” director Michael Dowse has closed a deal to direct the movie adaptation of the “Just Cause” video game for Constantin Film, the company announced on Wednesday.
“John Wick” Creator Derek Kolstad is writing the script. Constantin is teaming up with Prime Universe Films to launch “Just Cause” as a global action franchise.
The video game series from Avalanche Studios and Square Enix follows the adventures of Rico Rodriguez, an operative for a fictional U.S. covert agency sent to destabilize and overthrow oppressive regimes. “Just Cause” is well regarded for its wide-open sandbox environments, over-the-top action and humor.
Also Read: 'John Wick' Creator Derek Kolstad to Adapt Video Game 'Just Cause' for Constantin Film
While the film’s plot is being kept under wraps, as with the four “Just Cause” games the film will follow Rico Rodriguez on a race-against-time mission to stop the Black Hand, a lethal mercenary group.
“John Wick” Creator Derek Kolstad is writing the script. Constantin is teaming up with Prime Universe Films to launch “Just Cause” as a global action franchise.
The video game series from Avalanche Studios and Square Enix follows the adventures of Rico Rodriguez, an operative for a fictional U.S. covert agency sent to destabilize and overthrow oppressive regimes. “Just Cause” is well regarded for its wide-open sandbox environments, over-the-top action and humor.
Also Read: 'John Wick' Creator Derek Kolstad to Adapt Video Game 'Just Cause' for Constantin Film
While the film’s plot is being kept under wraps, as with the four “Just Cause” games the film will follow Rico Rodriguez on a race-against-time mission to stop the Black Hand, a lethal mercenary group.
- 7/15/2020
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: The big-screen adaptation of the bestselling video game Just Cause has landed Michael Dowse as director. Dowse, whose work includes Stuber and Coffee & Kareem, has been set to helm the co-production between Constantin Film and Prime Universe.
Scripted by Derek Kolstad (the John Wick trilogy), the film is produced by Constantin Film’s Robert Kulzer, Prime Universe Film’s Adrian Askarieh, and Kolstad. Constantin’s Martin Moszkowicz and Square Enix will be the executive producers and Constantin’s Alex Westmore and Colin Scully are overseeing.
The film will follow the video game’s blueprint, as Rico Rodriguez is on a race-against-time mission to stop the mercenary group The Black Hand. The series draws its name from the real-life U.S. invasion of Panama, code-named “Operation Just Cause.” Rodriguez (aka “The Scorpion”) has become one of the few Latino iconic video game characters. He has a signature “agent of chaos...
Scripted by Derek Kolstad (the John Wick trilogy), the film is produced by Constantin Film’s Robert Kulzer, Prime Universe Film’s Adrian Askarieh, and Kolstad. Constantin’s Martin Moszkowicz and Square Enix will be the executive producers and Constantin’s Alex Westmore and Colin Scully are overseeing.
The film will follow the video game’s blueprint, as Rico Rodriguez is on a race-against-time mission to stop the mercenary group The Black Hand. The series draws its name from the real-life U.S. invasion of Panama, code-named “Operation Just Cause.” Rodriguez (aka “The Scorpion”) has become one of the few Latino iconic video game characters. He has a signature “agent of chaos...
- 7/15/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Michael Dowse, who last directed the action comedy Stuber, is set to helm Just Cause, the adaptation of the hit video game franchise.
Constantin Film is behind the project, which is being produced by Constantin’s Robert Kulzer as well as Adrian Askarieh via his Prime Universe Films. Derek Kolstad, the John Wick creator who is also writing Cause, is also producing.
Hailing from Avalanche Studios and Square Enix, the four games in the franchise follow Rico Rodriguez on a race-against-time mission to stop The Black Hand, a lethal mercenary group.
While plot details are being kept under wraps, the character’s well-known grappling ...
Constantin Film is behind the project, which is being produced by Constantin’s Robert Kulzer as well as Adrian Askarieh via his Prime Universe Films. Derek Kolstad, the John Wick creator who is also writing Cause, is also producing.
Hailing from Avalanche Studios and Square Enix, the four games in the franchise follow Rico Rodriguez on a race-against-time mission to stop The Black Hand, a lethal mercenary group.
While plot details are being kept under wraps, the character’s well-known grappling ...
- 7/15/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Michael Dowse, who last directed the action comedy Stuber, is set to helm Just Cause, the adaptation of the hit video game franchise.
Constantin Film is behind the project, which is being produced by Constantin’s Robert Kulzer as well as Adrian Askarieh via his Prime Universe Films. Derek Kolstad, the John Wick creator who is also writing Cause, is also producing.
Hailing from Avalanche Studios and Square Enix, the four games in the franchise follow Rico Rodriguez on a race-against-time mission to stop The Black Hand, a lethal mercenary group.
While plot details are being kept under wraps, the character’s well-known grappling ...
Constantin Film is behind the project, which is being produced by Constantin’s Robert Kulzer as well as Adrian Askarieh via his Prime Universe Films. Derek Kolstad, the John Wick creator who is also writing Cause, is also producing.
Hailing from Avalanche Studios and Square Enix, the four games in the franchise follow Rico Rodriguez on a race-against-time mission to stop The Black Hand, a lethal mercenary group.
While plot details are being kept under wraps, the character’s well-known grappling ...
- 7/15/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Arrow” and “The Flash” creator Marc Guggenheim has been tapped to write the screenplay for Rob Liefeld’s “Prophet,” for Jeff Robinov’s Studio 8.
Studio 8 plans to build a franchise around title character, John Prophet, a DNA enhanced super-soldier placed into a cryogenic freeze for a future mission only to awaken in the wrong time (current time) searching for a mission that does not exist. Pitched as very much the anti-Captain America across the board. He’s a ruthless berserker that must find his humanity.
Liefeld, Adrian Askarieh and Brooklyn Weaver will produce. John Graham and Guy Danella are overseeing for Studio 8.John Hyde and Terissa Kelton will also be involved in producing capacities.
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“Prophet” exploded out of the pages of another Liefeld bestseller, “Youngblood,” catching fire with fans, John Prophet was awarded his own popular showcase,...
Studio 8 plans to build a franchise around title character, John Prophet, a DNA enhanced super-soldier placed into a cryogenic freeze for a future mission only to awaken in the wrong time (current time) searching for a mission that does not exist. Pitched as very much the anti-Captain America across the board. He’s a ruthless berserker that must find his humanity.
Liefeld, Adrian Askarieh and Brooklyn Weaver will produce. John Graham and Guy Danella are overseeing for Studio 8.John Hyde and Terissa Kelton will also be involved in producing capacities.
Also Read: 'Deadpool' Creator Rob Liefeld's 'Prophet' Acquired by Studio 8
“Prophet” exploded out of the pages of another Liefeld bestseller, “Youngblood,” catching fire with fans, John Prophet was awarded his own popular showcase,...
- 5/7/2020
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Marc Guggenheim has been set by Jeff Robinov’s Studio 8 to adapt Prophet, the Image Comics character hatched by Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld.
The aim is to build a franchise around John Prophet, a DNA enhanced super-soldier placed into a cryogenic freeze for a future mission only to awaken prematurely in the present, searching for a mission that does not exist. The ruthless berserker must find his humanity.
Pic is produced by Adrian Askarieh (Hitman: Agent 47), Brooklyn Weaver (Run All Night), and Rob Liefeld. John Hyde and Terissa Kelton will also be involved in producing capacities.
Prophet originated in Liefeld’s Youngblood, and grew into a series of his own in 1993. He cross-pollinated with another Liefeld creation, Cable, who was played by Josh Brolin in Deadpool 2 and is expected to be part of the X-Force franchise launch that Drew Goddard is writing to direct. It’s...
The aim is to build a franchise around John Prophet, a DNA enhanced super-soldier placed into a cryogenic freeze for a future mission only to awaken prematurely in the present, searching for a mission that does not exist. The ruthless berserker must find his humanity.
Pic is produced by Adrian Askarieh (Hitman: Agent 47), Brooklyn Weaver (Run All Night), and Rob Liefeld. John Hyde and Terissa Kelton will also be involved in producing capacities.
Prophet originated in Liefeld’s Youngblood, and grew into a series of his own in 1993. He cross-pollinated with another Liefeld creation, Cable, who was played by Josh Brolin in Deadpool 2 and is expected to be part of the X-Force franchise launch that Drew Goddard is writing to direct. It’s...
- 5/7/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Development continues on a feature film adaptation of the Cliffhanger comic book series "Danger Girl", created by writer Andy Hartnell and illustrator J. Scott Campbell, with a screenplay by Umair Aleem for Robert Kulzer of Constantin Film, Jeremy Bolt of Bolt Pictures and Adrian Askarieh of Prime Universe Films:
"...'Abbey Chase', an adventurer reluctantly recruited into a secret organization...
"...is paired with operatives 'Sydney Savage' and 'Natalia Kasstle'...
"...on a globe-trotting adventure to locate a series of mystical objects before they fall into the hands of the 'Hammer Syndicate'..."
Cliffhanger's "Danger Girl" comic books (1998), a spoof of "James Bond", follows a group of female secret agents led by mentor 'Deuce'...
...a former 'British Secret Service' agent lured away from retirement by the Un to oversee the world's first all-female espionage network, with the Code Name, 'Danger Girl'.
A "Danger Girl" video game was released for Sony PlayStation in 2000.
"Danger...
"...'Abbey Chase', an adventurer reluctantly recruited into a secret organization...
"...is paired with operatives 'Sydney Savage' and 'Natalia Kasstle'...
"...on a globe-trotting adventure to locate a series of mystical objects before they fall into the hands of the 'Hammer Syndicate'..."
Cliffhanger's "Danger Girl" comic books (1998), a spoof of "James Bond", follows a group of female secret agents led by mentor 'Deuce'...
...a former 'British Secret Service' agent lured away from retirement by the Un to oversee the world's first all-female espionage network, with the Code Name, 'Danger Girl'.
A "Danger Girl" video game was released for Sony PlayStation in 2000.
"Danger...
- 12/26/2019
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Director Chris McKay continues developing a live action "Jonny Quest" movie, based on the 1964 ABC primetime Hanna-Barbera animated TV series, noted as the first action adventure cartoon depicting people ('bad guys') getting killed, to be produced by Rideback's Dan Lin, Jonathan Eirich, Adrian Askarieh from Prime Universe and Daniel Alter:
"...set in the Florida Keys, 'Jonny Quest' is a young boy who lost his mother at an early age. Though unenthusiastic in his schooling, he is intelligent, brave, adventurous and generally athletic with a proficiency in judo, scuba diving and the handling of firearms.
"He takes on responsibility willingly, attending to his studies, and treating adults with respect.
"'Dr. Benton C. Quest' is Jonny's father and a scientific genius who works for the U.S. Government. He is considered to be one of the three top scientists in the world with interests and technical know-how spanning many fields.
"Raising Jonny as a single father,...
"...set in the Florida Keys, 'Jonny Quest' is a young boy who lost his mother at an early age. Though unenthusiastic in his schooling, he is intelligent, brave, adventurous and generally athletic with a proficiency in judo, scuba diving and the handling of firearms.
"He takes on responsibility willingly, attending to his studies, and treating adults with respect.
"'Dr. Benton C. Quest' is Jonny's father and a scientific genius who works for the U.S. Government. He is considered to be one of the three top scientists in the world with interests and technical know-how spanning many fields.
"Raising Jonny as a single father,...
- 12/23/2019
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Director Chris McKay continues developing a live action "Jonny Quest" movie, based on the 1964 ABC primetime Hanna-Barbera animated series, noted as the first TV cartoon depicting 'bad guys' getting killed, to be produced by Rideback's Dan Lin, Jonathan Eirich, Adrian Askarieh from Prime Universe and Daniel Alter:
"...set in the Florida Keys, 'Jonny Quest' is a young boy who lost his mother at an early age. Though unenthusiastic in his schooling, he is intelligent, brave, adventurous and generally athletic with a proficiency in judo, scuba diving and the handling of firearms.
"He takes on responsibility willingly, attending to his studies, and treating adults with respect.
"'Dr. Benton C. Quest' is Jonny's father and a scientific genius who works for the U.S. Government. He is considered to be one of the three top scientists in the world with interests and technical know-how spanning many fields.
"Raising Jonny as a single father,...
"...set in the Florida Keys, 'Jonny Quest' is a young boy who lost his mother at an early age. Though unenthusiastic in his schooling, he is intelligent, brave, adventurous and generally athletic with a proficiency in judo, scuba diving and the handling of firearms.
"He takes on responsibility willingly, attending to his studies, and treating adults with respect.
"'Dr. Benton C. Quest' is Jonny's father and a scientific genius who works for the U.S. Government. He is considered to be one of the three top scientists in the world with interests and technical know-how spanning many fields.
"Raising Jonny as a single father,...
- 9/13/2019
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Catherine Hardwicke, director of “Thirteen” and “Twilight,” has signed on to direct lesbian viking film “Heathen,” Deadline is reporting. The project is an adaptation of the acclaimed Vault Comics series of the same name, which was created, written, and drawn by Natasha Alterici. The story follows fierce Viking warrior Aydis, who is scorned by her village for kissing another woman and declares a one-woman feminist war against the ultimate patriarch, Odin, the god-king of Asgard and all-seeing father to thunder-god Thor. The series is said to blend feminist and queer themes into the established stories of Norse mythology.
Hardwick will direct off a script by Kerry Williamson, whose credits include Tyler Perry’s “Alex Cross” and the Netflix film “What Happened to Monday?” Williamson is currently working on a project for “John Wick” director Chad Stahelski, adapting the bestselling fantasy series “Sandman Slim.”
The project is being backed by independent German distributor Constantin Film,...
Hardwick will direct off a script by Kerry Williamson, whose credits include Tyler Perry’s “Alex Cross” and the Netflix film “What Happened to Monday?” Williamson is currently working on a project for “John Wick” director Chad Stahelski, adapting the bestselling fantasy series “Sandman Slim.”
The project is being backed by independent German distributor Constantin Film,...
- 7/24/2019
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
Director Catherine Hardwicke will helm the fantasy-adventure epic Heathen for Constatin Film and Prime Universe Films. The project adapts the namesake Vault Comics series that centers on Aydis, a fierce Viking warrior who is scorned by her village for kissing another woman and then, after witnessing widespread injustice toward women, declares a one-woman feminist war on Odin himself.
The acclaimed series by Natasha Alterici weaves feminism and queer themes into the familiar tapestry of Norse mythology, a mix that promises to deliver a Viking film unlike any previous one in the annals of Hollywood. Created, written, and drawn by Alterici, the Heathen comics debuted in 2017 with the help of an impassioned Kickstarter investor community. The comics introduce Aydis, who is born into a time marked by war, strife, and the pervasive subjugation of women, and eventually takes on a mission to topple the ultimate patriarch,...
The acclaimed series by Natasha Alterici weaves feminism and queer themes into the familiar tapestry of Norse mythology, a mix that promises to deliver a Viking film unlike any previous one in the annals of Hollywood. Created, written, and drawn by Alterici, the Heathen comics debuted in 2017 with the help of an impassioned Kickstarter investor community. The comics introduce Aydis, who is born into a time marked by war, strife, and the pervasive subjugation of women, and eventually takes on a mission to topple the ultimate patriarch,...
- 7/24/2019
- by Geoff Boucher
- Deadline Film + TV
“Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke has come on board the Viking fantasy-adventure “Heathen” for Constantin Film and Prime Universe Films.
Hardwicke will direct from a script by Kerry Williamson, based on Vault Comic’s series by Natasha Alterici. She will also executive produce.
The stories center on the warrior Aydis, an outcast gay woman born into a time of warfare, suffering, and subjugation of women. She is on a mission to end the oppressive reign of the god-king Odin. The book was selected by the Young Adult Library Service Association to be included in its 2018 “Great Graphic Novels For Teens” list.
Constantin Film’s Robert Kulzer and Margo Klewans, Prime Universe Film’s Adrian Askarieh are producing along with F.J. DeSanto. Constantin Film’s Martin Moszkowicz and Vault CEO Damian Wassel will executive produce.
Hardwicke is currently in production on the new Quibi show “Don’t Look Deeper,” which stars Don Cheadle,...
Hardwicke will direct from a script by Kerry Williamson, based on Vault Comic’s series by Natasha Alterici. She will also executive produce.
The stories center on the warrior Aydis, an outcast gay woman born into a time of warfare, suffering, and subjugation of women. She is on a mission to end the oppressive reign of the god-king Odin. The book was selected by the Young Adult Library Service Association to be included in its 2018 “Great Graphic Novels For Teens” list.
Constantin Film’s Robert Kulzer and Margo Klewans, Prime Universe Film’s Adrian Askarieh are producing along with F.J. DeSanto. Constantin Film’s Martin Moszkowicz and Vault CEO Damian Wassel will executive produce.
Hardwicke is currently in production on the new Quibi show “Don’t Look Deeper,” which stars Don Cheadle,...
- 7/24/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
“Twilight” and “Miss Bala” director Catherine Hardwicke has signed a deal to direct the adaptation of Vault Comic’s best-selling and acclaimed epic feminist comic book series “Heathen,” for Constantin Film and Prime Universe Films, the companies announced on Wednesday.
Kerry Williamson has signed on to write. Williamson previously penned the Tyler Perry-starring “Alex Cross” and most recently, Netflix’s “What Happened to Monday.” She is currently working on an adaptation of the fantasy series “Sandman Slim” for director Chad Stahelski and Studio 8.
Written and drawn by Natasha Alterici, “Heathen” centers on Aydis, a young female Viking, a warrior, an outcast, and a self-proclaimed “heathen.” Born into a time of warfare, suffering, and subjugation of women, she is on a mission to end the oppressive reign of the God-king Odin.
Kerry Williamson has signed on to write. Williamson previously penned the Tyler Perry-starring “Alex Cross” and most recently, Netflix’s “What Happened to Monday.” She is currently working on an adaptation of the fantasy series “Sandman Slim” for director Chad Stahelski and Studio 8.
Written and drawn by Natasha Alterici, “Heathen” centers on Aydis, a young female Viking, a warrior, an outcast, and a self-proclaimed “heathen.” Born into a time of warfare, suffering, and subjugation of women, she is on a mission to end the oppressive reign of the God-king Odin.
- 7/24/2019
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Catherine Hardwicke has signed on to direct Heathen, a female-centric Viking action-fantasy for Constantin Film and Prime Universe Films.
The project adapts the Vault Comic title by Natasha Alterici and is being produced by Constantin’s Robert Kulzer and Margo Klewans as well as Prime Universe Film’s Adrian Askarieh. F.J. DeSanto is also producing.
Created, written and drawn by Alterici, Heathen is the story of Aydis, a young viking warrior who comes out as queer in an age and culture of merciless patriarchy. Her ostracism leads her on a quest to right those cultural wrongs with Odin, the ...
The project adapts the Vault Comic title by Natasha Alterici and is being produced by Constantin’s Robert Kulzer and Margo Klewans as well as Prime Universe Film’s Adrian Askarieh. F.J. DeSanto is also producing.
Created, written and drawn by Alterici, Heathen is the story of Aydis, a young viking warrior who comes out as queer in an age and culture of merciless patriarchy. Her ostracism leads her on a quest to right those cultural wrongs with Odin, the ...
- 7/24/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Catherine Hardwicke has signed on to direct Heathen, a female-centric Viking action-fantasy for Constantin Film and Prime Universe Films.
The project adapts the Vault Comic title by Natasha Alterici and is being produced by Constantin’s Robert Kulzer and Margo Klewans as well as Prime Universe Film’s Adrian Askarieh. F.J. DeSanto is also producing.
Created, written and drawn by Alterici, Heathen is the story of Aydis, a young viking warrior who comes out as queer in an age and culture of merciless patriarchy. Her ostracism leads her on a quest to right those cultural wrongs with Odin, the ...
The project adapts the Vault Comic title by Natasha Alterici and is being produced by Constantin’s Robert Kulzer and Margo Klewans as well as Prime Universe Film’s Adrian Askarieh. F.J. DeSanto is also producing.
Created, written and drawn by Alterici, Heathen is the story of Aydis, a young viking warrior who comes out as queer in an age and culture of merciless patriarchy. Her ostracism leads her on a quest to right those cultural wrongs with Odin, the ...
- 7/24/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marvel Studios’ Comic-Con presentation on Saturday wasn’t just a celebration of the success of “Avengers: Endgame” and a map of the company’s upcoming film slate — it was also a clear demonstration of a more diverse future for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and perhaps Hollywood overall.
It’s not entirely accurate to say that the previous waves of Marvel films were led by three white guys named Chris. But it’s true that despite the growing diversity of casting, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has so far had mostly white and male stars in the title roles.
But as fans saw on Saturday in Hall H, the post-“Endgame” Marvel is a very different animal. Kicking off next May with the standalone “Black Widow” film starring Scarlett Johansson. Then in November 2020 comes “The Eternals” with Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek and Kumail Nanjiani and Tony-nominated deaf actress Lauren Ridloff, followed by...
It’s not entirely accurate to say that the previous waves of Marvel films were led by three white guys named Chris. But it’s true that despite the growing diversity of casting, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has so far had mostly white and male stars in the title roles.
But as fans saw on Saturday in Hall H, the post-“Endgame” Marvel is a very different animal. Kicking off next May with the standalone “Black Widow” film starring Scarlett Johansson. Then in November 2020 comes “The Eternals” with Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek and Kumail Nanjiani and Tony-nominated deaf actress Lauren Ridloff, followed by...
- 7/22/2019
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Director Chris McKay continues developing a live action "Jonny Quest" movie, based on the 1964 ABC primetime Hanna-Barbera animated TV series, noted as the first action adventure cartoon depicting people ('bad guys') getting killed, to be produced by Rideback's Dan Lin, Jonathan Eirich, Adrian Askarieh from Prime Universe and Daniel Alter:
"...set in the Florida Keys, 'Jonny Quest' is a young boy who lost his mother at an early age. Though unenthusiastic in his schooling, he is intelligent, brave, adventurous and generally athletic with a proficiency in judo, scuba diving and the handling of firearms.
"He takes on responsibility willingly, attending to his studies, and treating adults with respect.
"'Dr. Benton C. Quest' is Jonny's father and a scientific genius who works for the U.S. Government. He is considered to be one of the three top scientists in the world with interests and technical know-how spanning many fields.
"Raising Jonny as a single father,...
"...set in the Florida Keys, 'Jonny Quest' is a young boy who lost his mother at an early age. Though unenthusiastic in his schooling, he is intelligent, brave, adventurous and generally athletic with a proficiency in judo, scuba diving and the handling of firearms.
"He takes on responsibility willingly, attending to his studies, and treating adults with respect.
"'Dr. Benton C. Quest' is Jonny's father and a scientific genius who works for the U.S. Government. He is considered to be one of the three top scientists in the world with interests and technical know-how spanning many fields.
"Raising Jonny as a single father,...
- 6/7/2019
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
“Just Cause” is the latest video game getting the movie treatment.
Germany’s Constantin Film has acquired movie rights to the “Just Cause” video game franchise and hired “John Wick” creator Derek Kolstad to write the script.
Constantin Film’s Robert Kulzer and Prime Universe Films’ Adrian Askarieh will produce the pic with Kolstad, who has written the three “John Wick” movies. Producers unveiled “Just Cause” on Tuesday, a day after Lionsgate announced it has slotted “John Wick 4” for May 21, 2021.
Producers are aiming to start a franchise based on the open-world action games from Avalanche Studios and Square Enix. The series draws its name from the 1989 United States invasion of Panama, code-named Operation Just Cause. The action takes place on various islands. The film will follow Rico Rodriguez (aka “The Scorpion”) on a race-against-time mission to stop the lethal mercenary group the Black Hand.
Constantin Film’s Martin Moszkowicz will...
Germany’s Constantin Film has acquired movie rights to the “Just Cause” video game franchise and hired “John Wick” creator Derek Kolstad to write the script.
Constantin Film’s Robert Kulzer and Prime Universe Films’ Adrian Askarieh will produce the pic with Kolstad, who has written the three “John Wick” movies. Producers unveiled “Just Cause” on Tuesday, a day after Lionsgate announced it has slotted “John Wick 4” for May 21, 2021.
Producers are aiming to start a franchise based on the open-world action games from Avalanche Studios and Square Enix. The series draws its name from the 1989 United States invasion of Panama, code-named Operation Just Cause. The action takes place on various islands. The film will follow Rico Rodriguez (aka “The Scorpion”) on a race-against-time mission to stop the lethal mercenary group the Black Hand.
Constantin Film’s Martin Moszkowicz will...
- 5/21/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Constantin Film has acquired the feature film rights to the hit video game franchise Just Cause, and set as screenwriter Derek Kolstad, the creator and writer of the John Wick trilogy. Deal was made with game owner Avalanche Studios and Square Enix. Constantin is teaming up with Prime Universe Films to launch what they hope will be a big action franchise.
Kolstad comes off the latest John Wick film and recently selling his pitch for the action film Booker to Sony. Constantin Film’s Robert Kulzer and Prime Universe Film’s Adrian Askarieh will produce along with Kolstad. Constantin Film’s Martin Moszkowicz will be exec producer along with Square Enix.
Just Cause will follow the video game blueprint, as Rico Rodriguez is on a race-against-time mission to stop The Black Hand, a lethal mercenary group. The series draws its name from the real-life United States invasion of Panama,...
Kolstad comes off the latest John Wick film and recently selling his pitch for the action film Booker to Sony. Constantin Film’s Robert Kulzer and Prime Universe Film’s Adrian Askarieh will produce along with Kolstad. Constantin Film’s Martin Moszkowicz will be exec producer along with Square Enix.
Just Cause will follow the video game blueprint, as Rico Rodriguez is on a race-against-time mission to stop The Black Hand, a lethal mercenary group. The series draws its name from the real-life United States invasion of Panama,...
- 5/21/2019
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Constantin Film has acquired the rights to the “Just Cause” video game franchise, and has tapped “John Wick” creator Derek Kolstad to write the screenplay, the company announced on Tuesday.
Constantin is teaming up with Prime Universe Films to launch “Just Cause” as a global action franchise. The project will start filming in 2020.
The video game series from Avalanche Studios and Square Enix follow the adventures of Rico Rodriguez, an operative for a fictional U.S. covert agency sent to destabilize and overthrow oppressive regimes. “Just Cause” is well regarded for its wide-open sandbox environments, over-the-top action, and humor.
Also Read: 'John Wick: Chapter 4' Gets Summer 2021 Release Date
While the film’s plot is being kept under wraps, as with the four “Just Cause” games the film will follow Rico Rodriguez on a race-against-time mission to stop the Black Hand, a lethal mercenary group.
Kolstad was repped on the deal by Apa,...
Constantin is teaming up with Prime Universe Films to launch “Just Cause” as a global action franchise. The project will start filming in 2020.
The video game series from Avalanche Studios and Square Enix follow the adventures of Rico Rodriguez, an operative for a fictional U.S. covert agency sent to destabilize and overthrow oppressive regimes. “Just Cause” is well regarded for its wide-open sandbox environments, over-the-top action, and humor.
Also Read: 'John Wick: Chapter 4' Gets Summer 2021 Release Date
While the film’s plot is being kept under wraps, as with the four “Just Cause” games the film will follow Rico Rodriguez on a race-against-time mission to stop the Black Hand, a lethal mercenary group.
Kolstad was repped on the deal by Apa,...
- 5/21/2019
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Derek Kolstad, the creator and writer of John Wick, has been tapped to kick-start Just Cause, the adaptation of the hit video game franchise.
Constantin Film has also boarded the project, partnering with producer Adrian Askarieh of Prime Universe Films. Askarieh, a longtime believer in the video game adaptation genre, has been associated with Cause for close to a decade and the combination of Kolstad and Constantin positions the property to launch as a global action franchise.
From Avalanche Studios and Square Enix, the four games in the franchise follow Rico Rodriguez on a race-against-time mission to stop The Black Hand, a lethal ...
Constantin Film has also boarded the project, partnering with producer Adrian Askarieh of Prime Universe Films. Askarieh, a longtime believer in the video game adaptation genre, has been associated with Cause for close to a decade and the combination of Kolstad and Constantin positions the property to launch as a global action franchise.
From Avalanche Studios and Square Enix, the four games in the franchise follow Rico Rodriguez on a race-against-time mission to stop The Black Hand, a lethal ...
- 5/21/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Derek Kolstad, the creator and writer of John Wick, has been tapped to kick-start Just Cause, the adaptation of the hit video game franchise.
Constantin Film has also boarded the project, partnering with producer Adrian Askarieh of Prime Universe Films. Askarieh, a longtime believer in the video game adaptation genre, has been associated with Cause for close to a decade and the combination of Kolstad and Constantin positions the property to launch as a global action franchise.
From Avalanche Studios and Square Enix, the four games in the franchise follow Rico Rodriguez on a race-against-time mission to stop The Black Hand, a lethal ...
Constantin Film has also boarded the project, partnering with producer Adrian Askarieh of Prime Universe Films. Askarieh, a longtime believer in the video game adaptation genre, has been associated with Cause for close to a decade and the combination of Kolstad and Constantin positions the property to launch as a global action franchise.
From Avalanche Studios and Square Enix, the four games in the franchise follow Rico Rodriguez on a race-against-time mission to stop The Black Hand, a lethal ...
- 5/21/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Jeff Wadlow ("Kick-Ass 2") will direct the live-action feature "Danger Girl", adapting the Wildstorm/DC Comics/Idw Publishing/Cliffhanger comic book series, by writer J. Scott Campbell and illustrator Andy Hartnell, to be produced by Robert Kulzer of Constantin Film, Jeremy Bolt of Bolt Pictures and Adrian Askarieh of Prime Universe Films:
"...'Abbey Chase', an adventurer reluctantly recruited into a secret organization...
"...is paired with operatives 'Sydney Savage' and 'Natalia Kasstle'...
"...on a globe-trotting adventure to locate a series of mystical objects before they fall into the hands of the 'Hammer Syndicate'..."
Cliffhanger's "Danger Girl" comic books (1998), a spoof of "James Bond", follows a group of female secret agents led by mentor 'Deuce'...
...a former 'British Secret Service' agent lured away from retirement by the Un to oversee the world's first all-female espionage network, with the Code Name, 'Danger Girl'.
A "Danger Girl" video game was released for Sony PlayStation...
"...'Abbey Chase', an adventurer reluctantly recruited into a secret organization...
"...is paired with operatives 'Sydney Savage' and 'Natalia Kasstle'...
"...on a globe-trotting adventure to locate a series of mystical objects before they fall into the hands of the 'Hammer Syndicate'..."
Cliffhanger's "Danger Girl" comic books (1998), a spoof of "James Bond", follows a group of female secret agents led by mentor 'Deuce'...
...a former 'British Secret Service' agent lured away from retirement by the Un to oversee the world's first all-female espionage network, with the Code Name, 'Danger Girl'.
A "Danger Girl" video game was released for Sony PlayStation...
- 3/22/2019
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Jeff Wadlow, the director of Sony’s upcoming Fantasy Island big-screen adaptation, is set to direct Danger Girl for Constantin Film Ag with shooting to begin in 2020.
Danger Girl, described as a priority production for the Munich-based Constantin Film, will adapt the namesake comic book series co-created by fan-favorite artist J. Scott Campbell (Gen 13) and writer Andy Hartnell and published since 2012 by Idw Publishing of San Diego. The Danger Girl series celebrated its 20th anniversary last year and is known for high-velocity action, winking humor, and its scantily clad squad of super-spy protagonists.
The long-enduring comic book brand follows the adventures of lead character Abbey Chase, who is reluctantly recruited into an all-female secret organization.
The daring Chase finds herself teamed with a trio of elite operatives — Sydney Savage, Natalia Kasstle, and “Silicon” Valerie — and dispatched on a globe-trotting adventure to find and secure a series of objects with destructive...
Danger Girl, described as a priority production for the Munich-based Constantin Film, will adapt the namesake comic book series co-created by fan-favorite artist J. Scott Campbell (Gen 13) and writer Andy Hartnell and published since 2012 by Idw Publishing of San Diego. The Danger Girl series celebrated its 20th anniversary last year and is known for high-velocity action, winking humor, and its scantily clad squad of super-spy protagonists.
The long-enduring comic book brand follows the adventures of lead character Abbey Chase, who is reluctantly recruited into an all-female secret organization.
The daring Chase finds herself teamed with a trio of elite operatives — Sydney Savage, Natalia Kasstle, and “Silicon” Valerie — and dispatched on a globe-trotting adventure to find and secure a series of objects with destructive...
- 3/20/2019
- by Geoff Boucher
- Deadline Film + TV
Jeff Wadlow will direct the “Danger Girl” comic book adaptation for Constantin Film, the company announced on Wednesday.
The action/adventure feature is based on the comic book series created by J. Scott Campbell and Andy Hartnell about an all-female-team of super-spy adventurers.
“Danger Girl” is a priority for Constantin, which plans to begin filming by 2020. Wadlow, who is currently directing Sony’s upcoming “Fantasy Island,” will do additional rewrites on the script. Umair Aleem wrote the initial drafts.
Also Read: 'Captain Marvel': Kevin Feige on Film's 'Female Voice' and the McU's 'More Diverse' Future
“Danger Girl,” beginning with a 1998 limited series and continuing through several subsequent miniseries and one-shots, follows the adventures of Abbey Chase, a reluctant recruit into the eponymous all-female secret spy organization. Paired with operatives Sydney Savage, Natalia Kasstle and “Silicon Val,” she embarks on a globe-trotting adventure to locate a series of...
The action/adventure feature is based on the comic book series created by J. Scott Campbell and Andy Hartnell about an all-female-team of super-spy adventurers.
“Danger Girl” is a priority for Constantin, which plans to begin filming by 2020. Wadlow, who is currently directing Sony’s upcoming “Fantasy Island,” will do additional rewrites on the script. Umair Aleem wrote the initial drafts.
Also Read: 'Captain Marvel': Kevin Feige on Film's 'Female Voice' and the McU's 'More Diverse' Future
“Danger Girl,” beginning with a 1998 limited series and continuing through several subsequent miniseries and one-shots, follows the adventures of Abbey Chase, a reluctant recruit into the eponymous all-female secret spy organization. Paired with operatives Sydney Savage, Natalia Kasstle and “Silicon Val,” she embarks on a globe-trotting adventure to locate a series of...
- 3/20/2019
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
“Truth or Dare” director Jeff Wadlow has come on board to helm “Danger Girl,” an action-adventure for Constantin Film.
Wadlow, who is in production on Sony’s “Fantasy Island” movie, will also perform rewrites on the script. Umair Aleem wrote the initial drafts, based on the female-team comic book series “Danger Girl,” created by J. Scott Campbell and Andy Hartnell. Shooting is expected to begin next year.
“Danger Girl,” launched in 1988 and still being published with new issues by Idw, follows the adventures of Abbey Chase, who is reluctantly recruited into an all-female secret spy organization. Chase is then paired with operatives Sydney Savage, Natalia Kasstle and “Silicon Val” to locate a series of objects with destructive power and keep them out of the hands of the Hammer Syndicate.
Producers describe Abbey Chase as one of the most iconic female comic book characters along with Captain Marvel, Black Widow, and Wonder Woman.
Wadlow, who is in production on Sony’s “Fantasy Island” movie, will also perform rewrites on the script. Umair Aleem wrote the initial drafts, based on the female-team comic book series “Danger Girl,” created by J. Scott Campbell and Andy Hartnell. Shooting is expected to begin next year.
“Danger Girl,” launched in 1988 and still being published with new issues by Idw, follows the adventures of Abbey Chase, who is reluctantly recruited into an all-female secret spy organization. Chase is then paired with operatives Sydney Savage, Natalia Kasstle and “Silicon Val” to locate a series of objects with destructive power and keep them out of the hands of the Hammer Syndicate.
Producers describe Abbey Chase as one of the most iconic female comic book characters along with Captain Marvel, Black Widow, and Wonder Woman.
- 3/20/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Jeff Wadlow, the genre filmmaker who last helmed horror hit Truth or Dare, has signed to direct Danger Girl, the adaptation of the 1990s hit comic being made by Constantin Films.
Robert Kulzer of Constantin Film, Jeremy Bolt of Jb Pictures and Adrian Askarieh of Prime Universe Films are producing the project.
Danger Girl follows the adventures of Abbey Chase, an adventurer who was reluctantly recruited into a secret organization. Chase is then paired with operatives Sydney Savage and Natalia Kassle on a globe-trotting adventure to locate a series of mystical objects and keep them out of the hands of the evil ...
Robert Kulzer of Constantin Film, Jeremy Bolt of Jb Pictures and Adrian Askarieh of Prime Universe Films are producing the project.
Danger Girl follows the adventures of Abbey Chase, an adventurer who was reluctantly recruited into a secret organization. Chase is then paired with operatives Sydney Savage and Natalia Kassle on a globe-trotting adventure to locate a series of mystical objects and keep them out of the hands of the evil ...
- 3/20/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jeff Wadlow, the genre filmmaker who last helmed horror hit Truth or Dare, has signed to direct Danger Girl, the adaptation of the 1990s hit comic being made by Constantin Films.
Robert Kulzer of Constantin Film, Jeremy Bolt of Jb Pictures and Adrian Askarieh of Prime Universe Films are producing the project.
Danger Girl follows the adventures of Abbey Chase, an adventurer who was reluctantly recruited into a secret organization. Chase is then paired with operatives Sydney Savage and Natalia Kassle on a globe-trotting adventure to locate a series of mystical objects and keep them out of the hands of the evil ...
Robert Kulzer of Constantin Film, Jeremy Bolt of Jb Pictures and Adrian Askarieh of Prime Universe Films are producing the project.
Danger Girl follows the adventures of Abbey Chase, an adventurer who was reluctantly recruited into a secret organization. Chase is then paired with operatives Sydney Savage and Natalia Kassle on a globe-trotting adventure to locate a series of mystical objects and keep them out of the hands of the evil ...
- 3/20/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Development continues on a feature film adaptation of the Cliffhanger comic book series "Danger Girl", created by writer Andy Hartnell and illustrator J. Scott Campbell, with a screenplay by Umair Aleem for Robert Kulzer of Constantin Film, Jeremy Bolt of Bolt Pictures and Adrian Askarieh of Prime Universe Films:
"...'Abbey Chase', an adventurer reluctantly recruited into a secret organization...
"...is paired with operatives 'Sydney Savage' and 'Natalia Kasstle'...
"...on a globe-trotting adventure to locate a series of mystical objects before they fall into the hands of the 'Hammer Syndicate'..."
Cliffhanger's "Danger Girl" comic books (1998), a spoof of "James Bond", follows a group of female secret agents led by mentor 'Deuce'...
...a former 'British Secret Service' agent lured away from retirement by the Un to oversee the world's first all-female espionage network, with the Code Name, 'Danger Girl'.
A "Danger Girl" video game was released for Sony PlayStation in 2000.
"Danger Girl...
"...'Abbey Chase', an adventurer reluctantly recruited into a secret organization...
"...is paired with operatives 'Sydney Savage' and 'Natalia Kasstle'...
"...on a globe-trotting adventure to locate a series of mystical objects before they fall into the hands of the 'Hammer Syndicate'..."
Cliffhanger's "Danger Girl" comic books (1998), a spoof of "James Bond", follows a group of female secret agents led by mentor 'Deuce'...
...a former 'British Secret Service' agent lured away from retirement by the Un to oversee the world's first all-female espionage network, with the Code Name, 'Danger Girl'.
A "Danger Girl" video game was released for Sony PlayStation in 2000.
"Danger Girl...
- 1/21/2019
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Development continues on a feature film adaptation of the Cliffhanger comic book series "Danger Girl", created by writer Andy Hartnell and illustrator J. Scott Campbell, with a screenplay by Umair Aleem for Robert Kulzer of Constantin Film, Jeremy Bolt of Bolt Pictures and Adrian Askarieh of Prime Universe Films:
"...'Abbey Chase', an adventurer reluctantly recruited into a secret organization...
"...is paired with operatives 'Sydney Savage' and 'Natalia Kasstle'...
"...on a globe-trotting adventure to locate a series of mystical objects before they fall into the hands of the 'Hammer Syndicate'..."
Cliffhanger's "Danger Girl" comic books (1998), a spoof of "James Bond", follows a group of female secret agents led by mentor 'Deuce'...
...a former 'British Secret Service' agent lured away from retirement by the Un to oversee the world's first all-female espionage network, with the Code Name, 'Danger Girl'.
A "Danger Girl" video game was released for Sony PlayStation in 2000.
"Danger Girl...
"...'Abbey Chase', an adventurer reluctantly recruited into a secret organization...
"...is paired with operatives 'Sydney Savage' and 'Natalia Kasstle'...
"...on a globe-trotting adventure to locate a series of mystical objects before they fall into the hands of the 'Hammer Syndicate'..."
Cliffhanger's "Danger Girl" comic books (1998), a spoof of "James Bond", follows a group of female secret agents led by mentor 'Deuce'...
...a former 'British Secret Service' agent lured away from retirement by the Un to oversee the world's first all-female espionage network, with the Code Name, 'Danger Girl'.
A "Danger Girl" video game was released for Sony PlayStation in 2000.
"Danger Girl...
- 12/25/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
In today’s film news roundup, Chris McKay is attached to direct “Jonny Quest,” Greg Berlanti is directing a Rock Hudson movie, documentary “The Last Race” gets an early release, and Valeria Golino is honored.
Director Attachments
Chris McKay, director of “The Lego Batman Movie,” is attached to helm a live-action “Jonny Quest” movie for Warner Bros.
Producers are Rideback’s Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich along with Adrian Askarieh of Prime Universe. Daniel Alter will executive produce.
“Jonny Quest” first appeared as an animated sci-fi series in 1964 through Hanna Barbera. The narrative focused on an 11-year-old boy, his sidekick Hadji, his scientist dad, secret agent Race Bannon, and pet bulldog, Bandit. The show led to several series and TV movies.
Richard Donner, Dwayne Johnson, and Robert Rodriguez have been involved in development of a “Jonny Quest” movie for the past two decades. McKay is also attached to direct the live-action “Nightwing” for Warner Bros.
Director Attachments
Chris McKay, director of “The Lego Batman Movie,” is attached to helm a live-action “Jonny Quest” movie for Warner Bros.
Producers are Rideback’s Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich along with Adrian Askarieh of Prime Universe. Daniel Alter will executive produce.
“Jonny Quest” first appeared as an animated sci-fi series in 1964 through Hanna Barbera. The narrative focused on an 11-year-old boy, his sidekick Hadji, his scientist dad, secret agent Race Bannon, and pet bulldog, Bandit. The show led to several series and TV movies.
Richard Donner, Dwayne Johnson, and Robert Rodriguez have been involved in development of a “Jonny Quest” movie for the past two decades. McKay is also attached to direct the live-action “Nightwing” for Warner Bros.
- 11/9/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Deadline has confirmed that The Lego Batman Movie director Chris McKay has been set to direct a live-action feature take on the 1960s Hanna-Barbera animated series Jonny Quest for Warner Bros.
Created by Doug Wildey, the series followed a young boy on global adventures with his scientist father, adopted brother Hadji, and their bodyguard Race Bannon. Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich of Rideback are producing with Prime Universe’s Adrian Askarieh. Daniel Alter will serve as Ep. Robert Rodriguez was previously attached to the project with screenplay drafts by Terry Rossio and Dan Mazeau.
McKay was also an editor on The Lego Movie, and a producer on The Lego Ninjago Movie, and he’s set to produce Warner’s Wile E. Coyote Movie.
Created by Doug Wildey, the series followed a young boy on global adventures with his scientist father, adopted brother Hadji, and their bodyguard Race Bannon. Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich of Rideback are producing with Prime Universe’s Adrian Askarieh. Daniel Alter will serve as Ep. Robert Rodriguez was previously attached to the project with screenplay drafts by Terry Rossio and Dan Mazeau.
McKay was also an editor on The Lego Movie, and a producer on The Lego Ninjago Movie, and he’s set to produce Warner’s Wile E. Coyote Movie.
- 11/8/2018
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Lego Batman Movie” director Chris McKay will direct “Jonny Quest” for Warner Bros., individuals with knowledge of the project exclusively tell TheWrap.
Rideback’s Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich along with Adrian Askarieh of Prime Universe are producing the action-adventure movie. Daniel Alter will executive produce.
The film will be based on the popular Hanna-Barbera primetime animated series created by Doug Wildey in the mid-1960s. The story centers on the adventurous boy hero Jonny Quest who travels with his scientist father, his adopted brother Hadji, and their former secret agent bodyguard, Race Bannon, around the world to solve world-threatening mysteries. An individual with knowledge with of the project also tells TheWrap that a major movie star is being eyed to play Race Bannon.
Also Read: Chris McKay in Talks to Direct Batman Spinoff 'Nightwing' for Warner Bros
Jonny Quest has been one of last remaining biggest...
Rideback’s Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich along with Adrian Askarieh of Prime Universe are producing the action-adventure movie. Daniel Alter will executive produce.
The film will be based on the popular Hanna-Barbera primetime animated series created by Doug Wildey in the mid-1960s. The story centers on the adventurous boy hero Jonny Quest who travels with his scientist father, his adopted brother Hadji, and their former secret agent bodyguard, Race Bannon, around the world to solve world-threatening mysteries. An individual with knowledge with of the project also tells TheWrap that a major movie star is being eyed to play Race Bannon.
Also Read: Chris McKay in Talks to Direct Batman Spinoff 'Nightwing' for Warner Bros
Jonny Quest has been one of last remaining biggest...
- 11/8/2018
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Spencer & Locke, the comic that mixes Calvin & Hobbes with the noir attitude of Sin City, is returning for a second series later this year, and things are going to get even darker.
The first series, a success when it launched in early 2017, has been optioned for movie development by Hitman producer Adrian Askarieh and was nominated for multiple awards, including five nominations for this year’s Ringo Awards. Now, the follow-up promises to push the mythology of the property further.
“We’ve told fans from the beginning that there was a much larger universe for Spencer & Locke to explore — and ...
The first series, a success when it launched in early 2017, has been optioned for movie development by Hitman producer Adrian Askarieh and was nominated for multiple awards, including five nominations for this year’s Ringo Awards. Now, the follow-up promises to push the mythology of the property further.
“We’ve told fans from the beginning that there was a much larger universe for Spencer & Locke to explore — and ...
- 7/12/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Spencer & Locke, the comic that mixes Calvin & Hobbes with the noir attitude of Sin City, is returning for a second series later this year, and things are going to get even darker.
The first series, a success when it launched in early 2017, has been optioned for movie development by Hitman producer Adrian Askarieh and was nominated for multiple awards, including five nominations for this year’s Ringo Awards. Now, the follow-up promises to push the mythology of the property further.
“We’ve told fans from the beginning that there was a much larger universe for Spencer & Locke to explore — and ...
The first series, a success when it launched in early 2017, has been optioned for movie development by Hitman producer Adrian Askarieh and was nominated for multiple awards, including five nominations for this year’s Ringo Awards. Now, the follow-up promises to push the mythology of the property further.
“We’ve told fans from the beginning that there was a much larger universe for Spencer & Locke to explore — and ...
- 7/12/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Studio 8 has secured the movie rights to “Prophet,” based on the Image Comics character from “Deadpool” creator Rob Liefeld.
Studio 8 plans to build a franchise around the title character, John Prophet, a DNA-enhanced super-soldier placed into a cryogenic freeze for a future mission only to awaken in the wrong time — which is the present — searching for a mission that does not exist. He’s a ruthless berserker who must find his humanity.
Liefeld, Adrian Askarieh, and Brooklyn Weaver will produce. Liefeld created John Prophet in another comic, “Youngblood,” which led to the launch of the Prophet series in 1993. Liefeld has created over 150 characters, including Marvel’s Deadpool, Cable, Domino, and the X-Force.
John Hyde and Terissa Kelton will also be involved in the project. John Graham and Guy Danella are overseeing for Studio 8.
Studio 8 is funded in partnership with the Chinese investment management firm Fosun Group and with Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Studio 8 plans to build a franchise around the title character, John Prophet, a DNA-enhanced super-soldier placed into a cryogenic freeze for a future mission only to awaken in the wrong time — which is the present — searching for a mission that does not exist. He’s a ruthless berserker who must find his humanity.
Liefeld, Adrian Askarieh, and Brooklyn Weaver will produce. Liefeld created John Prophet in another comic, “Youngblood,” which led to the launch of the Prophet series in 1993. Liefeld has created over 150 characters, including Marvel’s Deadpool, Cable, Domino, and the X-Force.
John Hyde and Terissa Kelton will also be involved in the project. John Graham and Guy Danella are overseeing for Studio 8.
Studio 8 is funded in partnership with the Chinese investment management firm Fosun Group and with Sony Pictures Entertainment.
- 7/11/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Studio 8 has secured the rights to Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld’s Image Comics character, Prophet.
Studio 8 plans to build a franchise around title character, John Prophet, a DNA enhanced super-soldier placed into a cryogenic freeze for a future mission only to awaken in the wrong time (current time) searching for a mission that does not exist. Pitched as very much the anti-Captain America across the board. He’s a ruthless berserker that must find his humanity.
Liefeld, Adrian Askarieh and Brooklyn Weaver will produce.
Prophet exploded out of the pages of another Liefeld best seller, Youngblood, catching fire with fans, John Prophet was awarded his own popular showcase, launching a series of his own in 1993! Prophet achieved critical acclaim as well as crossing over for an historic team up with Liefeld’s popular Marvel creation, Cable in a definitive storyline.
Known for his irreverent and edgy style, Liefeld is...
Studio 8 plans to build a franchise around title character, John Prophet, a DNA enhanced super-soldier placed into a cryogenic freeze for a future mission only to awaken in the wrong time (current time) searching for a mission that does not exist. Pitched as very much the anti-Captain America across the board. He’s a ruthless berserker that must find his humanity.
Liefeld, Adrian Askarieh and Brooklyn Weaver will produce.
Prophet exploded out of the pages of another Liefeld best seller, Youngblood, catching fire with fans, John Prophet was awarded his own popular showcase, launching a series of his own in 1993! Prophet achieved critical acclaim as well as crossing over for an historic team up with Liefeld’s popular Marvel creation, Cable in a definitive storyline.
Known for his irreverent and edgy style, Liefeld is...
- 7/11/2018
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
In a mid-six against seven-figure rights deal, Studio 8 has made a deal to build a movie around Prophet, the Image Comics character hatched by Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld. The aim is to build a franchise around John Prophet, a DNA enhanced super-soldier placed into a cryogenic freeze for a future mission only to awaken prematurely in the present, searching for a mission that does not exist. The ruthless berserker must find his humanity.
Liefeld will produce with Adrian Askarieh (Hitman) and Brooklyn Weaver (Out of the Furnace).
Prophet originated in Leifeld’s Youngblood, and grew into a series of his own in 1993. He cross pollinated with another Liefeld creation, Cable, who was just played by Josh Brolin in Deadpool 2 and who will be part of Fox’s X-Force franchise launch that Drew Goddard is writing to direct. It’s all based on the comic characters created by Leifeld,...
Liefeld will produce with Adrian Askarieh (Hitman) and Brooklyn Weaver (Out of the Furnace).
Prophet originated in Leifeld’s Youngblood, and grew into a series of his own in 1993. He cross pollinated with another Liefeld creation, Cable, who was just played by Josh Brolin in Deadpool 2 and who will be part of Fox’s X-Force franchise launch that Drew Goddard is writing to direct. It’s all based on the comic characters created by Leifeld,...
- 7/11/2018
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Studio 8 has secured the rights to Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld’s Image Comics character, “Prophet,” the company announced Wednesday.
Studio 8 plans to build a franchise around title character, John Prophet, a DNA enhanced super-soldier placed into a cryogenic freeze for a future mission only to awaken in the wrong time (current time) searching for a mission that does not exist. Pitched as very much the anti-Captain America across the board. He’s a ruthless berserker that must find his humanity.
Liefeld, Adrian Askarieh and Brooklyn Weaver will produce.
Also Read: 'Deadpool' Creator Rob Liefeld's 'Extreme Universe' Comics in Works as Movie Franchise
“Prophet” exploded out of the pages of another Liefeld bestseller, “Youngblood,” catching fire with fans, John Prophet was awarded his own popular showcase, launching a series of his own in 1993. Prophet achieved critical acclaim as well as crossing over for a historic team up with Liefeld’s popular Marvel creation,...
Studio 8 plans to build a franchise around title character, John Prophet, a DNA enhanced super-soldier placed into a cryogenic freeze for a future mission only to awaken in the wrong time (current time) searching for a mission that does not exist. Pitched as very much the anti-Captain America across the board. He’s a ruthless berserker that must find his humanity.
Liefeld, Adrian Askarieh and Brooklyn Weaver will produce.
Also Read: 'Deadpool' Creator Rob Liefeld's 'Extreme Universe' Comics in Works as Movie Franchise
“Prophet” exploded out of the pages of another Liefeld bestseller, “Youngblood,” catching fire with fans, John Prophet was awarded his own popular showcase, launching a series of his own in 1993. Prophet achieved critical acclaim as well as crossing over for a historic team up with Liefeld’s popular Marvel creation,...
- 7/11/2018
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
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