The animation studio Film Roman announced today it has acquired an option to adapt “This Modern World by Tom Tomorrow,” the long-running, award-winning comic strip written and inked by Dan Perkins, as an episodic animated series.
The comic strip has been carried by publications across the country for more than 25 years, appearing in the New York Times, The New Yorker, Spin, Esquire, and more.
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“We are exceptionally pleased and excited to be working with Dan to adapt his fiercely insightful and hilarious strip for television or digital,” says Steve Waterman, CEO of Film Roman. “With its large and enthusiastic following, it’s a show that could work in a broadcast, cable or streaming environment, and we’re going to explore all of those options.”
The series will be executive produced by animator Phil Roman, founder of Film Roman,...
The comic strip has been carried by publications across the country for more than 25 years, appearing in the New York Times, The New Yorker, Spin, Esquire, and more.
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“We are exceptionally pleased and excited to be working with Dan to adapt his fiercely insightful and hilarious strip for television or digital,” says Steve Waterman, CEO of Film Roman. “With its large and enthusiastic following, it’s a show that could work in a broadcast, cable or streaming environment, and we’re going to explore all of those options.”
The series will be executive produced by animator Phil Roman, founder of Film Roman,...
- 10/11/2016
- by Vikram Murthi
- Indiewire
Ask me to name my favorite cartoon shows growing up. Suffice to say, nearly every one I have feelings for was in some way, shape, or form was touched by the amazing Will Meugniot. That’s pronounced Min-ee-Oh, just in case you missed the boat yesterday. What’s that? You missed our last installment? Shame on you! For the rest who didn’t though, we pick up where I left off, as I casually shifted our conversation towards Will’s amazing career in animation! Roll the tape…
Comicmix:: I’d be remiss if I didn’t start pelting you with questions on all the series you worked on that literally defined my childhood into early teens… Let’s start with my personal favorite…Exo Squad! Tell the fine ComicMixers out there what you did on the show.
Will Meugniot: Well, I’d been working on the first season of X-Men,...
Comicmix:: I’d be remiss if I didn’t start pelting you with questions on all the series you worked on that literally defined my childhood into early teens… Let’s start with my personal favorite…Exo Squad! Tell the fine ComicMixers out there what you did on the show.
Will Meugniot: Well, I’d been working on the first season of X-Men,...
- 11/13/2011
- by Marc Alan Fishman
- Comicmix.com
The Beverly Hills-based production company has opened the curtains on its first production, an adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical. Oscar-winning composer Ar Rahman is adapting the score and the director is be Deepa Mehta. Shooting is planned to begin in India in 2011. Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group will co-produce with an undisclosed Indian production partner. Arclight Films is handling international sales. Marquee Pictures has been set up to convert Broadway and West End musicals into movies. The company is headed by former Universal executive Jeff Segal; former Icm packaging agent and producer Steve Waterman (Alvin & The Chipmunks: [...]...
- 5/15/2010
- by TIM ADLER
- Deadline London
Cannes -- "Bombay Dreams," the stage musical produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber with music from Oscar-winner A.R. Rahman, is getting the big-screen treatment via Beverly Hills-based production company Marquee Pictures.
Deepa Mehta will direct the film, Marquee's first theatrical release, from a screenplay by "Monson Wedding" writer Sabrina Dhawan.
The musical hit the London stage in 2002 and ran for two years. In 2004, it was produced on Broadway, where it picked up three Tonys.
Marquee, established with an eye toward transferring stage musicals to film, is headed by former Universal executive Jeff Segal, former Icm agent and producer Steve Waterman, Arclight Films president Gary Hamilton and Azure Media Group chairman Steve Wilkinson. Jack Crosby, former chairman of the Sundance Film Institute, serves as Marquee chairman.
The "Bombay" film adaptation will be produced in association with Webber's Really Useful Group and also is expected to take on an Indian production partner.
Principal...
Deepa Mehta will direct the film, Marquee's first theatrical release, from a screenplay by "Monson Wedding" writer Sabrina Dhawan.
The musical hit the London stage in 2002 and ran for two years. In 2004, it was produced on Broadway, where it picked up three Tonys.
Marquee, established with an eye toward transferring stage musicals to film, is headed by former Universal executive Jeff Segal, former Icm agent and producer Steve Waterman, Arclight Films president Gary Hamilton and Azure Media Group chairman Steve Wilkinson. Jack Crosby, former chairman of the Sundance Film Institute, serves as Marquee chairman.
The "Bombay" film adaptation will be produced in association with Webber's Really Useful Group and also is expected to take on an Indian production partner.
Principal...
- 5/14/2010
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
By Wrap Staff
Magic Lantern Entertainment has secured $10 million to create up to 20 films over the next three to five years, beginning with "Bad Kitty," an animated comedy/adventure based on the feline character Heathcliff.
The funding comes from Austin, Texas-based TF2 Ventures via its Innovation Entertainment label. Magic Lantern Entertainment President Jeff Segal and Jamison Stewart of TF2 Ventures announced the development deal Friday.
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Magic Lantern Entertainment has secured $10 million to create up to 20 films over the next three to five years, beginning with "Bad Kitty," an animated comedy/adventure based on the feline character Heathcliff.
The funding comes from Austin, Texas-based TF2 Ventures via its Innovation Entertainment label. Magic Lantern Entertainment President Jeff Segal and Jamison Stewart of TF2 Ventures announced the development deal Friday.
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- 11/6/2009
- by Josh Dickey
- The Wrap
Even though George Gately’s “Heathcliff” comic strip beat Jim Davis’ “Garfield” to the comics page by nearly five years, the scoundrel never caught on quite as well as that other fat orange cat. However, if rights holders FitzRoy Media and partners Magic Lantern Entertainment have their way, Heathcliff could soon catch up on his appearances in animation and live-action film.
FitzRoy and Magic Lantern have partnered to produce all kinds of Heathcliff material, but their mission seems focused on reintroducing the property through animation before releasing a live-action followup film starring computer generated characters in the vein of “Garfield: The Movie.”
“He’s not your typical cuddly kitty cat. He’s a really cynical, wisecracking character who has a contemporary perspective we could do a lot with,” Magic Lantern president Jeff Segal told Variety regarding Heathcliff’s multimedia potential.
A potential animated feature would mark the first time “Heathcliff...
FitzRoy and Magic Lantern have partnered to produce all kinds of Heathcliff material, but their mission seems focused on reintroducing the property through animation before releasing a live-action followup film starring computer generated characters in the vein of “Garfield: The Movie.”
“He’s not your typical cuddly kitty cat. He’s a really cynical, wisecracking character who has a contemporary perspective we could do a lot with,” Magic Lantern president Jeff Segal told Variety regarding Heathcliff’s multimedia potential.
A potential animated feature would mark the first time “Heathcliff...
- 6/3/2009
- by Caleb Goellner
- MTV Splash Page
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