Exclusive: Israeli filmmaker Rotem Shamir is set to direct Savior, an action thriller script by Todd Komarnicki that will be financed by Oakhurst Entertainment and Capstone Group. Shamir directed the second season of the acclaimed Israeli espionage series, and is co-creator and writer of the Indian TV series Hostages, for Disney+ Hotstar. He’s also co-creator and director of the Israeli drama Line In The Sand and most recently set the 8-part thriller Diamonds with Netflix and Belgium’s Vrt. Now he’s stepping up to features.
Savior centers on Vincent Will, a cold-blooded killer and mercenary working for a secret organization called the twelve disciples. Their master plan is to trigger a world war through what appears to be a string of individual terror acts. None of the mercenaries know anything but their own mission. Komarnicki’s credits include Sully and The Professor and the Madman.
Oakhurst Entertainment’s...
Savior centers on Vincent Will, a cold-blooded killer and mercenary working for a secret organization called the twelve disciples. Their master plan is to trigger a world war through what appears to be a string of individual terror acts. None of the mercenaries know anything but their own mission. Komarnicki’s credits include Sully and The Professor and the Madman.
Oakhurst Entertainment’s...
- 4/28/2021
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: A biographical series about President Richard Nixon is in the works for television. Lightbridge Entertainment has teamed with Oscar-winning writer Ron Bass (Rain Man) to adapt Evan Thomas’ New York Times bestselling biography Being Nixon: A Man Divided as a six-hour narrative limited series. Bass will pen the adaptation and serve as an Executive Producer on the series alongside Lightbridge Entertainment founder and CEO Terry Botwick.
Voted and named one of the top 10 nonfiction books of 2015, Being Nixon covers Nixon’s entire life. It is described as a portrait of an incredibly fascinating and consequential man who remains one of America’s most studied presidents, a brilliant, relentless foreign policy strategist and political savant whose career in American politics spanned nearly five decades and whose legacy forever bears the stains of Watergate.
The project is particularly timely given the impeachment inquiry and current scandals surrounding President Donald Trump, who...
Voted and named one of the top 10 nonfiction books of 2015, Being Nixon covers Nixon’s entire life. It is described as a portrait of an incredibly fascinating and consequential man who remains one of America’s most studied presidents, a brilliant, relentless foreign policy strategist and political savant whose career in American politics spanned nearly five decades and whose legacy forever bears the stains of Watergate.
The project is particularly timely given the impeachment inquiry and current scandals surrounding President Donald Trump, who...
- 10/24/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Finance and production company Oakhurst Entertainment has secured the rights to Savior, a feature spec from Todd Komarnicki, the screenwriter behind Warner Bros’ Clint Eastwood-directed and Tom Hanks starring biopic, Sully. Oakhurst will produce the project with Lightbridge Entertainment’s Terry Botwick and Komarnicki under his Guy Walks Into a Bar label. Geyer Kosinski will serve as executive producer.
Savior is described as a high-octane thriller in the likes of the Bourne films and 3 Days of the Condor. It centers on Vincent Will, a cold-blooded killer and mercenary working for a secret organization called, “the twelve disciples.” Their master plan is to trigger a world war through what appears to be a string of individual terror acts. None of the mercenaries know anything but their own miss.
The producers have the film on a fast track out to talent.
Komarnicki also wrote the script to...
Savior is described as a high-octane thriller in the likes of the Bourne films and 3 Days of the Condor. It centers on Vincent Will, a cold-blooded killer and mercenary working for a secret organization called, “the twelve disciples.” Their master plan is to trigger a world war through what appears to be a string of individual terror acts. None of the mercenaries know anything but their own miss.
The producers have the film on a fast track out to talent.
Komarnicki also wrote the script to...
- 9/25/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Ana de Armas (Blade Runner 2049) and Demián Bichir (The Hateful Eight) are set to star in drama-thriller Jsa, screenwriter David Franzoni’s (Gladiator) reworking of hit Korean film Joint Security Area, which was directed by Park Chan-wook (Oldboy).
Franzoni has scripted and will direct the feature about the love affair between a U.S. Marine and a female Spanish infantry lawyer (De Armas) who is sent by The Hague to investigate a shoot-out between Marines and Mexican special forces.
Producers are Terry Botwick, Paul Yi, Marcus Englefield, and George Lee. Saboteur Media’s Nick Quested, David Kennedy and Mark Lindsay are executive producers.
Saboteur/Goldcrest will launch sales at the Efm. Pic is scheduled to go into pre-production this coming fall.
Lindsay stated, “We are thrilled to be working with such a talented writer-director as David Franzoni on what we believe will be a must have project for buyers. This...
Franzoni has scripted and will direct the feature about the love affair between a U.S. Marine and a female Spanish infantry lawyer (De Armas) who is sent by The Hague to investigate a shoot-out between Marines and Mexican special forces.
Producers are Terry Botwick, Paul Yi, Marcus Englefield, and George Lee. Saboteur Media’s Nick Quested, David Kennedy and Mark Lindsay are executive producers.
Saboteur/Goldcrest will launch sales at the Efm. Pic is scheduled to go into pre-production this coming fall.
Lindsay stated, “We are thrilled to be working with such a talented writer-director as David Franzoni on what we believe will be a must have project for buyers. This...
- 1/30/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Park Chan-wook adaptation to commence pre-production in autumn.
Saboteur / Goldcrest will commence international sales at the Efm next week on border thriller J.S.A., an adaptation of South Korea master Park Chan-wook’s Joint Security Area to star Ana de Armas and Demián Bichir.
David Franzoni adapted the screenplay, which relocates the action from the Dmz between North and South Korea to the Us-Mexico border and has romantic undertones.
When a shoot-out between Us Marines and Mexican Special Forces further ignites tensions on the Us-Mexico border, the Mexican government dispatches an equal number of its elite Special Forces to...
Saboteur / Goldcrest will commence international sales at the Efm next week on border thriller J.S.A., an adaptation of South Korea master Park Chan-wook’s Joint Security Area to star Ana de Armas and Demián Bichir.
David Franzoni adapted the screenplay, which relocates the action from the Dmz between North and South Korea to the Us-Mexico border and has romantic undertones.
When a shoot-out between Us Marines and Mexican Special Forces further ignites tensions on the Us-Mexico border, the Mexican government dispatches an equal number of its elite Special Forces to...
- 1/30/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Paramount Pictures is giving moviegoers an opportunity to experience the upcoming film Captive before its theatrical release with special “Captive: Night Of Purpose” events.
These one-night-only events tell the inspiring real-life story of Ashley Smith and convicted criminal Brian Nichols and will take place on Thursday, September 17th starting at 7:00 p.m. at participating theaters across the U.S.
“Captive: Night Of Purpose” will feature advance screenings of the film, followed by exclusive content and conversations moderated by Gayle King with the film’s stars David Oyelowo and Kate Mara, producer Terry Botwick and Brian Nichols’ mother, Claritha Nichols.
For more information, to purchase tickets, and for a list of participating theaters, visit http://captivemovieresources.com/nightofpurpose
Captive, based on a miraculous true story that drew the attention of the entire nation, is the dramatic, thrilling, and spiritual journey of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols. After being...
These one-night-only events tell the inspiring real-life story of Ashley Smith and convicted criminal Brian Nichols and will take place on Thursday, September 17th starting at 7:00 p.m. at participating theaters across the U.S.
“Captive: Night Of Purpose” will feature advance screenings of the film, followed by exclusive content and conversations moderated by Gayle King with the film’s stars David Oyelowo and Kate Mara, producer Terry Botwick and Brian Nichols’ mother, Claritha Nichols.
For more information, to purchase tickets, and for a list of participating theaters, visit http://captivemovieresources.com/nightofpurpose
Captive, based on a miraculous true story that drew the attention of the entire nation, is the dramatic, thrilling, and spiritual journey of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols. After being...
- 9/11/2015
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
David Oyelowo and Kate Mara are co-starring in “Captive,” which will be distributed by Paramount Pictures. The studio made the announcement Tuesday, also stating that the film will come to theaters Sept. 18 of this year. “Captive” is directed by filmmaking vet Jerry Jameson and is based on the book “Unlikely Angel: The Untold Story of the Atlanta Hostage Hero” by Ashley Smith with Stacy Mattingly. The book was adapted to screen by Brian Bird. The film also stars Michael K. Wiliams, Jessica Oyelowo, Mimi Rogers and Leonor Varela. The film is also produced by David Oyelowo as well as Terry Botwick, Jameson, Ken Wales, and Bn Films’ Alex Garcia, [ Read More ]
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- 3/17/2015
- by monique
- ShockYa
Jerry Jameson’s adaptation stars David Oyelowo and Kate Mara.
Paramount Pictures has acquired worldwide distribution rights to Captive.
Directed by Jerry Jameson, the film stars David Oyelowo and Kate Mara and is based on the book Unlikely Angel: The Untold Story of the Atlantic Hostage Hero by Ashley Smith with Stacy Mattingly. Brian Bird wrote the screenplay.
The studio will release the film on Sept 18, 2015.
Captive was produced by Terry Botwick, Jerry Jameson, David Oyelowo and Ken Wales in addition to Bn Films’ Alex Garcia, Lucas Akoskin and Katrina Wolfe. It was executive produced by Santiago Garcia Galvan, Bn’s Jonathan Gray, Elliott Lester, Ralph Winter and Bird.
Oyelowo commented: “I was drawn to this story because it beautifully illustrates how a broken spirit can be healed by an unexpected source of hope. I feel blessed to be continuing my very fruitful relationship with Paramount.”
Captive tells the true story of Ashley Smith, a single...
Paramount Pictures has acquired worldwide distribution rights to Captive.
Directed by Jerry Jameson, the film stars David Oyelowo and Kate Mara and is based on the book Unlikely Angel: The Untold Story of the Atlantic Hostage Hero by Ashley Smith with Stacy Mattingly. Brian Bird wrote the screenplay.
The studio will release the film on Sept 18, 2015.
Captive was produced by Terry Botwick, Jerry Jameson, David Oyelowo and Ken Wales in addition to Bn Films’ Alex Garcia, Lucas Akoskin and Katrina Wolfe. It was executive produced by Santiago Garcia Galvan, Bn’s Jonathan Gray, Elliott Lester, Ralph Winter and Bird.
Oyelowo commented: “I was drawn to this story because it beautifully illustrates how a broken spirit can be healed by an unexpected source of hope. I feel blessed to be continuing my very fruitful relationship with Paramount.”
Captive tells the true story of Ashley Smith, a single...
- 3/16/2015
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
Paramount Pictures announced today that it has secured the worldwide distribution rights to Captive, starring David Oyelowo (“Selma”) and Kate Mara (“Fantastic Four,” “House of Cards”).
The studio will release the film on September 18, 2015.
Directed by veteran filmmaker Jerry Jameson, the film is based on the book Unlikely Angel: The Untold Story of the Atlanta Hostage Hero by Ashley Smith with Stacy Mattingly. The film’s screenplay is by Brian Bird.
David Oyelowo said,”I was drawn to this story because it beautifully illustrates how a broken spirit can be healed by an unexpected source of hope. I feel blessed to be continuing my very fruitful relationship with Paramount.”
Also starring Michael K Williams, Mimi Rogers, Jessica Oyelowo and Leonor Varela, the film was produced by Terry Botwick, Jerry Jameson, David Oyelowo and Ken Wales in addition to Bn Films’ Alex Garcia, Lucas Akoskin and Katrina Wolfe. The executive producers are Santiago Garcia Galvan,...
The studio will release the film on September 18, 2015.
Directed by veteran filmmaker Jerry Jameson, the film is based on the book Unlikely Angel: The Untold Story of the Atlanta Hostage Hero by Ashley Smith with Stacy Mattingly. The film’s screenplay is by Brian Bird.
David Oyelowo said,”I was drawn to this story because it beautifully illustrates how a broken spirit can be healed by an unexpected source of hope. I feel blessed to be continuing my very fruitful relationship with Paramount.”
Also starring Michael K Williams, Mimi Rogers, Jessica Oyelowo and Leonor Varela, the film was produced by Terry Botwick, Jerry Jameson, David Oyelowo and Ken Wales in addition to Bn Films’ Alex Garcia, Lucas Akoskin and Katrina Wolfe. The executive producers are Santiago Garcia Galvan,...
- 3/16/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
David Oyelowo ("The Help") and Kate Mara ("House of Cards") are set to star in Jerry Jameson's true-story thriller "Captive" at Bn Films.
The story follows Brian Nichols (Oyelowo), a man who broke out of an Atlanta courthouse jail in 2005 and shot dead the judge assigned to his case as well as a court reporter, sheriff’s deputy and FBI officer.
Eluding a statewide manhunt, Nichols takes Ashley Smith (Mara), a single mother struggling with meth addiction, hostage in her own apartment.
Over the course of her ordeal, Smith used a book she had been given, Rick Warren's "The Purpose Driven Life," to reason with her captor. Leonor Varela and Mimi Rogers also star.
Brian Bird and Reinhard Denke penned the script based on Ashley Smith’s best-selling book "An Unlikely Angel".
Alex Garcia, Lucas Akoskin, Terry Botwick, Oyelowo and Ken Wales will produce. Filming will begin later this month.
The story follows Brian Nichols (Oyelowo), a man who broke out of an Atlanta courthouse jail in 2005 and shot dead the judge assigned to his case as well as a court reporter, sheriff’s deputy and FBI officer.
Eluding a statewide manhunt, Nichols takes Ashley Smith (Mara), a single mother struggling with meth addiction, hostage in her own apartment.
Over the course of her ordeal, Smith used a book she had been given, Rick Warren's "The Purpose Driven Life," to reason with her captor. Leonor Varela and Mimi Rogers also star.
Brian Bird and Reinhard Denke penned the script based on Ashley Smith’s best-selling book "An Unlikely Angel".
Alex Garcia, Lucas Akoskin, Terry Botwick, Oyelowo and Ken Wales will produce. Filming will begin later this month.
- 10/16/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
David Franzoni, a producer and screenwriter on "Gladiator," has penned the screenplay for the ancient Roman epic "Constantine" at 1019 Entertainment.
The story deals with the complicated power struggle between rival claimants to the empire after the death of the Emperor Galerius in 311 A.D.
Under the reign of Constantine the Great, Rome's capital was moved to the newly named Constantinople (formerly Byzantium) as he attempted to unite his empire through the spread of Christian doctrine.
Ralph Winter, Terry Botwick and Mike Piazza will produce.
Source: Variety...
The story deals with the complicated power struggle between rival claimants to the empire after the death of the Emperor Galerius in 311 A.D.
Under the reign of Constantine the Great, Rome's capital was moved to the newly named Constantinople (formerly Byzantium) as he attempted to unite his empire through the spread of Christian doctrine.
Ralph Winter, Terry Botwick and Mike Piazza will produce.
Source: Variety...
- 2/20/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Not a new movie involving the DC Comics warlock (although that may be happening elsewhere, sort of), the Constantine now in development at 1019 Entertainment is an old-school Roman epic. Constantine I was the founder of the Byzantine empire and the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity. His immense life has caught the imagination of screenwriter David Franzoni (Gladiator, King Arthur), with Ralph Winter (X-Men), Terry Botwick (TV's Zorro), and ex-baseball star Mike Piazza producing.Ex-baseball star? Yes, you read that right. While he has no obvious history in film (aside form appearing as himself), former Major League hero Piazza appears to be one of the prime movers and shakers behind this project. "I've always been interested in the Roman Empire," he says, "and this peaked when I visited Rome. The spread of Christianity during Constantine's reign struck me as a huge turning point in human history and I think...
- 2/20/2013
- EmpireOnline
As we all know, genre TV shows are hot right now, and TNT is jumping into the fray by developing "Frankenstein", a new series from Lionsgate Television and 1019 Entertainment based on the five Frankenstein novels by horror author Dean Koontz.
Per Deadline, feature writer James V. Hart (Dracula, Hook) and his son, Jake Hart, will write the project, a modern-day reworking of the classic Frankenstein mythology. It is set in present-day New Orleans and follows Victor Helios (Frankenstein) and his creation 200 years after they thought they killed each other in a battle in the Arctic. The creature has survived, and Victor has used science to keep himself alive – and they’re now in the same city unbeknownst to each other. Victor has engineered a new race of bizarre beings who answer to him, and when the creature learns that Victor is alive, an epic war ensues built on 200 years of pent-up rage,...
Per Deadline, feature writer James V. Hart (Dracula, Hook) and his son, Jake Hart, will write the project, a modern-day reworking of the classic Frankenstein mythology. It is set in present-day New Orleans and follows Victor Helios (Frankenstein) and his creation 200 years after they thought they killed each other in a battle in the Arctic. The creature has survived, and Victor has used science to keep himself alive – and they’re now in the same city unbeknownst to each other. Victor has engineered a new race of bizarre beings who answer to him, and when the creature learns that Victor is alive, an epic war ensues built on 200 years of pent-up rage,...
- 10/17/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Exclusive: TNT has put in development Frankenstein, a drama series from Lionsgate Television and 1019 Entertainment based on the five Frankenstein novels by Dean Koontz, which have sold more than 20 million copies. Feature writer James V. Hart (Dracula, Hook) and his son Jake Hart will write the project, a modern-day reworking of the classic Frankenstein mythology. It is set in present-day New Orleans and follows Victor Helios (Frankenstein) and his creation 200 years after they thought they killed each other in a battle in the Arctic. The creature has survived and Victor has used science to keep himself alive — and they’re now in the same city unbeknownst to each other. Victor has engineered a new race of bizarre beings who answer to him, and when the creature learns that Victor is alive, an epic war ensues built on 200 years of pent-up rage, with New Orleans caught in the middle. James Hart will executive produce alongside Koontz,...
- 10/17/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Chicago – Any film that adds to the climate debate by bringing in a fresh and intelligent voice is certainly worth one’s time. From that perspective, “Cool It” is a documentary of considerable value, though it’s less rewarding than one might hope. Though it aims to be the cinematic rebuttal to “An Inconvenient Truth,” it falls far short, in part because the film simply isn’t as well-crafted or effective as Davis Guggenheim’s 2006 Oscar-winner.
“Truth” served its purpose as a call to alarm, jettisoning the undeniable yet controversial issue of global warming into the public consciousness. As author of “The Skeptical Environmentalist,” Bjørn Lomborg is determined to debunk the scare-tactics and misinformation that he feels ran rampant throughout “Truth.” Yet with its reputation-cleansing montages and self-serving analysis, “Cool It” is every bit as much a manipulative work of propaganda as Guggenheim’s film, lionizing Lomborg in much the...
“Truth” served its purpose as a call to alarm, jettisoning the undeniable yet controversial issue of global warming into the public consciousness. As author of “The Skeptical Environmentalist,” Bjørn Lomborg is determined to debunk the scare-tactics and misinformation that he feels ran rampant throughout “Truth.” Yet with its reputation-cleansing montages and self-serving analysis, “Cool It” is every bit as much a manipulative work of propaganda as Guggenheim’s film, lionizing Lomborg in much the...
- 3/30/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Chicago – The subject of global warming is not going away, both from an environmental standpoint and as a debate. The argument that crystallized with Al Gore’s “An Inconvenient Truth” has effected politics, science and the thoughts of all world citizens. Academic Bjorn Lomborg contributes his point of view in the new documentary, “Cool It.”
Lomborg is a controversial figure in this debate. His book, “The Skeptical Environmentalist,” was a screed that contended that while global warming and climate change are a threat, it is neither the sky-is-falling rationalization on the Al Gore side, nor deserves the blithe dismissal of climate change deniers. Lomborg wants to approach the problem through a different lens, one he asserts is more centrist.
Surveyor: Bjorn Lomborg in ‘Cool It’
Photo Credit: 1019 Entertainment
Given this approach, Lomborg has received more than his fair share of detractors. He makes this film to reach more people regarding his assertions,...
Lomborg is a controversial figure in this debate. His book, “The Skeptical Environmentalist,” was a screed that contended that while global warming and climate change are a threat, it is neither the sky-is-falling rationalization on the Al Gore side, nor deserves the blithe dismissal of climate change deniers. Lomborg wants to approach the problem through a different lens, one he asserts is more centrist.
Surveyor: Bjorn Lomborg in ‘Cool It’
Photo Credit: 1019 Entertainment
Given this approach, Lomborg has received more than his fair share of detractors. He makes this film to reach more people regarding his assertions,...
- 11/13/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Director: Ondi Timoner Writers: Bjørn Lomborg (book), Terry Botwick, Sarah Gibson, Ondi Timoner Starring: Bjørn Lomborg Ondi Timoner's documentary Cool It follows Danish author and scholar Bjørn Lomborg (The Environmental Skeptic; Cool It: The Skeptical Environmentalist’s Guide To Global Warming), a gadfly to many environmentalists, who contends that though global warming does exist, our environmental situation is far less grave than the fear propaganda of "alarmists" such as Al Gore lead us to believe. Lomborg refutes four of the scariest “facts” presented by Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth while also criticizing the all-talk and no-action of international conferences (such as the 1997 Kyoto Protocol and the 2009 Copenhagen Summit) which proposed outlandish actions (such as Cap and Trade and Carbon Taxing) that would cost billions and have very little positive change. Cool It ponders whether the current budgets allocated towards climate change, global poverty, clean drinking water, education and...
- 11/12/2010
- by Don Simpson
- SmellsLikeScreenSpirit
Brace yourselves. Another Twilight-esque book series (albeit focusing on werewolves and without the sparkly vamps) has just been snatched up for adaptation for the big screen.
Per Variety Ralph Winter (X-Men) and Terry Botwick have acquired rights to Bree Despain's three-book young adult series through their 1019 Entertainment banner. Whitney Thomas, an exec at 1019, will also produce.
The Dark Divine, the first installment in the trilogy, was published last December by Egmont USA and centers on a 16-year-old pastor's daughter who falls in love with a boy who reveals he's a werewolf. The second title, The Lost Saint, is scheduled to be released on December 28 while the third (still untitled) is headed for publication in late 2011.
"The project has strong romantic appeal to the young Twilight audience," Winter and Botwick said. "Bree Despain is a talented voice with a loyal following."
Look for more as it comes.
- Uncle Creepy
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Per Variety Ralph Winter (X-Men) and Terry Botwick have acquired rights to Bree Despain's three-book young adult series through their 1019 Entertainment banner. Whitney Thomas, an exec at 1019, will also produce.
The Dark Divine, the first installment in the trilogy, was published last December by Egmont USA and centers on a 16-year-old pastor's daughter who falls in love with a boy who reveals he's a werewolf. The second title, The Lost Saint, is scheduled to be released on December 28 while the third (still untitled) is headed for publication in late 2011.
"The project has strong romantic appeal to the young Twilight audience," Winter and Botwick said. "Bree Despain is a talented voice with a loyal following."
Look for more as it comes.
- Uncle Creepy
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- 9/24/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Happy to hear the Twilight franchise is almost over? Get ready for a new cheesy trilogy. Ralph Winter (X-Men) and Terry Botwick are turning to The Dark Divide, acquiring rights through their 1019 Entertainment banner to Bree Despain's three-book young adult series. First tome, titled "The Dark Divine" and published last December by Egmont USA, centers on a 16-year-old pastor's daughter who falls in love with a boy who reveals he's a werewolf. Second title, "The Lost Saint," is scheduled to be released on Dec. 28; the third, untitled book is skedded for publication in late 2011. The deal comes seven months after Winter and Botwick snagged feature rights to Dean Koontz's "Frankenstein," his bestselling tale of a socially prominent and successful businessman and his superhuman original creation in modern-day New Orleans. "The project has strong romantic appeal to the young 'Twilight' audience," Winter and Botwick said.
- 9/24/2010
- bloody-disgusting.com
Ralph Winter ("X-Men") and Terry Botwick have acquired film rights to Bree Despain's three-book young adult series and are planning a feature film to produce through their 1019 Entertainment banner reports Variety.
The first novel, "The Dark Divine", centers on a 16-year-old pastor's daughter who falls in love with a boy who reveals he's a werewolf. The second novel, "The Lost Saint", will be released at the end of the year.
Whitney Thomas will also produce. The company is developing at least two dozen projects including Paul Verhoeven's "The Surrogate" and Akiva Goldsman's "Man and Wire".
The first novel, "The Dark Divine", centers on a 16-year-old pastor's daughter who falls in love with a boy who reveals he's a werewolf. The second novel, "The Lost Saint", will be released at the end of the year.
Whitney Thomas will also produce. The company is developing at least two dozen projects including Paul Verhoeven's "The Surrogate" and Akiva Goldsman's "Man and Wire".
- 9/24/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Just when you thought Twilight 's influence on Hollywood was over, just when you believed there couldn't possibly be another spin on the adolescent formula where a young woman falls for a vampire (or werewolf), something new pops up. The latest soap opera in the Twilight vein to be picked up? "The Dark Divine," a three-part young adult series by Bree Despain. Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick - the team who announced they were going to faithfully bring "Dean Koontz's Frankenstein" to the screen - picked up the rights. The story concerns a teenage girls who falls in love with a werewolf. Winter and Botwick freely admit they're aiming for the Twilight crowd with this one. We'll see if it ever happens.
- 9/24/2010
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick have acquired feature rights to Dean Koontz's Trixie property via 1019 Entertainment. Apparently, they are developing the pooch story as a family comedy. Stephanie Fitch Groff will pen the screenplay about Koontz's golden retriever who is the subject of his "A Big Little Life" memoir. The dog is also "author" of "Bliss to You" as well as being the star of a children's series of picture books by Koontz which are illustrated by Janet Cleland. The first of these is "I, Trixie Who Is Dog." Winter and Botwick will produce with1019 executive Whitney Thomas.
- 7/14/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
In what should be either wonderful or frightening news for monster fans, Variety announced today that Dean Koontz’s Frankenstein novel series is set to be turned into a film franchise.
For those not familiar with the recent and still ongoing series, our Doctor Frankenstein is an affluent businessman in modern-day New Orleans who engineers a super-human creation called Deucalion. The novels track the story of two street-wise detectives who stumble across Deucalion during a murder investigation, and get drawn in to a strange world of “engineered” humans.
Especially in light of the recent Wolfman adaptation, it will be interesting to see how one of the classic monsters translates onto the screen in a modern setting. All we know is that we’re not tired of his story yet, and are eager to see where they go with this.
Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick are developing the potential franchise through their company,...
For those not familiar with the recent and still ongoing series, our Doctor Frankenstein is an affluent businessman in modern-day New Orleans who engineers a super-human creation called Deucalion. The novels track the story of two street-wise detectives who stumble across Deucalion during a murder investigation, and get drawn in to a strange world of “engineered” humans.
Especially in light of the recent Wolfman adaptation, it will be interesting to see how one of the classic monsters translates onto the screen in a modern setting. All we know is that we’re not tired of his story yet, and are eager to see where they go with this.
Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick are developing the potential franchise through their company,...
- 2/18/2010
- by Bryan
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
A new film featuring the bad doctor, based on a series of novels by the writer Dean R Koontz and relocating Frankenstein to New Orleans, has been announced
Frankenstein is to return to the big screen in a modern day update based on a series of novels by the writer Dean R Koontz, Variety reports. The new adaptation suggests that Mary Shelley's famous creation, known only as "the monster" in her 1831 novel, lives on in contemporary New Orleans.
Koontz has so far written a trilogy of tales, with a fourth novel, Lost Souls, to follow in June. In his version, Dr Victor Frankenstein, creator of the original monster, is also still alive and thriving as a successful businessman and society favourite, having used his macabre discoveries to dramatically extend his own life.
The film version will centre on two "street-smart" detectives who discover while investigating a murder that the...
Frankenstein is to return to the big screen in a modern day update based on a series of novels by the writer Dean R Koontz, Variety reports. The new adaptation suggests that Mary Shelley's famous creation, known only as "the monster" in her 1831 novel, lives on in contemporary New Orleans.
Koontz has so far written a trilogy of tales, with a fourth novel, Lost Souls, to follow in June. In his version, Dr Victor Frankenstein, creator of the original monster, is also still alive and thriving as a successful businessman and society favourite, having used his macabre discoveries to dramatically extend his own life.
The film version will centre on two "street-smart" detectives who discover while investigating a murder that the...
- 2/17/2010
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
Dean Koontz is one prolific man. Along with fellow novelist James Patterson, the guy probably knocks out a book or two ever year. Then again, that could just be because I see mass paperback versions of his books wherever I go. If the idea of turning Koontz’s modern-day “Frankenstein” tale into a movie sounds familiar, that’s because TV already gave it a try back in 2004 with a movie starring Vincent Perez as the titular monster (renamed Deucalion in the novels) and indie queen Parker Posey in a rare turn as the female lead in a genre film. Now producers Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick want to introduce the big lovable lug to movie audiences in the form of a franchise. Koontz’s version of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein finds Frank living an immortal life in modern-day New Orleans. Meanwhile, his equally immortal creator Victor Frankenstein, now going by Victor Helios,...
- 2/17/2010
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
A modern movie version of 'Frankenstein' is to be made. 'X-Men' producer Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick, who was previously president of Vanguard Films, are working on the project after acquiring the rights to Dean Koontz's 'Frankenstein'. Instead of the traditional setting for the horror character, the movie - which could be turned into a franchise - will be set in modern day New Orleans. Ralph and Terry told Variety: ''These books have enough twists and turns to keep the public coming back to the theatres for many years to come.'' So far three Frankenstein books have been published by Koontz - ..
- 2/17/2010
- Virgin Media - Movies
Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick have acquired the rights to Dean Koontz's "Frankenstein" through their 1019 Entertainment production company.The idea is to develop a franchise based on the 21st century version of Frankenstein in which the doctor and his super-human original creation Deucalion are in modern-day New Orleans. The story for the first film would center on a pair of New Orleans cops who encounter Deucalion while investigating a murder. This leads them to discover a group of synthetic humans.The first title in the Frankenstein series, "Prodigal Son," was published in 2005 by Bantam Books, followed by "City of Night" and "Dead and Alive." The fourth book, "Lost Souls," will be published June 22, with the fifth and sixth books...
- 2/17/2010
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Dean Koontz's "Frankenstein" series is getting a big-screen adaptation! There are three titles in the series, with a fourth one coming this Spring.
Variety is saying that Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick have acquired feature rights to the series.
A Wikipedia listing chronicles the series' evolution:
Dean Koontz's Frankenstein is the collective title of three novels co-written by Dean Koontz. Though technically of the mystery or thriller genres, the novels also feature the trappings of horror, fantasy, and science fiction.
The first trilogy has been published: Prodigal Son, co-written with Kevin J. Anderson, was published in 2004; City of Night, co-written with Ed Gorman, was published in 2005; and Dead and Alive, written without a co-writer, was released on July 28, 2009. (At the same time that the final novel's authorship was confirmed, having previously been slated as by Dean Koontz & Ed Gorman, Koontz's 'collaborators' on the earlier novels were retrospectively removed as co-authors,...
Variety is saying that Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick have acquired feature rights to the series.
A Wikipedia listing chronicles the series' evolution:
Dean Koontz's Frankenstein is the collective title of three novels co-written by Dean Koontz. Though technically of the mystery or thriller genres, the novels also feature the trappings of horror, fantasy, and science fiction.
The first trilogy has been published: Prodigal Son, co-written with Kevin J. Anderson, was published in 2004; City of Night, co-written with Ed Gorman, was published in 2005; and Dead and Alive, written without a co-writer, was released on July 28, 2009. (At the same time that the final novel's authorship was confirmed, having previously been slated as by Dean Koontz & Ed Gorman, Koontz's 'collaborators' on the earlier novels were retrospectively removed as co-authors,...
- 2/16/2010
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
When it comes to 19th century literary monsters, Bram Stoker's Dracula seems the bigger inspiration on modern Gothic tales thanks to the current vampire craze, but the creature from Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" is definitely the more relevant to the 21st century, as long as man continues pursuits towards human perfection.
Cashing in on this potential are "X-Men" franchise producer Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick ("Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie"), who are adapting Dean Koontz's ongoing series of "Frankenstein" novels, according to Variety. In the series, which continues this May with the release of a fourth book, Koontz updates and re-imagines Shelley's classic novel for present-day, New Orleans-set stories focused on two detectives working cases involving synthetic biological super-humans.
The intent is to turn the books into a film franchise beginning with an adaptation of the first book, "Prodigal Son." And in a way, this should also be considered a reboot,...
Cashing in on this potential are "X-Men" franchise producer Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick ("Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie"), who are adapting Dean Koontz's ongoing series of "Frankenstein" novels, according to Variety. In the series, which continues this May with the release of a fourth book, Koontz updates and re-imagines Shelley's classic novel for present-day, New Orleans-set stories focused on two detectives working cases involving synthetic biological super-humans.
The intent is to turn the books into a film franchise beginning with an adaptation of the first book, "Prodigal Son." And in a way, this should also be considered a reboot,...
- 2/16/2010
- by Christopher Campbell
- MTV Movies Blog
While President's Day probably reminded us of a world of real-life horrors, the entertainment community continued to release, produce, develop and distribute fictional ones that stand in for those fears. The weekend brought its own share of announcements, including the debut of a crossover cannibal-female revenge flick called Ms. Cannibal Holocaust. But it would appear that Monday manufactured news of monsters more recognizable – iconic even – that may soon be coming to the silver screen. Koontz' Piecemeal Approach to Bringing 'Stein to the Screen On Monday, Variety announced that producers Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick are working on the first installment of a proposed Frankenstein film...
- 2/16/2010
- FEARnet
Two diferent trade stories both involving the resurgance of two classic horror monsters.The first one is Dean Koontz's big screen version of his Frankenstein novels:Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick are developing a 21st century Frankenstein, acquiring feature rights to Dean Koontz's "Frankenstein" through their 1019 Entertainment banner. Project places the doctor -- a socially prominent and successful businessman -- and his super-human original creation Deucalion in modern-day New Orleans. Winter and Botwick are aiming to launch a franchise. "These books have enough twists and turns to keep the public coming back to the theaters for many years to come," the duo said. The story centers on a pair of street-smart detectives who encounter Deucalion while investigating a murder, leading them to a bizarre array of "engineered" humans. Three titles in Koontz's series have been published, with the fourth scheduled for release in June. "Frankenstein" will be produced...
- 2/16/2010
- LRMonline.com
One of the producers behind the X-men movies is set to resurrect Frankenstein in a movie based on Dean Koontz's modern-day re-telling of Mary Shelley's classic novel.
Ralph Winter, along with his producing partner Terry Botwick, has acquired the rights to Koontz's Frankenstein trilogy, with plans to bring the novelist's books to the big screen.
The story focuses on a doctor in present-day New Orleans, Louisiana and his super-human creation called Deucalion.
And the producers hope the first film will spawn a franchise based on the best-selling books, which will expand when a fourth installment hits stores this summer.
The producing duo tells Variety.com, "These books have enough twists and turns to keep the public coming back to the theatres for many years to come."...
Ralph Winter, along with his producing partner Terry Botwick, has acquired the rights to Koontz's Frankenstein trilogy, with plans to bring the novelist's books to the big screen.
The story focuses on a doctor in present-day New Orleans, Louisiana and his super-human creation called Deucalion.
And the producers hope the first film will spawn a franchise based on the best-selling books, which will expand when a fourth installment hits stores this summer.
The producing duo tells Variety.com, "These books have enough twists and turns to keep the public coming back to the theatres for many years to come."...
- 2/16/2010
- WENN
Producers Ralph Winter (the X-Men and Fantastic Four films) and Terry Botwick (some other stuff) are set to develop a modern day update of Frankenstein, based on the trilogy of novels by Dean Koontz. Three of the books have already been published, with three more to come. That’s set the producers up for a nice [...]...
- 2/16/2010
- by Jack
- Filmonic.com
The screen rights to Dean Koontz's Frankenstein series of novels have been sold to 1019 Entertainment, a production company owned by X-Men producer Ralph Winter and former Vanguard Films president Terry Botwick. 1019 envisions starting a new action-horror franchise with their newly acquired property, reports Variety.
The books are set in modern day New Orleans and gives a new spin on Mary Shelley's legendary creation, Frankenstein's Monster, and his creator. The monster is now known as Deucalion and Dr. Frankenstein is Victor Helios. Both are immortal. In the years following the creation of the Monster, Helios has continued his experiments in creating new forms of life, allowing him to play god and fulfill the doctor's psychological needs to be worshipped by his creations. Deucalion has tried to seek inner peace and find his own purpose for living. When two New Orleans police detectives discover the secret existence of Deucalion and Helios,...
The books are set in modern day New Orleans and gives a new spin on Mary Shelley's legendary creation, Frankenstein's Monster, and his creator. The monster is now known as Deucalion and Dr. Frankenstein is Victor Helios. Both are immortal. In the years following the creation of the Monster, Helios has continued his experiments in creating new forms of life, allowing him to play god and fulfill the doctor's psychological needs to be worshipped by his creations. Deucalion has tried to seek inner peace and find his own purpose for living. When two New Orleans police detectives discover the secret existence of Deucalion and Helios,...
- 2/16/2010
- by Patrick Sauriol
- Corona's Coming Attractions
With or without that galvanising jolt of electricity, Frankenstein's stitched-together creation never stays lifeless for long.
Never mind that Mary Shelley's original text, narrated by the scientist himself, omits details of the process that animated the monster and never mentions electricity.
There have been innumerable adaptations of the horror classic and, in the latest, Variety reports that producers Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick are developing a film based on Dean Koontz's novel Frankenstein, through their company 1019 Entertainment.
The novel reimagines the doctor as a prominent businessman in New Orleans, with a superhuman creation called Deucalion, a name taken from a figure in Greek mythology who is the son of Prometheus, the Titan who stole fire from the gods and gave it to mankind. The full title for Shelley's novel was Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.
The story centres on a pair of detectives who encounter Deucalion while investigating a murder,...
Never mind that Mary Shelley's original text, narrated by the scientist himself, omits details of the process that animated the monster and never mentions electricity.
There have been innumerable adaptations of the horror classic and, in the latest, Variety reports that producers Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick are developing a film based on Dean Koontz's novel Frankenstein, through their company 1019 Entertainment.
The novel reimagines the doctor as a prominent businessman in New Orleans, with a superhuman creation called Deucalion, a name taken from a figure in Greek mythology who is the son of Prometheus, the Titan who stole fire from the gods and gave it to mankind. The full title for Shelley's novel was Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.
The story centres on a pair of detectives who encounter Deucalion while investigating a murder,...
- 2/16/2010
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
Author Dean Koontz has penned a series of books presenting a revisionist take on Frankenstein, which places the monster in modern New Orleans and incorporates some elements from Poe and detective fiction. (Or: he's partially penned a take, as the first book was co-written with Kevin J. Anderson and the second with Ed Gorman, though those credits don't seem to be on current editions of the books.) Now the books may be used as raw material to spawn at least one feature. Variety reports that Ralph Winter (X-Men, Fantastic Four and Planet of the Apes producer) and Terry Botwick are developing Koontz's take on the monster through 1019 Entertainment. They're thinking "franchise" as the author has three Frankenstein books on shelves already, with a fourth on the way this year and two more planned. The project actually has an odd history. With Kevin J Anderson, Koontz developed the idea as fodder...
- 2/16/2010
- by Russ Fischer
- Slash Film
With Universal’s The Wolfman bringing in over $30 Million in its first weekend, it’s only expected that other studios will be giving the green light to some interesting scripts involving some of Hollywood’s other classic monsters. The first news of that is that Dean Koontz’s best-selling Frankenstein book series, a 21st century spin on the classic tale, is getting an adaptation to the big screen.
According to Variety, the film may just put the good doctor and his creation into the passenger seat for a bigger murder plot.
Project places the doctor — a socially prominent and successful businessman — and his super-human original creation Deucalion in modern-day New Orleans. Winter and Botwick are aiming to launch a franchise. “These books have enough twists and turns to keep the public coming back to the theaters for many years to come,” the duo said.
The story centers on a pair...
According to Variety, the film may just put the good doctor and his creation into the passenger seat for a bigger murder plot.
Project places the doctor — a socially prominent and successful businessman — and his super-human original creation Deucalion in modern-day New Orleans. Winter and Botwick are aiming to launch a franchise. “These books have enough twists and turns to keep the public coming back to the theaters for many years to come,” the duo said.
The story centers on a pair...
- 2/16/2010
- by Matt Raub
- The Flickcast
"X-Men" producer Ralph Winter, with Terry Botwick, will develop a modern take on "Frankenstein", having acquired feature film rights to author "Dean Koontz's Frankenstein" series of novels.
The book series is an updating of the mythology of author Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein', set in New Orleans, following the activities of 'Victor Frankenstein', now known as 'Helios', as he continues to create new life forms for his own purposes. Opposed to his activities are a pair of homicide cops, 'Detective Carson O’Connor', partner 'Michael Maddison' and Frankenstein's original monster, now known as 'Deucalion'.
While the original Monster was made with parts from humans, Victor Frankenstein is now using modern technology to create more creatures, particularly synthetic biology. The new race he is making, constructed and designed as 'bio-androids' are artificial humans, with knowledge and behavior based on programs downloaded directly into their brains.
So far...
The book series is an updating of the mythology of author Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein', set in New Orleans, following the activities of 'Victor Frankenstein', now known as 'Helios', as he continues to create new life forms for his own purposes. Opposed to his activities are a pair of homicide cops, 'Detective Carson O’Connor', partner 'Michael Maddison' and Frankenstein's original monster, now known as 'Deucalion'.
While the original Monster was made with parts from humans, Victor Frankenstein is now using modern technology to create more creatures, particularly synthetic biology. The new race he is making, constructed and designed as 'bio-androids' are artificial humans, with knowledge and behavior based on programs downloaded directly into their brains.
So far...
- 2/16/2010
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Dean Koontz's popular Frankenstein book series will be turned into a movie franchise, says Variety. Ralph Winter (X-Men) and Terry Botwick's 1019 Entertainment production company has secured the rights to Koontz's bestsellers, which put the eponymous doctor and his monster in present-day New Orleans. "These books have enough twists and turns to keep the public coming back to the theatres for (more)...
- 2/16/2010
- by By Simon Reynolds
- Digital Spy
Variety reports that Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick have acquired feature rights to Dean Koontz's "Frankenstein" through their 1019 Entertainment. Three titles in Koontz's series have been published, with the fourth scheduled for release in June. Koontz's "Frankenstein" was first adapted into a made-for-television film directed by Marcus Nispel and starring Parker Posey. Here's how the books are described: Every city has secrets. But none as terrible as this. His name is Deucalion, a tattooed man and sleight-of-reality artist who's traveled for two centuries with a secret worse than death. He arrives in modern-day New Orleans as a serial killer stalks the streets, a killer who carefully selects his victims for the humanity that is missing in himself. Is...
- 2/16/2010
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Producers Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick (X-Men, Planet of the Apes, Fantastic Four) have acquired the film rights to Dean Koontz's "Frankenstein" with a goal to turn the book into a franchise. Project places the doctor - a socially prominent and successful businessman - and his super-human original creation Deucalion in modern-day New Orleans. "These books have enough twists and turns to keep the public coming back to the theaters for many years to come," the Winter and Botwick said. The story centers on a pair of street-smart detectives who encounter Deucalion while investigating a murder, leading them to a bizarre array of "engineered" humans. Three titles in Koontz's "Frankenstein" series (Prodigal Son, City of Night, Dead and Alive) have been published, with the fourth (Lost Souls) scheduled for release on June 22nd. The fifth and sixth books will follow in 2011 and 2012.
- 2/16/2010
- WorstPreviews.com
Kathryn Bigelow on the set of The Hurt Locker
Photo: Summit Entertainment Bigelow to Go to HBO: Kathryn Bigelow is all the rage and her latest gig is to direct "The Miraculous Year," a drama pilot by feature writer John Logan (Any Given Sunday) for HBO. The story is an examination of a New York family as seen through the lens of a charismatic, self-destructive Broadway composer. Filming is expected to begin begin in May-June. Bigelow's next film remains Triple Frontier. [THR]
Treasure Island Going Contemporary: It seems Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes has done more than earn over $460 million worldwide and a sequel. It has not only inspired a possible like-minded Three Musketeers movie, but has now encouraged UK-based Ecosse Films to go the same route in developing a feature adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's 19th century tale of pirates and buried gold for contemporary audiences, playing up the...
Photo: Summit Entertainment Bigelow to Go to HBO: Kathryn Bigelow is all the rage and her latest gig is to direct "The Miraculous Year," a drama pilot by feature writer John Logan (Any Given Sunday) for HBO. The story is an examination of a New York family as seen through the lens of a charismatic, self-destructive Broadway composer. Filming is expected to begin begin in May-June. Bigelow's next film remains Triple Frontier. [THR]
Treasure Island Going Contemporary: It seems Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes has done more than earn over $460 million worldwide and a sequel. It has not only inspired a possible like-minded Three Musketeers movie, but has now encouraged UK-based Ecosse Films to go the same route in developing a feature adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's 19th century tale of pirates and buried gold for contemporary audiences, playing up the...
- 2/16/2010
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Prolific author Dean Koontz's Frankenstein novel series has already conquered the New York Times bestseller list and spawned a comic book adaptation, but now his "monster" may be making its way to the silver screen. According to Variety, Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick have acquired the rights to Frankenstein through their 1019 Entertainment production company with the goal of turning the property into a movie franchise.
Loosely based on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Koontz's series sees Victor Frankenstein, now known as Helios, still alive and well and living in New Orleans. Helios, having experimented on himself to prolong his life, now has access to modern technology, which he uses to engineer artificial humans or "bio androids." Shelley's monster is still very much "alive" in Koontz's series, as well. Giving himself the name Deucalion, the monster spends years at a Tibetan monastery until he learns of Helios' whereabouts. Together with two homicide detectives,...
Loosely based on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Koontz's series sees Victor Frankenstein, now known as Helios, still alive and well and living in New Orleans. Helios, having experimented on himself to prolong his life, now has access to modern technology, which he uses to engineer artificial humans or "bio androids." Shelley's monster is still very much "alive" in Koontz's series, as well. Giving himself the name Deucalion, the monster spends years at a Tibetan monastery until he learns of Helios' whereabouts. Together with two homicide detectives,...
- 2/16/2010
- by BrentJS Sprecher
- Reelzchannel.com
1019 Entertainment have scored the film rights to Dean Koontz's "Frankenstein" novel series reports Variety.
Set in present day New Orleans, the series follows the activities of Victor Frankenstein as he continues to create new life forms for his own purposes, a pair of homicide detectives and Frankenstein's original monster now known as Deucalion.
Three books in the series have been published thus far with a fourth coming this year. Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick will produce.
Set in present day New Orleans, the series follows the activities of Victor Frankenstein as he continues to create new life forms for his own purposes, a pair of homicide detectives and Frankenstein's original monster now known as Deucalion.
Three books in the series have been published thus far with a fourth coming this year. Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick will produce.
- 2/16/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
While Universal Pictures has been the go-to studio for relaunching classic horror films and stories, 1019 Entertainment's Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick are taking another approach with the help of author Dean Koontz. It turns out that Koontz has not only one Frankenstein reimagining but an entire franchise for use.
Dean Koontz's Frankenstein
Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick to Dean Koontz's Frankenstein library. Project places the doctor -- a socially prominent and successful businessman -- and his super-human original creation Deucalion in modern-day New Orleans. The story centers on a pair of street-smart detectives who encounter Deucalion while investigating a murder, leading them to a bizarre array of "engineered" humans.
Dean Koontz's Frankenstein
Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick to Dean Koontz's Frankenstein library. Project places the doctor -- a socially prominent and successful businessman -- and his super-human original creation Deucalion in modern-day New Orleans. The story centers on a pair of street-smart detectives who encounter Deucalion while investigating a murder, leading them to a bizarre array of "engineered" humans.
- 2/16/2010
- www.canmag.com
With the success of this weekend's The Wolfman, it seems as if the spotlight is once again poised on the famous monsters of yesteryear. Hollywood is now talking a big screen adaptation of acclaimed horror author Dean R. Koontz's telling of Frankenstein with the hopes of turning it into a new franchise.
From Variety:
"The project places the doctor -- a socially prominent and successful businessman -- and his super-human original creation Deucalion in modern-day New Orleans. The story centers on a pair of street-smart detectives who encounter Deucalion while investigating a murder, leading them to a bizarre array of 'engineered' humans.
1019 Entertainment's Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick are aiming to launch a franchise. "These books have enough twists and turns to keep the public coming back to the theaters for many years to come," the duo said.
Frankenstein will be produced by Winter and Botwick along with 1019 Entertainment exec Whitney Thomas.
From Variety:
"The project places the doctor -- a socially prominent and successful businessman -- and his super-human original creation Deucalion in modern-day New Orleans. The story centers on a pair of street-smart detectives who encounter Deucalion while investigating a murder, leading them to a bizarre array of 'engineered' humans.
1019 Entertainment's Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick are aiming to launch a franchise. "These books have enough twists and turns to keep the public coming back to the theaters for many years to come," the duo said.
Frankenstein will be produced by Winter and Botwick along with 1019 Entertainment exec Whitney Thomas.
- 2/16/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
With Guillermo Del Toro's hands full with The Hobbit for the forseeable, it looks like the next Frankenstein adaptation we get will be based on Prodigal Son, the first in a series of novels by Dean Koontz. Far from being a straight take on Mary Shelley's original, Koontz's Frankenstein series (the first was co-written with Kevin J Anderson and the second with Ed Gorman) sees two modern-day New Orleans detectives on the hunt for a serial killer known as The Surgeon. This peaks the interest of low-key monster Deucalion* who suspects the handiwork of his creator, and dedicates himself to battling his evil. Later instalments see Frankenstein cypher Viktor Helios (just don't call him Froonk-oon-shteen) unleashing an army of engineered undead. As if New Orleans hadn't had enough to contend with recently.Producers Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick have their eye on a franchise, and are developing the project with 1019 Entertainment.
- 2/16/2010
- EmpireOnline
Bidites, could this be another classic monster movie getting the blockbuster treatment? Well sort of. Obviously Hollywood has rebuilt the Frankenstein monster more than once but the well isn't dry according to Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick who are developing a 21st century Frank film. Seems they've acquired feature rights to Dean Koontz's 'Frankenstein' through their 1019 Entertainment banner...
And if you think their just going to stop after one film, think again. They're already thinking franchise!
"These books have enough twists and turns to keep the public coming back to the theaters for many years to come," say Winter and Botwick.
Project places the doctor -- a socially prominent and successful businessman -- and his super-human original creation Deucalion in modern-day New Orleans.
The story centers on a pair of street-smart detectives who encounter Deucalion while investigating a murder, leading them to a bizarre array of "engineered" humans.
And if you think their just going to stop after one film, think again. They're already thinking franchise!
"These books have enough twists and turns to keep the public coming back to the theaters for many years to come," say Winter and Botwick.
Project places the doctor -- a socially prominent and successful businessman -- and his super-human original creation Deucalion in modern-day New Orleans.
The story centers on a pair of street-smart detectives who encounter Deucalion while investigating a murder, leading them to a bizarre array of "engineered" humans.
- 2/16/2010
- by admin
- Horrorbid
Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick are working on a 21st century Frankenstein. Duo have acquired feature rights to "Frankenstein," written by Dean Koontz. with their 1019 Entertainment banner. Apparently, the story takes place in modern day New Orleans with the doctor - a successful businessman and his super-human original creation Deucalion. The story focuses on two street-smart detectives who come across Deucalion while investigating a murder which leads them to a strange buffet of "engineered" humans. The aim is to start a franchise."These books have enough twists and turns to keep the public coming...
- 2/16/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
I guess Uni's Wolfman redo was enough of a success to light a fire under the ass of a few executives out there. It was announced today that Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick are developing a 21st century Frankenstein tale, acquiring feature rights to Dean Koontz's Frankenstein through their 1019 Entertainment banner. Koontz has been extremely vocal about his hatred for the feature film (and TV) adaptations of his novels, at one point even swearing off letting them happen; it'll be interesting to see if they can finally knock one out of the park (odds are against ya buddy). The project places the doctor -- a socially prominent and successful businessman -- and his super-human original creation Deucalion in modern-day New Orleans. The story centers on a pair of street-smart detectives who encounter Deucalion while investigating a murder, leading them to a bizarre array of "engineered" humans.
- 2/16/2010
- bloody-disgusting.com
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