Joseph Baxter Apr 20, 2017
Unrelated to the movies, King Kong Skull Island will be a contemporary series with a female lead...
It appears that the King Kong franchise is about to make a dramatic small screen leap for a new live-action series, marking the giant ape’s serial television debut. It’s certainly exciting news, especially in the aftermath of the recent cinematic release of reboot/prequel Kong: Skull Island. However, the television series might manifest as something different.
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According to Deadline, MarVista Entertainment and Im Global Television are coming together to develop and co-produce the series, which will carry the title King Kong Skull Island.
However, unlike Warner’s recent 1973-set Kong: Skull Island film, new series King Kong Skull Island will be a contemporary-set continuation of the Kong continuity,...
Unrelated to the movies, King Kong Skull Island will be a contemporary series with a female lead...
It appears that the King Kong franchise is about to make a dramatic small screen leap for a new live-action series, marking the giant ape’s serial television debut. It’s certainly exciting news, especially in the aftermath of the recent cinematic release of reboot/prequel Kong: Skull Island. However, the television series might manifest as something different.
See related Doctor Who: Moffat on budget issues, advice for Chibnall Doctor Who: Phoebe Waller-Bridge is now the joint favourite
According to Deadline, MarVista Entertainment and Im Global Television are coming together to develop and co-produce the series, which will carry the title King Kong Skull Island.
However, unlike Warner’s recent 1973-set Kong: Skull Island film, new series King Kong Skull Island will be a contemporary-set continuation of the Kong continuity,...
- 4/18/2017
- Den of Geek
The colossal creatures from the world of King Kong could be coming to the small screen, as a King Kong Skull Island TV series is in the works, and although it has a nearly identical name to the recent feature film Kong: Skull Island, it bears no connection to the new movie from Legendary and Warner Bros.
According to ScreenDaily, the King Kong Skull Island TV series is a collaboration between MarVista Entertainment and Im Global Television, with Jonathan Penner and Stacy Title (the husband / wife duo who teamed up for The Bye Bye Man film based on a story by Robert Damon Schneck, with Penner writing and Title directing the horror film) on board as executive producers and writers for the series, which is described as a "serialised, contemporary continuation of Cooper’s classic 1933 monster film to feature a female-led, multicultural ensemble." Additionally, Deadline reports that King Kong Skull Island...
According to ScreenDaily, the King Kong Skull Island TV series is a collaboration between MarVista Entertainment and Im Global Television, with Jonathan Penner and Stacy Title (the husband / wife duo who teamed up for The Bye Bye Man film based on a story by Robert Damon Schneck, with Penner writing and Title directing the horror film) on board as executive producers and writers for the series, which is described as a "serialised, contemporary continuation of Cooper’s classic 1933 monster film to feature a female-led, multicultural ensemble." Additionally, Deadline reports that King Kong Skull Island...
- 4/18/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
King Kong is a busy ape.
Shortly after menacing Tom Hiddleston and Brie Larson in the cineplexes, the giant gorilla is setting his sights on TV. Im Global and MarVista Entertainment are teaming up to reinvent “King Kong: Skull Island,” the companies announced in a joint release on Tuesday.
Based on DeVito ArtWorks’ “Skull Island” property and Merian C. Cooper’s “King Kong,” “King Kong Skull Island” will be the first-ever live-action TV program set in the comprehensive King Kong Universe. The series intends to cast a female lead and multicultural ensemble cast for a serialized, contemporary take on the classic tale, exploring both the marvelous and horrific sides of Skull Island and its origins.
Oscar nominees Jonathan Penner and Stacey Title (“The Bye Bye Man,” “Down on the Waterfront”) will write and executive produce alongside Dannie Festa (“Trolls”) of World Builder Entertainment.
Shortly after menacing Tom Hiddleston and Brie Larson in the cineplexes, the giant gorilla is setting his sights on TV. Im Global and MarVista Entertainment are teaming up to reinvent “King Kong: Skull Island,” the companies announced in a joint release on Tuesday.
Based on DeVito ArtWorks’ “Skull Island” property and Merian C. Cooper’s “King Kong,” “King Kong Skull Island” will be the first-ever live-action TV program set in the comprehensive King Kong Universe. The series intends to cast a female lead and multicultural ensemble cast for a serialized, contemporary take on the classic tale, exploring both the marvelous and horrific sides of Skull Island and its origins.
Oscar nominees Jonathan Penner and Stacey Title (“The Bye Bye Man,” “Down on the Waterfront”) will write and executive produce alongside Dannie Festa (“Trolls”) of World Builder Entertainment.
- 4/18/2017
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
King Kong Skull Island to feature contemporary, female-led multicultural ensemble.
MarVista Entertainment and Im Global Television have partnered to develop, co-produce and co-finance a contemporary television series reinvention of King Kong.
Jonathan Penner and Stacy Title are attached to write and serve as executive producers on King Kong Skull Island.
The project is based on the Skull Island property created by fantasy and sci-fi artist Joe DeVito’s DeVito ArtWorks, a storytelling universe authorised by the estate of King Kong creator Merian C Cooper.
Trolls executive producer Dannie Festa of World Builder Entertainment will also serve as executive producer.
The partners envision King Kong Skull Island as a serialised, contemporary continuation of Cooper’s classic 1933 monster film to feature a female-led, multicultural ensemble.
The project is unrelated to the recent Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures feature Kong: Skull Island, although the producers aim to tap into the global fanbase of Kong.
The indelible...
MarVista Entertainment and Im Global Television have partnered to develop, co-produce and co-finance a contemporary television series reinvention of King Kong.
Jonathan Penner and Stacy Title are attached to write and serve as executive producers on King Kong Skull Island.
The project is based on the Skull Island property created by fantasy and sci-fi artist Joe DeVito’s DeVito ArtWorks, a storytelling universe authorised by the estate of King Kong creator Merian C Cooper.
Trolls executive producer Dannie Festa of World Builder Entertainment will also serve as executive producer.
The partners envision King Kong Skull Island as a serialised, contemporary continuation of Cooper’s classic 1933 monster film to feature a female-led, multicultural ensemble.
The project is unrelated to the recent Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures feature Kong: Skull Island, although the producers aim to tap into the global fanbase of Kong.
The indelible...
- 4/18/2017
- ScreenDaily
It’s still amazing to me that we live in a world where rumors about the trailers for the Batman v. Superman movie are reported in Forbes magazine. On the other hand, as Forbes signed on my pal Rob Salkowitz, an expert on comic-cons and pop culture, as a columnist, it’s apparent they understand the power of Geek Culture and I shouldn’t be so surprised.
Combining two franchises into a movie like Batman v. Superman isn’t a fresh idea, but it sure is a fun one. So as Hollywood and Warner Bros look to combine the quintessential dark hero with his counterpart, I thought it would be interesting to see how it was done with their prototypes.
The Shadow and Doc Savage were created for the pulps and clearly inspired Batman and Superman. In fact, many argue that it’s less inspiring and more outright copycatting. For example,...
Combining two franchises into a movie like Batman v. Superman isn’t a fresh idea, but it sure is a fun one. So as Hollywood and Warner Bros look to combine the quintessential dark hero with his counterpart, I thought it would be interesting to see how it was done with their prototypes.
The Shadow and Doc Savage were created for the pulps and clearly inspired Batman and Superman. In fact, many argue that it’s less inspiring and more outright copycatting. For example,...
- 10/12/2015
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
Neil Marshall is a filmmaker that is in desperate need of a breakout. He’s achieved moderate fame and success with efforts like Dog Soldiers and The Descent, as well as the TV show Game of Thrones, but he hans’t really broken out just yet. He’s certainly not a household name and unfortunately, he’s still not an A-list director. That may all change very shortly though as Marshall is set to helm a King Kong sequel (sort of) titled Skull Island: Blood Of The King.
Based off a 2004 graphic novel by Joe DeVito and Brad Strickland, the film will tell an entirely new story that is set roughly 25 years after the titular monster destroyed NYC.
Check out the synopsis from Amazon below:
In 1933, American showman Carl Denham returned from a mysterious, hidden island with a priceless treasure. A treasure not gold or jewels, but the island’s barbaric god,...
Based off a 2004 graphic novel by Joe DeVito and Brad Strickland, the film will tell an entirely new story that is set roughly 25 years after the titular monster destroyed NYC.
Check out the synopsis from Amazon below:
In 1933, American showman Carl Denham returned from a mysterious, hidden island with a priceless treasure. A treasure not gold or jewels, but the island’s barbaric god,...
- 10/4/2013
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
It's hard to believe that Neil Marshall hasn't done a monster movie yet, even though it seems right up this alley. The filmmaker has found horror in the unlikeliest places in films like "Dog Soldiers" and "The Descent," while he's shown an ample handling of blood and guts with his efforts behind camera in "Centurion" and episodes of "Game of Thrones." But it looks like he'll finally get his shot. The Tracking Board reveals that Marshall is now attached to helm "Skull Island: Blood of the King," which is another way of saying "King Kong 2." Sort of. So how is this happening? Bad Ass Digest can take you through the knotty legal stuff, but essentially, in 2004 a graphic novel by Joe DeVito and Brad Strickland was published entitled “Kong: King of Skull Island,” and the movie will be based off that. It tells a whole new story set 25 years after...
- 10/4/2013
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Neil Marshall has been set to direct Skull Island: Blood of the King; he’ll also help write the script, alongside Simon Utley.
Blood Of The King is based on Joe DeVito and Brad Strickland’s 2004 graphic novel Kong: King Of Skull Island. The story begins Twenty-five years later after Carl Denham shocked the world when he revealed King Kong to a crowd at the alhambra Theater. Now the son of Carl Denham makes a shocking discovery that leads him back to the site of his father’s greatest adventure and to the answers that will unlock the century’s greatest mystery and history’s greatest miracle.
The graphic novel acts as both prequel and sequel to the classic fantasy tale, King Kong. Radar Pictures will produce, along with Ted Field. Steve Lies and Arnold Kunert are also producing through their Spirit Pictures banner.
Marshall is best known for films such as Centurion,...
Blood Of The King is based on Joe DeVito and Brad Strickland’s 2004 graphic novel Kong: King Of Skull Island. The story begins Twenty-five years later after Carl Denham shocked the world when he revealed King Kong to a crowd at the alhambra Theater. Now the son of Carl Denham makes a shocking discovery that leads him back to the site of his father’s greatest adventure and to the answers that will unlock the century’s greatest mystery and history’s greatest miracle.
The graphic novel acts as both prequel and sequel to the classic fantasy tale, King Kong. Radar Pictures will produce, along with Ted Field. Steve Lies and Arnold Kunert are also producing through their Spirit Pictures banner.
Marshall is best known for films such as Centurion,...
- 10/4/2013
- by Laura Frances
- LRMonline.com
Painting by George Chastain
The fifth installment of Altus Press’ Wild Adventures Of Doc Savage will feature a foe unfamiliar to the influential pulp hero , but familiar to all of us: King Kong. To celebrate the 80th anniversary of Doc Savage, the special book from Will Murray and Joe DeVito comes out in March. The press release is pulpy in itself, so I’m going to just lay it on you guys:
Eighty years ago in February, 1933 the Street & Smith company released the first issue of Doc Savage Magazine, introducing one of the most popular and influential pulp superheroes ever to hit the American scene. Doc Savage was the greatest adventure and scientist of his era, and while his magazine ended in 1949, he influenced the creators of Superman, Batman, Star Trek, The Man from Uncle and the Marvel Universe—to name only a few.
While that first issue of Doc...
The fifth installment of Altus Press’ Wild Adventures Of Doc Savage will feature a foe unfamiliar to the influential pulp hero , but familiar to all of us: King Kong. To celebrate the 80th anniversary of Doc Savage, the special book from Will Murray and Joe DeVito comes out in March. The press release is pulpy in itself, so I’m going to just lay it on you guys:
Eighty years ago in February, 1933 the Street & Smith company released the first issue of Doc Savage Magazine, introducing one of the most popular and influential pulp superheroes ever to hit the American scene. Doc Savage was the greatest adventure and scientist of his era, and while his magazine ended in 1949, he influenced the creators of Superman, Batman, Star Trek, The Man from Uncle and the Marvel Universe—to name only a few.
While that first issue of Doc...
- 1/28/2013
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
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