…because Sam Raimi set up the movie deal at Paramount! :
Hollywood Reporter article
Paramount Pictures has preemptively picked up the rights to “Monster Zoo,” an upcoming graphic novel from Doug TenNapel, for a live-action adaptation that will be produced by Sam Raimi and Josh Donen via their Buckaroo Entertainment banner and Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein.
And this from Aint It Cool News
And what, you ask, is MONSTER ZOO? Well, it’s the latest graphic novel from Doug TenNapel, whose work I’ve been quite vocal about over the last few years. Doug’s sold projects to New Regency/Fox (CREATURE TECH) and Universal (TOMMYSAURUS REX), but the idea of Sam Raimi getting involved in this one is verrrrry exciting.
Raimi’s movie A Simple Plan is among my favorite all-time films. It’s nice to be in business with people who love telling stories…about creatures, comics and underdogs.
Pre-order my book Monster Zoo here from AMAZON!
March 12, 2008 at 5:07 am |
Congrats!
March 12, 2008 at 8:26 am |
Awesome stuff Doug! I still haven’t gotten any of your graphic novels but will buy a few as soon as I have the funds.
Wow, a new Doug TenNapel movie. Can’t wait!
*Runs off to tell everybody*
March 12, 2008 at 8:31 am |
Congratulations Doug! I will definitely pick up the graphic novel. I’m totally psyched you’re finally getting a project on film!
March 12, 2008 at 9:33 am |
FREAKING AWESOME!!!
March 12, 2008 at 8:36 pm |
Wowzer! Nice work!
Nice to see two great artists on one project like this.
March 12, 2008 at 10:43 pm |
Congratulations!
March 13, 2008 at 7:44 pm |
You just exploded my day.
March 13, 2008 at 8:23 pm |
Gahhhhh. I’m flat broke right now. -________-
Will do eventually, lol. In the meantime, I’ll try to spread the news a little in the EWJ circle at least…congrats again, Doug. :)
March 14, 2008 at 7:51 am |
Doug! DUDE! Amazing news. I couldn’t be more proud. At Comic-Con i will totally snatch that shit up! See you then
March 14, 2008 at 8:31 am |
yes Yes YES!!
Thank the good lord!
March 15, 2008 at 5:16 am |
so happy for you Doug, hope to catch you at a signing soon! Can’t wait for the new book, sounds like a ton of fun.
March 15, 2008 at 6:54 pm |
Fantastic, Doug. Simply fantastic.
March 18, 2008 at 6:57 pm |
Doug, that’s incredible news. Now let’s get them crankin Creature Tech out. I’d like to see a neverhood movie while were at it, but I understand the demographic might be a little limited. Cant wait to read/see it.
~I
March 22, 2008 at 7:45 pm |
Congrats Doug. That is very cool.
April 27, 2008 at 12:09 am |
That is awesome man! I hope it turns into something fruitful and rewarding.