The only time the words Epic Fail could be considered a good thing for a movie production company, is when they are accompanied by the disclaimer that it is actually an Ed Helms movie. The actor – beloved for his giggle-inducing turns in The Office and The Hangover franchise – helped to develop the original idea for the action comedy, and will also star in it.
Detailing the exploits of a somewhat unusual Special Forces team, the film follows the group as they play to their strengths – excessive dysfunction and firepower – to save America, under the leadership of “the only soldier more badass and moustachioed than a Navy Seal: The Walrus.”
Nicky Weinstock from Invention Films will produce, with colleague Whitney Thomas as Executive Producer. They will work alongside Ed Helms and Michael Falbo of Pacific Electric Picture Company – launched by Helms in 2013 – with Erik Feig, Matthew Janzen and James Myers of Lionsgate overseeing proceedings.
Detailing the exploits of a somewhat unusual Special Forces team, the film follows the group as they play to their strengths – excessive dysfunction and firepower – to save America, under the leadership of “the only soldier more badass and moustachioed than a Navy Seal: The Walrus.”
Nicky Weinstock from Invention Films will produce, with colleague Whitney Thomas as Executive Producer. They will work alongside Ed Helms and Michael Falbo of Pacific Electric Picture Company – launched by Helms in 2013 – with Erik Feig, Matthew Janzen and James Myers of Lionsgate overseeing proceedings.
- 3/11/2014
- by Sarah Myles
- We Got This Covered
Ed Helms is attached to star in the comedy “Epic Fail,” which is in development at Lionsgate. Helms and Nicky Weinstock co-developed the original idea for the project, which will be written by Mike Arnold and Chris Poole. Weinstock will produce via his Invention Films banner along with Helms and Michael Falbo via their Pacific Electric Picture Company banner. Whitney Thomas of Invention Films will executive produce. Also read: Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, Nick Kroll, Jordan Peele Lead ‘Captain Underpants’ Voice Cast (Exclusive) “Epic Fail” follows an elite but highly unorthodox special forces team that takes their dysfunction and excessive firepower on a desperate mission.
- 3/10/2014
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
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
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
- 9/24/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.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
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