From TPub and Dark Horse Books, The Many Deaths of Barnaby James has just been released to stores and we have a Q&a with Brian Nathanson and Neil Gibson, who talked about bringing this story to life as a graphic novel!
"Showcasing intricate characters, gripping plots, and striking visuals, the gothic fantasy book from Neil Gibson, Brian Nathanson, Piotr Kowalski, Brad Simpson and Saida Temofonte explores Barnaby James’ quest to reunite with his lost love while navigating a world filled with danger and the supernatural.
The 136-page horror graphic novel is the product of a recent partnership between Dark Horse Books and, TPub, Twisted Comics’ B2B brand, with Valhalla Entertainment shepherding the project’s development."
Brian, can you talk about the origins of the story and screenplay you wrote for The Many Deaths of Barnaby James?
Brian Nathanson: The original story started as a ‘spec’ screenplay. A few decades ago,...
"Showcasing intricate characters, gripping plots, and striking visuals, the gothic fantasy book from Neil Gibson, Brian Nathanson, Piotr Kowalski, Brad Simpson and Saida Temofonte explores Barnaby James’ quest to reunite with his lost love while navigating a world filled with danger and the supernatural.
The 136-page horror graphic novel is the product of a recent partnership between Dark Horse Books and, TPub, Twisted Comics’ B2B brand, with Valhalla Entertainment shepherding the project’s development."
Brian, can you talk about the origins of the story and screenplay you wrote for The Many Deaths of Barnaby James?
Brian Nathanson: The original story started as a ‘spec’ screenplay. A few decades ago,...
- 12/18/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Valhalla Entertainment, Trouper Productions and Zipper Bros. Films have kicked off production on upcoming documentary Mass Effect: The Story of YouTube, Deadline hears.
Directed and produced by Alex Winter, with Gale Anne Hurd and Glen Zipper also on board as producers, Mass Effect will be a gripping, frightening and, at times, hilarious look at the video-streaming platform, examining its humble origins within a pizzeria attic, and how it went on to become the largest media platform in history.
While looking at cultural phenomena like cat videos, the doc will also dig into weighty issues associated with YouTube. Offering access to key players in technology, business, media and politics, it will specifically tackle such subjects as surveillance, algorithmic capitalism, online radicalization, and the spread of fake news.
“I’m very excited to be partnering with Gale Anne Hurd and my long-time producing partner Glen Zipper on this film,...
Directed and produced by Alex Winter, with Gale Anne Hurd and Glen Zipper also on board as producers, Mass Effect will be a gripping, frightening and, at times, hilarious look at the video-streaming platform, examining its humble origins within a pizzeria attic, and how it went on to become the largest media platform in history.
While looking at cultural phenomena like cat videos, the doc will also dig into weighty issues associated with YouTube. Offering access to key players in technology, business, media and politics, it will specifically tackle such subjects as surveillance, algorithmic capitalism, online radicalization, and the spread of fake news.
“I’m very excited to be partnering with Gale Anne Hurd and my long-time producing partner Glen Zipper on this film,...
- 3/18/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Alex Winter, who directed the documentary “Zappa” and recently reprised his role in the “Bill & Ted” franchise, has set his next project: a doc about the history of YouTube and the video platform’s impact on society.
“Mass Effect: The Story of YouTube” is Winter’s return to films about the tech space after he got his start in documentaries with 2013’s “Downloaded,” about the rise and fall of Napster, and 2015’s “Deep Web,” a look into the hidden dark web. His new documentary explores the humble beginnings of YouTube in the attic of a pizzeria to its explosion on the world stage; the platform brought in $5 billion in revenue in the third quarter of 2020 alone, with more than 30 million music and premium paid subscribers.
The film will also examine YouTube’s role in shaping the cultural and political discourse, examining present issues such as radicalization, surveillance, algorithmic capitalism, the...
“Mass Effect: The Story of YouTube” is Winter’s return to films about the tech space after he got his start in documentaries with 2013’s “Downloaded,” about the rise and fall of Napster, and 2015’s “Deep Web,” a look into the hidden dark web. His new documentary explores the humble beginnings of YouTube in the attic of a pizzeria to its explosion on the world stage; the platform brought in $5 billion in revenue in the third quarter of 2020 alone, with more than 30 million music and premium paid subscribers.
The film will also examine YouTube’s role in shaping the cultural and political discourse, examining present issues such as radicalization, surveillance, algorithmic capitalism, the...
- 3/18/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
The incredible producer Gale Anne Hurd will be honored for her many accomplishments in film and television at this year's Etheria Film Night. Also in today's Highlights: Head Count trailer and release details and new casting details for Spirit Reckoning.
Etheria Film Night and Inspiration Award Details: "Etheria Film Night is proud to present the 2019 Official Lineup of Shorts on Saturday, June 29. Eight Short Films will be screened at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, CA followed by a Q&A with directors in attendance conducted by Rebekah McKendry (Blumhouse’s Shock Waves Podcast). The 2019 Inspiration Award will be presented to producer Gale Anne Hurd at the live ceremony by legendary filmmaker Roger Corman. The 2019 Stephanie Rothman Fellowship winner will be announced.
Etheria Film Night is the world’s most respected annual showcase of genre films directed by women for an audience including producers, managers, showrunners, distributors, and genre fans. Past...
Etheria Film Night and Inspiration Award Details: "Etheria Film Night is proud to present the 2019 Official Lineup of Shorts on Saturday, June 29. Eight Short Films will be screened at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, CA followed by a Q&A with directors in attendance conducted by Rebekah McKendry (Blumhouse’s Shock Waves Podcast). The 2019 Inspiration Award will be presented to producer Gale Anne Hurd at the live ceremony by legendary filmmaker Roger Corman. The 2019 Stephanie Rothman Fellowship winner will be announced.
Etheria Film Night is the world’s most respected annual showcase of genre films directed by women for an audience including producers, managers, showrunners, distributors, and genre fans. Past...
- 5/8/2019
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
The lineup of the ten shorts set to debut at Etheria Film Night 2018 have been released as well as a stellar list of guests and the recipient of the 2018 Inspiration Award. Also in today's Highlights: Film Independent at Lacma's Night of the Living Dead Bring the Noise event, a look at the Distorted trailer, new Luz photos, first details for The Haunting of Mia Moss, and The Hollow Child's theatrical release.
Etheria Film Night 2018: Press Release: "(Hollywood, CA – May 9, 2018) Etheria Film Night (www.etheriafilmnight.com) is proud to present the 2018 Official Lineup of Shorts on Saturday, June 16. Ten Short Films will be screened at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, CA followed by a Q&A with directors Maria Alice Arida (“Instinct”), Devi Snively (“Bride of Frankie”), Naledi Jackson (“The Drop In”), Mac Montero ("The Agency"), Anca Vlasan (“C U Later Tuesday”), Cidney Hue (“Ovum”), Jocelyn Stamat (“Laboratory...
Etheria Film Night 2018: Press Release: "(Hollywood, CA – May 9, 2018) Etheria Film Night (www.etheriafilmnight.com) is proud to present the 2018 Official Lineup of Shorts on Saturday, June 16. Ten Short Films will be screened at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, CA followed by a Q&A with directors Maria Alice Arida (“Instinct”), Devi Snively (“Bride of Frankie”), Naledi Jackson (“The Drop In”), Mac Montero ("The Agency"), Anca Vlasan (“C U Later Tuesday”), Cidney Hue (“Ovum”), Jocelyn Stamat (“Laboratory...
- 5/10/2018
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Exclusive: Phillip Kobylanski has been promoted to President of Production at Gale Anne Hurd's Valhalla Entertainment. The eight-year veteran, the covering executive on the company’s flagship TV series The Walking Dead and its companion Fear the Walking Dead, will now oversee Valhalla’s TV and feature film slate. Kobylanski is currently a producer on Falling Water, now in its second season at USA Network; Amazon’s Lore, which was just renewed for a second season; and the…...
- 3/3/2018
- Deadline TV
Exclusive: Phillip Kobylanski has been promoted to President of Production at Gale Anne Hurd's Valhalla Entertainment. The eight-year veteran, the covering executive on the company’s flagship TV series The Walking Dead and its companion Fear the Walking Dead, will now oversee Valhalla’s TV and feature film slate. Kobylanski is currently a producer on Falling Water, now in its second season at USA Network; Amazon’s Lore, which was just renewed for a second season; and the…...
- 3/3/2018
- Deadline
From TorontoFilm.Net here is the Toronto Film Production Update for January 2018 including "Designated Survivor", "Titans", "The Umbrella Academy" and a whole lot more:
12/ 24
Feature
Pocket Knife Productions Inc.
Prod.: Chris Columbus, Michael Barnathan, Mark Radcliffe
Dir.: Clay Katis
Jan 17/18 - Mar 28/18
Anne Season 2
TV Series
CBC/Netflix
Prod.: John Calvert
Exec. Prod.: Miranda de Pencier, Ken Girotti, Moira Walley-Beckett (Show Runner)
Dir.: Various
Oct 2/17 - Mar 20/18
Designated Survivor
Season 2
TV Series
Designated 1 Ltd.
Prod.: Llewellyn Wells
Exec. Prod.: Chris Grismer,
Joe Lazarov
Dir.: Various
Jul 4/17 - Mar 31/18
Dino Dana Season 4
TV Series
Sinking Ship Entertainment
Prod.: Eric Beldowski
Exec. Prod.: Blair Powers, J.J. Johnson, Christin Simms, Matt Bishop
Dir: Various
Nov 28/17 - Mar 23/18
Falling Water Season 2
TV Series
Gep Falling Water Inc.
Prod.: Terry Gould
Exec. Prod.: Gale Anne Hurd, Phillip Kobylanski, Remi Aubuchon
Dir.:...
12/ 24
Feature
Pocket Knife Productions Inc.
Prod.: Chris Columbus, Michael Barnathan, Mark Radcliffe
Dir.: Clay Katis
Jan 17/18 - Mar 28/18
Anne Season 2
TV Series
CBC/Netflix
Prod.: John Calvert
Exec. Prod.: Miranda de Pencier, Ken Girotti, Moira Walley-Beckett (Show Runner)
Dir.: Various
Oct 2/17 - Mar 20/18
Designated Survivor
Season 2
TV Series
Designated 1 Ltd.
Prod.: Llewellyn Wells
Exec. Prod.: Chris Grismer,
Joe Lazarov
Dir.: Various
Jul 4/17 - Mar 31/18
Dino Dana Season 4
TV Series
Sinking Ship Entertainment
Prod.: Eric Beldowski
Exec. Prod.: Blair Powers, J.J. Johnson, Christin Simms, Matt Bishop
Dir: Various
Nov 28/17 - Mar 23/18
Falling Water Season 2
TV Series
Gep Falling Water Inc.
Prod.: Terry Gould
Exec. Prod.: Gale Anne Hurd, Phillip Kobylanski, Remi Aubuchon
Dir.:...
- 12/24/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
From TorontoFilm.Net here is the Toronto Film Production Update for August 2017 including "Designated Survivor", "Falling Water", "Taken" and a whole lot more:
Angry Angeltv MovieIdaho Productions Ltd. Prod.: John Ryan Dir.: Jamie TravisAug 14 – Sep 9/17
Bajillionairestv Series PilotBajillionaires Productions Inc.Exec. Prod.: Charles BishopDir.: Samir Rehem Jul 31 - Aug 3/17
Baroness Von Sketch Show
Season 3Tv Series Frantic FilmsProd.: Graham Ludlow, Jeff PeelerDir.: Jeremy Lalonde, Jordan CanningAug 21 - Nov 10/17
Cardinal: Blackfly SEASONMini SeriesSienna Films/eOneProd.: Jessica DanielDir.: Jeff RenfroeMay 29 – Aug 4/17
Carter TV SeriesSony / AmazeProd.: Victoria HirstDir.: VariousJul 10 - Oct 13/17
Condor
Season 1Tv Series T5 Condor Productions Inc. Exec. Prods.: Jason Smilovic, Todd Katzberg, Lawrence TrillingDir.: Lawrence Trilling, + tbaApr 24 - Aug 15/17
Designated Survivor Season 2 TV Series Designated 1 Ltd. Prod.: Llewellyn WellsDir.: VariousJul 4/17 - Mar 31/18 Tbc
Every DAYFeatureMGMProd.: Anthony Bregman, Peter Cron, Paul Trijbits, Christian GrassDir.: Michael...
Angry Angeltv MovieIdaho Productions Ltd. Prod.: John Ryan Dir.: Jamie TravisAug 14 – Sep 9/17
Bajillionairestv Series PilotBajillionaires Productions Inc.Exec. Prod.: Charles BishopDir.: Samir Rehem Jul 31 - Aug 3/17
Baroness Von Sketch Show
Season 3Tv Series Frantic FilmsProd.: Graham Ludlow, Jeff PeelerDir.: Jeremy Lalonde, Jordan CanningAug 21 - Nov 10/17
Cardinal: Blackfly SEASONMini SeriesSienna Films/eOneProd.: Jessica DanielDir.: Jeff RenfroeMay 29 – Aug 4/17
Carter TV SeriesSony / AmazeProd.: Victoria HirstDir.: VariousJul 10 - Oct 13/17
Condor
Season 1Tv Series T5 Condor Productions Inc. Exec. Prods.: Jason Smilovic, Todd Katzberg, Lawrence TrillingDir.: Lawrence Trilling, + tbaApr 24 - Aug 15/17
Designated Survivor Season 2 TV Series Designated 1 Ltd. Prod.: Llewellyn WellsDir.: VariousJul 4/17 - Mar 31/18 Tbc
Every DAYFeatureMGMProd.: Anthony Bregman, Peter Cron, Paul Trijbits, Christian GrassDir.: Michael...
- 7/28/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
If you’re at all familiar with the world of podcasts, you’ve probably heard of Lore, the podcast by Aaron Mahnke that explores the truth behind legendary tales of horror.
Amazon has announced that they’ve given the greenlight to a series based on the podcast, and it will be quite the affair, with Gale Anne Hurd (The Walking Dead), Ben Silverman (The Office) and Howard T. Owens (The Biggest Loser) serving as executive producers.
The podcast, which has over 3 million monthly listens, is an unscripted horror anthology series that takes its audience through the true events that have become modern nightmares.
Conrad Riggs, Head of Unscripted Amazon Originals, was excited to announce the show, “Lore is a thrilling podcast with a rabid following, and we jumped at the opportunity to work with Gale Anne Hurd, Ben Silverman and Howard Owens to develop it into a series for Amazon Prime members.
Amazon has announced that they’ve given the greenlight to a series based on the podcast, and it will be quite the affair, with Gale Anne Hurd (The Walking Dead), Ben Silverman (The Office) and Howard T. Owens (The Biggest Loser) serving as executive producers.
The podcast, which has over 3 million monthly listens, is an unscripted horror anthology series that takes its audience through the true events that have become modern nightmares.
Conrad Riggs, Head of Unscripted Amazon Originals, was excited to announce the show, “Lore is a thrilling podcast with a rabid following, and we jumped at the opportunity to work with Gale Anne Hurd, Ben Silverman and Howard Owens to develop it into a series for Amazon Prime members.
- 10/7/2016
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
Valhalla Entertainment has promoted executives Jeff Nemon and Phillip Kobylanski to Co-Vice Presidents of Development, TheWrap has learned. The pair signed on with the company in 2012 and 2010, respectively, and are credited with helping develop Valhalla’s TV slate, which currently includes high-profile cable projects like AMC’s “The Walking Dead.” Photos: Party Report in Pictures: ‘The Walking Dead’ Season 5 Premiere Brings Zombies to the Backlot Kobylanski has helped shepherd Valhalla’s feature slate, including the live-action anime project “Gaiking” and comic book thriller “Sebastian X.” He has also overseen the development on “The Nameless, “which is set up with Route One Entertainment.
- 2/13/2015
- by Travis Reilly
- The Wrap
The director of Casino Royale, Martin Campbell, has been tapped by Gale Anne Hurd’s Valhalla Motion Pictures to direct a film adaptation of the graphic novel Sebastian X. The production company is currently flying high as the force behind TV ratings winner The Walking Dead, and has moved to expand its slate with the novel, which is written by Michelangelo La Neve, and drawn by Stuart Immonen.
With Campbell in the director’s chair, the script will be written by Bill Marsilii (Déjà vu). The project brings together Gale Anne Hurd and Phillip Kobylanski from Valhalla, Nicholas Chartier and Craig J. Flores from Voltage (Dallas Buyers Club), and Pierre Spengler and Fabrice Giger from Humanoids – the publishing company behind the source material. The story set out in the graphic novel sees a top law enforcement officer suffer a near fatal injury, after which he is implanted with the memory of an infamous terrorist.
With Campbell in the director’s chair, the script will be written by Bill Marsilii (Déjà vu). The project brings together Gale Anne Hurd and Phillip Kobylanski from Valhalla, Nicholas Chartier and Craig J. Flores from Voltage (Dallas Buyers Club), and Pierre Spengler and Fabrice Giger from Humanoids – the publishing company behind the source material. The story set out in the graphic novel sees a top law enforcement officer suffer a near fatal injury, after which he is implanted with the memory of an infamous terrorist.
- 12/12/2014
- by Sarah Myles
- We Got This Covered
Gale Anne Hurd's Valhalla Motion Pictures has added a graphic novel adaptation to its slate. The Terminator producer's company and Voltage Pictures will produce a film based on Michelangelo La Neve's Sebastian X, which centers on an elite cop who, after a near-fatal injury, is implanted with the memory of a notorious terrorist — Sebastian X — in order to infiltrate his group before its next attack. Martin Campbell (Casino Royale, Green Lantern) will direct from a script that Bill Marsilii (Deja Vu) is currently writing. Hurd will produce, with Phillip Kobylanski overseeing on behalf of Valhalla. The production company is best known
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- 12/9/2014
- by Austin Siegemund-Broka
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Los Angeles – July 1, 2013 – Gale Anne Hurd’s Valhalla Entertainment is expanding its development teams in both television and features with Stacey Levin being named Senior Vice President of Television, the addition of Meredith Ditlow as Director of Development and the upping of Phillip Kobylanski to Creative Executive.Levin joined Valhalla in August of 2012 and has played an integral part in Valhalla’s current development slate, including period drama Horizon for the USA Network, which begins production this summer. Additional series set up since Levin joined the company include Crash and Burn at FX, Alien Hunter at SyFy, and projects at USA, E!, AMC, A&E, History, Discovery and NBC. Ditlow joins Valhalla from Furst Films & Ole where she was Director of Development helping to shepherd ABC’s new Manhattan drama Hot Property, as well as developing and staffing the new series Star-Crossed for the CW. On the feature side, Ditlow...
- 7/1/2013
- by LISA DE MORAES, TV Columnist
- Deadline TV
Exclusive: Gale Anne Hurd’s Valhalla Entertainment has hired its first dedicated TV executive. Stacey Levin has joined the company as VP Television to oversee development of series projects in drama, comedy and reality for cable and broadcast networks. Valhalla also has promoted Creative Executive Kris Henigman to Director of Development and upped Hurd’s former assistant, Phillip Kobylanski to Story Editor. The staff expansion comes on the heels of Valhalla signing an exclusive pod deal with Universal Cable Prods. in April, the company’s first overall TV deal, as Valhalla looks the build on the success it has had with its first primetime series, AMC’s hit The Walking Dead, which Hurd executive produces. “Stacey has proven her ability to collaborate creatively and effectively on a wide array of projects in different genres with various networks,” says Hurd. “She will be invaluable to us as we expand our television production slate.
- 8/27/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
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