Amazon MGM Studios is developing a series adaptation of the Comixology Originals graphic novel “Money,” Variety has learned exclusively.
The graphic novel, which was co-created by Curt Pires and artist Luca Casalanguida, is described as a conspiracy thriller. The logline states: “Everything you’ve heard about the global elite is true: Five families have ruled the world since time immemorial and every 10 years an election is held to see which powerful family will be the next to lead. To steer the direction of the world. To execute their vision of the future. And this is the story of what happens next.”
No writer is currently attached to the project. Pires will serve as an executive producer alongside former Marvel Television exec Karim Zreik. Zreik’s past credits include the six live-action Marvel/Netflix shows as well as “Legion” and several others.
“Money #1” was first released in July. Pires’ other works include “The Indigo Children,...
The graphic novel, which was co-created by Curt Pires and artist Luca Casalanguida, is described as a conspiracy thriller. The logline states: “Everything you’ve heard about the global elite is true: Five families have ruled the world since time immemorial and every 10 years an election is held to see which powerful family will be the next to lead. To steer the direction of the world. To execute their vision of the future. And this is the story of what happens next.”
No writer is currently attached to the project. Pires will serve as an executive producer alongside former Marvel Television exec Karim Zreik. Zreik’s past credits include the six live-action Marvel/Netflix shows as well as “Legion” and several others.
“Money #1” was first released in July. Pires’ other works include “The Indigo Children,...
- 10/24/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Described as a blend of True Detective, Lethal Weapon, and a David Fincher film, the new graphic novel Memoria (written by Curt Pires) is now available to read in its entirety as a comiXology Original, and as an exclusive treat for Daily Dead readers, we've been provided with behind-the-scenes details from Sunando C on the art process that helped bring Memoria to life.
You can read Sunando C's commentary on the art process for Memoria (one of the illustrations is Nsfw) by clicking the cover art below, and to learn more about Memoria, visit Amazon and comiXology.
"When an aged terminally ill detective and a young burnout are partnered up and saddled with an unsolvable case, they begin to unravel a sprawling conspiracy that points to one thing: The most prolific serial killer in American history. As they further investigate the case they make discoveries that will force them to...
You can read Sunando C's commentary on the art process for Memoria (one of the illustrations is Nsfw) by clicking the cover art below, and to learn more about Memoria, visit Amazon and comiXology.
"When an aged terminally ill detective and a young burnout are partnered up and saddled with an unsolvable case, they begin to unravel a sprawling conspiracy that points to one thing: The most prolific serial killer in American history. As they further investigate the case they make discoveries that will force them to...
- 12/17/2021
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Exclusive: Amazon Studios has put in development The Wives, a series adaptation of Tarryn Fisher’s bestselling novel, from writer-producer Kayla Alpert (Netflix’s Wednesday) and producer Patrick Moran.
Written and executive produced by Alpert, The Wives is described as a gripping, saucy, female-driven thriller featuring “Thursday,” a woman who is passionately in love with her husband Seth — even though he has two other wives. Seth reserves Thursdays for her and splits the rest of the week between the other two women and work. She’s never met the other wives. She doesn’t know anything about them. But when curiosity gets the best of her, and she strikes up a relationship with Seth’s youngest wife, she’ll be forced to ask herself: Who exactly is her husband, and how far will she go to find out the truth?
Moran executive produces via his overall deal with Amazon Studios.
Written and executive produced by Alpert, The Wives is described as a gripping, saucy, female-driven thriller featuring “Thursday,” a woman who is passionately in love with her husband Seth — even though he has two other wives. Seth reserves Thursdays for her and splits the rest of the week between the other two women and work. She’s never met the other wives. She doesn’t know anything about them. But when curiosity gets the best of her, and she strikes up a relationship with Seth’s youngest wife, she’ll be forced to ask herself: Who exactly is her husband, and how far will she go to find out the truth?
Moran executive produces via his overall deal with Amazon Studios.
- 3/9/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Amazon Studios is developing a series adaptation of Margarita Montimore’s bestselling novel Oona Out of Order, from Spyglass Media Group. Australian screenwriter Alice Bell (The Beautiful Lie) is attached to adapt and executive produce, with Amazon-based Patrick Moran also executive producing.
Oona Out of Order is described as a sophisticated love story that chronicles a romance interrupted and a lifetime rearranged. It revolves round Oona Lockhart, who at the strike of midnight on her nineteenth birthday wakes to find she is the surprise new inhabitant of her 55-year-old body. Where did her life disappear to? Stunned and terrified, Oona grapples with what feels like a catastrophic universal mistake until her following birthday when it happens again – then again and again, without explanation. As Oona leaps from year to year, living her life out of order, she strives to find her way back to her youth and her first boyfriend.
Oona Out of Order is described as a sophisticated love story that chronicles a romance interrupted and a lifetime rearranged. It revolves round Oona Lockhart, who at the strike of midnight on her nineteenth birthday wakes to find she is the surprise new inhabitant of her 55-year-old body. Where did her life disappear to? Stunned and terrified, Oona grapples with what feels like a catastrophic universal mistake until her following birthday when it happens again – then again and again, without explanation. As Oona leaps from year to year, living her life out of order, she strives to find her way back to her youth and her first boyfriend.
- 2/9/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Earning his first two Golden Globe nominations in 2017 and 2019 for his turn in FX spy drama The Americans, actor Matthew Rhys returns to contention this month with HBO’s Perry Mason redux.
For Rhys, this morning’s nom felt like a validation of the efforts of the production team, as well as of the risk he took, when he stepped into the shoes of an already iconic character.
“It’s always great to be nominated for something you really believe in. There was, I think, a mild hint of apprehension…because you’re reimagining something that was firmly established, in the hearts and minds of especially America, but worldwide,” the actor told Deadline today. “The madness of this business is, you throw so many balls in the air, hoping that they align as planets, and it works. So, you’re relieved, in a way, that it worked.”
Developed and written...
For Rhys, this morning’s nom felt like a validation of the efforts of the production team, as well as of the risk he took, when he stepped into the shoes of an already iconic character.
“It’s always great to be nominated for something you really believe in. There was, I think, a mild hint of apprehension…because you’re reimagining something that was firmly established, in the hearts and minds of especially America, but worldwide,” the actor told Deadline today. “The madness of this business is, you throw so many balls in the air, hoping that they align as planets, and it works. So, you’re relieved, in a way, that it worked.”
Developed and written...
- 2/3/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Emmy-winning The Americans star Matthew Rhys is returning to FX as the lead and executive producer of Wyrd, a drama inspired by the Dark Horse comic. The project, which is in development at the Disney-owned cable network, hails from Sheldon Turner (Up In the Air), Vendetta Prods., FX Prods. and 20th Television.
Written by Turner, Wyrd is the story of the ultimate immigrant, an extraterrestrial in exile. It centers on Wyrd (Rhys) who was sent to earth in an attempt to better understand humanity. When his people don’t come back for him, he’s forced to assimilate – all while investigating paranormal activity and searching for a way home.
Rhys executive produces alongside his The Americans co-star and wife Keri Russell. Turner and Jennifer Klein executive produce via their Vendetta Productions alongside Mike Richardson, Keith Goldberg and Chris Tongue for Dark Horse.
The four-issue Wyrd book series, created by Curt Pires and Antonio Fuso,...
Written by Turner, Wyrd is the story of the ultimate immigrant, an extraterrestrial in exile. It centers on Wyrd (Rhys) who was sent to earth in an attempt to better understand humanity. When his people don’t come back for him, he’s forced to assimilate – all while investigating paranormal activity and searching for a way home.
Rhys executive produces alongside his The Americans co-star and wife Keri Russell. Turner and Jennifer Klein executive produce via their Vendetta Productions alongside Mike Richardson, Keith Goldberg and Chris Tongue for Dark Horse.
The four-issue Wyrd book series, created by Curt Pires and Antonio Fuso,...
- 12/16/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon Prime Video is not just bringing a roster of horror, comedy and superheroes to Comic-Con@Home, but they are also bringing the first-ever Amazon Virtual-Con which will include virtual experiences and activations that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. Things are set to kick off on San Diego Comic Con’s official YouTube channel and on the Amazon Virtual-Con portal starting at 12 p.m. Pst on July 23.
The Amazon series joining this year’s virtual edition Comic-Con include The Boys, Upload, Truth Seekers and Utopia. Like every Comic-Con, the panels will include cast, creators and crew of the series and will feature fan Q&As, behind-the-scene-stories, breaking news from the aforementioned series.
To further heighten the Comic-Con experience, Amazon Virtual-Con, a virtual convention content hub, will be a destination for fans to access and engage with Amazon’s full range of Comic-Con activations. Fans will be...
The Amazon series joining this year’s virtual edition Comic-Con include The Boys, Upload, Truth Seekers and Utopia. Like every Comic-Con, the panels will include cast, creators and crew of the series and will feature fan Q&As, behind-the-scene-stories, breaking news from the aforementioned series.
To further heighten the Comic-Con experience, Amazon Virtual-Con, a virtual convention content hub, will be a destination for fans to access and engage with Amazon’s full range of Comic-Con activations. Fans will be...
- 7/8/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Written by Curt Pires | Art by Alex Diotto | Published by Image Comics
Every comic book at its heart has an element of wish fulfillment. Comics evolved as entertainment for kids, and the sidekick trope was created to give those kids someone to identify with alongside their favourite hero. If you were like me, however, you wanted to be the real thing. We read these adventures because I guess ultimately we see a better version of ourselves. What would I do if I could fly? had super strength? could time travel? As long as comics exist, so will that wish fulfillment. That is also where writer Curt Pires, and co-plotter Tony Pires, have taken their inspiration. What if…
We start in New Olympus, where our hero Olympian’s fortress has been breached by villain Vilayne and his forces, searching for the Everflow. This is clearly, and affectionately, a riff on Asgard,...
Every comic book at its heart has an element of wish fulfillment. Comics evolved as entertainment for kids, and the sidekick trope was created to give those kids someone to identify with alongside their favourite hero. If you were like me, however, you wanted to be the real thing. We read these adventures because I guess ultimately we see a better version of ourselves. What would I do if I could fly? had super strength? could time travel? As long as comics exist, so will that wish fulfillment. That is also where writer Curt Pires, and co-plotter Tony Pires, have taken their inspiration. What if…
We start in New Olympus, where our hero Olympian’s fortress has been breached by villain Vilayne and his forces, searching for the Everflow. This is clearly, and affectionately, a riff on Asgard,...
- 11/25/2019
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
The Fiction #4
Written by Curt Pires
Illustrated by David Rubin
Colours by Michael Garland
Letters by Colin Bell
Published by Boom! Studios
The Fiction has been a very entertaining and enlightening ride, venturing beyond the nostalgic connections one has with their childhood into deeper emotions like regret and isolation. Each of the characters within The Fiction are given a respectable amount of treatment, gradually learning over the four issues about the way each of them are dealing with these vast emotions and the influence that the past still has on their lives. As the end breathes heavier upon the necks of Kassie, Max and Tyler, they must confront the evil that has embodied their one time friend Tsang to return to their reality alive.
Curt Pires dials down a bit of the sentimental nature of past issues and gets straight to bringing this series to a close. It is a...
Written by Curt Pires
Illustrated by David Rubin
Colours by Michael Garland
Letters by Colin Bell
Published by Boom! Studios
The Fiction has been a very entertaining and enlightening ride, venturing beyond the nostalgic connections one has with their childhood into deeper emotions like regret and isolation. Each of the characters within The Fiction are given a respectable amount of treatment, gradually learning over the four issues about the way each of them are dealing with these vast emotions and the influence that the past still has on their lives. As the end breathes heavier upon the necks of Kassie, Max and Tyler, they must confront the evil that has embodied their one time friend Tsang to return to their reality alive.
Curt Pires dials down a bit of the sentimental nature of past issues and gets straight to bringing this series to a close. It is a...
- 9/16/2015
- by Anthony Spataro
- SoundOnSight
The Fiction #3
Written by Curt Pires
Illustrated by David Rubin
Colours by Michael Garland
Letters by Colin Bell
Published by Boom! Studios
The Fiction #3 opens with a melancholic moment in which Kassie is shown floating within an unknown dark space, speckled with a substance that reminds her of stars. Her monologue is reminiscent of when one looked into the sky as a kid, bewildered at how large the world felt with the multiple, barely visible sparkling lights. Kassie begins to diminish in size, reminded of a sky whose constellations merged memory and truth to try and tell us something; Curt Pires’ words poignantly capturing her state of mind. As Kassie has entered adulthood, she has realized her diminished role in the world around her and how small that makes her feel. With her childhood literally disappearing through her missing friend Tsang and separation of Max as shown in the last issue,...
Written by Curt Pires
Illustrated by David Rubin
Colours by Michael Garland
Letters by Colin Bell
Published by Boom! Studios
The Fiction #3 opens with a melancholic moment in which Kassie is shown floating within an unknown dark space, speckled with a substance that reminds her of stars. Her monologue is reminiscent of when one looked into the sky as a kid, bewildered at how large the world felt with the multiple, barely visible sparkling lights. Kassie begins to diminish in size, reminded of a sky whose constellations merged memory and truth to try and tell us something; Curt Pires’ words poignantly capturing her state of mind. As Kassie has entered adulthood, she has realized her diminished role in the world around her and how small that makes her feel. With her childhood literally disappearing through her missing friend Tsang and separation of Max as shown in the last issue,...
- 8/19/2015
- by Anthony Spataro
- SoundOnSight
The Fiction #2
Written by Curt Pires
Illustrated by David Rubin
Colours by Michael Garland
Letters by Colin Bell
Publshed by Boom! Studios
The newest issue of The Fiction picks up right where the last one left off with Kassie and Max returning to the fictional reality they ventured into as young kids. Kassie has convinced Max to aid her in the hopes of finding Tyler, one of their childhood friends, who has appeared to be taken from their reality into this fictional one.
Curt Pires’s script dials up the emotional connections to the past in this one, relying on the attributes nostalgia gives off to those that enter adulthood. As Kassie and Max venture through the fictional reality, they realize that something is not particularly right with their surroundings. David Rubin’s lines become a lot more jagged and straight edged, causing the trees around them to give off...
Written by Curt Pires
Illustrated by David Rubin
Colours by Michael Garland
Letters by Colin Bell
Publshed by Boom! Studios
The newest issue of The Fiction picks up right where the last one left off with Kassie and Max returning to the fictional reality they ventured into as young kids. Kassie has convinced Max to aid her in the hopes of finding Tyler, one of their childhood friends, who has appeared to be taken from their reality into this fictional one.
Curt Pires’s script dials up the emotional connections to the past in this one, relying on the attributes nostalgia gives off to those that enter adulthood. As Kassie and Max venture through the fictional reality, they realize that something is not particularly right with their surroundings. David Rubin’s lines become a lot more jagged and straight edged, causing the trees around them to give off...
- 7/15/2015
- by Anthony Spataro
- SoundOnSight
The Tomorrows #1
Written by Curt Pires
Illustrated by Jason Copland
Coloured by Adam Metcalfe
Lettered by Colin Bell
Published by Dark Horse Comics
The Tomorrows follows a slew of titles that attack the current state of the technologically hypnotized society that we live in now. It is great to see an influx of books that tackle a very timely subject matter existing in both the present time, such as Material, or even the future, with The Surface and this very title. No matter the locale, the influences, or the timeframe of said books, analyzing and deconstructing how control and consumption is exhibited through the mass individuals of the world can be uniquely tackled through the visual medium of comic books.
Art is illegal and the conglomerate corporation Atlas Inc. holds an oppressive technological control on the citizens of this world; such are the ways of the world of The Tomorrows.
Written by Curt Pires
Illustrated by Jason Copland
Coloured by Adam Metcalfe
Lettered by Colin Bell
Published by Dark Horse Comics
The Tomorrows follows a slew of titles that attack the current state of the technologically hypnotized society that we live in now. It is great to see an influx of books that tackle a very timely subject matter existing in both the present time, such as Material, or even the future, with The Surface and this very title. No matter the locale, the influences, or the timeframe of said books, analyzing and deconstructing how control and consumption is exhibited through the mass individuals of the world can be uniquely tackled through the visual medium of comic books.
Art is illegal and the conglomerate corporation Atlas Inc. holds an oppressive technological control on the citizens of this world; such are the ways of the world of The Tomorrows.
- 7/9/2015
- by Anthony Spataro
- SoundOnSight
The Fiction #1
Written by Curt Pires
Illustrated by David Rubin
Colours by Michael Garland
Letters by Colin Bell
Published by Boom! Studios
One of the great wonders as a young kid is coming across a story, a book, for the first time and completely falling in love with it. It may be the characters, the elaborate setting, or the fantastical elements of said story that keeps you coming back for more. An attachment is born, a link to a certain story that grows over time, allowing you to get lost in another world time and time again. The Fiction #1 takes this concept of the power of imagination within fictional stories to the literal level. What if you were actually transported to the very setting you were reading about and were able to interact with the characters within?
The Fiction begins with a group of kids, fifteen years before the present time,...
Written by Curt Pires
Illustrated by David Rubin
Colours by Michael Garland
Letters by Colin Bell
Published by Boom! Studios
One of the great wonders as a young kid is coming across a story, a book, for the first time and completely falling in love with it. It may be the characters, the elaborate setting, or the fantastical elements of said story that keeps you coming back for more. An attachment is born, a link to a certain story that grows over time, allowing you to get lost in another world time and time again. The Fiction #1 takes this concept of the power of imagination within fictional stories to the literal level. What if you were actually transported to the very setting you were reading about and were able to interact with the characters within?
The Fiction begins with a group of kids, fifteen years before the present time,...
- 6/18/2015
- by Anthony Spataro
- SoundOnSight
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