PRODUCER RICHARD SAPERSTEIN OPTIONS IDW PUBLISHING'S CONTROVERSIAL COMIC TITLE "SNAKED" FOR FEATURE FILM
IDW Continues Expansion into Film World after Success of 30 Days of Night
On the heels of the success of the motion picture adaptation of the graphic novel 30 Days of Night, IDW Publishing, a division of IDT Internet Mobile Group, announced that another of its graphic novels has been optioned by a major feature film producer. Producer Richard Saperstein, former President of Production of Dimension Films, who has overseen such films as 1408, Rob Zombie's Halloween, The Mist, John Q, The Punisher, Frequency, and Se7en, has optioned IDW's hot, new comic series, Snaked. IDW Publishing president and founder Ted Adams and Snaked author Clifford Meth are executive producers. Shara Kay will co-produce and Mr. Meth will write the screenplay.
An instant horror sensation upon its release in December, 2007, the first Snaked comic sold out at stores across the country. The third book in the series was released on February 13th. Based on an original story by Mr. Meth, whom Barnes & Noble calls "one of dark fiction's best kept secrets," Snaked is a horror-noir that follows the personal and political exploits of a government employee with supernatural, snake-like abilities. First illustrated by Dave Cockrum (co-creator of the "New X-Men"), Snaked has featured cover art by Ashley Wood and illustrations by Rufus Dayglo.
Mr. Saperstein was drawn to the story's dynamic characters and timely political message. "As a producer," he says, "I'm drawn to characters that are forced to explore the limits of their own humanity in situations that test their rational minds. The political arena forms the perfect backdrop for Clifford Meth's heady mix of horror, sex and mayhem. I am also pleased to be working with Ted Adams and the folks at IDW, who are always breaking new ground in the world of comics and graphic novels."
"If there is one thing I have learned from my experience with the filmmaking community," said Mr. Adams, "it is to work with the very best. We experienced that luxury on 30 Days of Night and now we're fortunate to be partnered with Richard Saperstein, a renowned producer with a stellar track record. Snaked is the most controversial book we have ever published and I know that Richard will bring this story to the screen with incredible style, wit and daring."
