“Wide Awake”, a horror-themed webcomic (www.wideawakeonline.com) has been optioned for a live-action film adaptation by Jarrod Feliciano and Mirjana Novkovic at Do-Over Productions., is one of the latest non-superhero comics to get optioned as a film. And the fact that it’s a webcomic that isn’t even finished makes it unique among the slew of Hollywood film options for comic book stories. The comic, which is still ongoing, tells the story of a young woman who dreams of horrific monsters that are more than just figments of her imagination. Originally conceived as an idea for a video game and then a short comic story, it is created by Mirco Pierfederici, Brandon [...]...
- 9/23/2009
- by Costa Koutsoutis
- ShockYa
Even though they put their main character through an unending nightmare, cinematic dreams could be coming true for the creators of "Wide Awake." Do-Over Productions has optioned the horror-themed series for a film adaptation, suggesting the oft-delayed webcomic could be picking up steam.
Created by Eric Trautmann ("Jsa vs. Kobra") and Brandon Jerwa ("Battlestar Galactica: Ghosts") with art by Micro Pierfederici and art direction by David Messina, "Wide Awake" made its debut in 2008 with the short story "Behind The Wall Of Sleep" in Image Comics' "Popgun" Vol. 2 anthology.
It's since been followed by series preview "Blink of an Eye," which sees protagonist Amanda Carter take out her sleep-deprived existence (and coffee shortage) on a hovering, one-eyed mass of tentacles. The slaying of nightmare creatures is routine maintenance for the heroine, who is followed into her waking life by the monsters she battles in her sleep.
Despite the buzz, unfortunately...
Created by Eric Trautmann ("Jsa vs. Kobra") and Brandon Jerwa ("Battlestar Galactica: Ghosts") with art by Micro Pierfederici and art direction by David Messina, "Wide Awake" made its debut in 2008 with the short story "Behind The Wall Of Sleep" in Image Comics' "Popgun" Vol. 2 anthology.
It's since been followed by series preview "Blink of an Eye," which sees protagonist Amanda Carter take out her sleep-deprived existence (and coffee shortage) on a hovering, one-eyed mass of tentacles. The slaying of nightmare creatures is routine maintenance for the heroine, who is followed into her waking life by the monsters she battles in her sleep.
Despite the buzz, unfortunately...
- 7/21/2009
- by Caleb Goellner
- MTV Splash Page
Do-Over Productions has optioned the rights to the online serialized graphic novel Wide Awake.
The Hollywood Reporter states that the story of a young woman who dreams of terrifying monsters from creators Eric Trautmann and Brandon Jerwa will be written and produced by Jarrod Feliciano and Mirjana Novkovic.
A director has yet to be announced.
For a sample of the comic, click here.
The Hollywood Reporter states that the story of a young woman who dreams of terrifying monsters from creators Eric Trautmann and Brandon Jerwa will be written and produced by Jarrod Feliciano and Mirjana Novkovic.
A director has yet to be announced.
For a sample of the comic, click here.
- 7/20/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)
- Fangoria
Do-Over Prods. has optioned the rights to the online serialized graphic novel "Wide Awake," the story of a young woman who dreams of terrifying monsters. The series was created and co-written by Eric Trautmann and Brandon Jerwa with art by Mirco Pierfederici and David Messina.
Jarrod Feliciano and Mirjana Novkovic will produce and write the film adaptation.
Do-Over Productions is currently in production on the crime drama "Fallen Moon," directed by Peter Medak and produced by Feliciano, Novkovic, Valerie McCaffrey, and co-produced by Roger Pugliese.
Jarrod Feliciano and Mirjana Novkovic will produce and write the film adaptation.
Do-Over Productions is currently in production on the crime drama "Fallen Moon," directed by Peter Medak and produced by Feliciano, Novkovic, Valerie McCaffrey, and co-produced by Roger Pugliese.
- 7/19/2009
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Rights to Eric Trautmann and Brandon Jerway's online graphic novel "Wide Awake" is in development at Do-Over Productions. The company has tapped Jarrod Feliciano and Mirjana Novkovic to produced and write the adaptation. The pair are also attached to Fallen Moon , a Peter Medak film also set up at Do-Over. "Wide Awake", illustrated by Mirco Pierfederici and David Messina, focues on a woman named Amanda Carter who "dreams of terrifying monsters." Check out the comic book here .
- 7/19/2009
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Peter Medak will direct the noir-crime drama "Fallen Moon," the tale of a New York City detective investigating the murder of his long-alienated daughter, from an original screenplay written by Jarrod Feliciano and Mirjana Novkovic.
Feliciano, Novkovic and Valerie McCaffrey are producing the Do-Over Prods./Blue Raven Films production.
Filming on the indie production begins this summer in New York and New Jersey.
Medak ("The Krays," "Romeo Is Bleeding) is repped by Gersh Agency and Ensemble Entertainment. The writer/producers are represented by attorney Bianca Bezdek-Goodloe.
Feliciano, Novkovic and Valerie McCaffrey are producing the Do-Over Prods./Blue Raven Films production.
Filming on the indie production begins this summer in New York and New Jersey.
Medak ("The Krays," "Romeo Is Bleeding) is repped by Gersh Agency and Ensemble Entertainment. The writer/producers are represented by attorney Bianca Bezdek-Goodloe.
- 4/3/2009
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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