This just in…
We’ve just learned that Laurell K. Hamilton’s Anita Blake Vampire Hunter is going to be coming your way on TV next year!
~ The Independent Film Channel (IFC) will be airing the series sometime during the summer of 2010. Lionsgate and After Dark Films have signed on as producers of the project.
~ “I’m thrilled to be bringing my characters and world to television for the first time,” stated Hamilton. “After Dark Films, Lionsgate and IFC all push the boundaries on film. I push the boundaries on paper. I can’t wait to see what we can create together.”
~ “This unique partnership with Lionsgate, After Dark, Laurell and Glen continues IFC tv’s commitment to provide groundbreaking content that you cannot find anywhere else” said Evan Shapiro, president of IFC tv and Sundance Channel. “Anita Blake on IFC will offer a fresh and unique take on the genre; the type of approach that defines our brand.”
~ IFC is appealing to its core base of men ages 18-34 who are looking for vampire content. The popularity of the network in this demographic indicates that there is a clear demand for films that delve into provocative topics and nothing is more classically provocative than vampire lore.
~ More info here.
Consider yourself flashed.
Whoa! Damn, I don’t have cable. But what is this about men, Aren’t her readers women???? Anyway, I’d love to see it. Netflix. 2012.
I think they’re hoping for men to tune in since they don’t read like women do, Carolyn. Only thing I can think of!
… this isn’t an April Fool’s joke, is it?
LOL. Well, if it is, they got me good! I found the info and passed it on!
If you check out Lionsgate’s site, they have a link there talking about it also, so hopefully it’s all on the up and up.
Cool beans! I presume they will be doing the animated version based on her comic books, not live action.
Well, damn. Live action, not animated. Hamilton is one of the EP’s – which means she’s funding part of it. Should be interesting to see where this goes.
It’s definetly NOT an Aprils Fools joke.
I have satellite, so I’m hoping we can find the IFC, it’s not a channel I recognize.
The demographics are only for the tv channel NOT for her books. According to her, her demographics vary according to region, and women are at least 50/50. Check out her blog today – Friday for more