Movie News: The Deep
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Technicolor Options Rights to Animated Award-Winning Graphic Novel Series, THE DEEP
(marketwire.com) Technicolor (EURONEXT PARIS: TCH) has optioned the rights for the international hit graphic novel series, THE DEEP, created by writer Tom Taylor (Star Wars: Blood Ties, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, Injustice: Gods Among Us) and illustrator James Brouwer (Justice League Beyond), and published by Gestalt Comics.
The Deep: Here Be Dragons graphic novel won the Aurealis Award (Australia's annual literary awards for science fiction, fantasy and fiction) for "Best Illustrated Book / Graphic Novel" of 2011 and was also nominated for "Best Children's Fiction (illustrated)." Technicolor Digital Productions aims to develop and produce 26 half-hour episodes of THE DEEP, which follows the incredible adventures of a family of underwater explorers. The CGI- animated series targets Kids 8 - 12 and their families. Each self-contained episode of THE DEEP will bring the family a step closer to unraveling the mysteries of the deep sea; and every story will be filled with action, adventure, incredible sea monsters, fantastic vehicles, unbelievable bravery, and the odd family squabble, of course!
"THE DEEP is one of those unique properties that truly appeals to all ages and genders by delivering compelling entertainment in the form of enthralling adventure, heart-pounding danger, laugh out loud humor and incredible discoveries all wrapped in unbreakable familial relationships," said Steven Wendland, Vice President, Technicolor Digital Productions. "It's the family we all dreamed of being a part of when we were kids and are anxious and excited to share with our own children now."
"Technicolor is the ideal animation studio to bring THE DEEP to life," added Robert Chandler, Executive Producer, THE DEEP. "The CG team at Technicolor has the ability not only to visually knock your socks off, but also to deliver moments of tenderness, character and heart. That's why THE DEEP and Technicolor make a great partnership. It is that special combination which leads to creating great series and stories."
(marketwire.com) Technicolor (EURONEXT PARIS: TCH) has optioned the rights for the international hit graphic novel series, THE DEEP, created by writer Tom Taylor (Star Wars: Blood Ties, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, Injustice: Gods Among Us) and illustrator James Brouwer (Justice League Beyond), and published by Gestalt Comics.
The Deep: Here Be Dragons graphic novel won the Aurealis Award (Australia's annual literary awards for science fiction, fantasy and fiction) for "Best Illustrated Book / Graphic Novel" of 2011 and was also nominated for "Best Children's Fiction (illustrated)." Technicolor Digital Productions aims to develop and produce 26 half-hour episodes of THE DEEP, which follows the incredible adventures of a family of underwater explorers. The CGI- animated series targets Kids 8 - 12 and their families. Each self-contained episode of THE DEEP will bring the family a step closer to unraveling the mysteries of the deep sea; and every story will be filled with action, adventure, incredible sea monsters, fantastic vehicles, unbelievable bravery, and the odd family squabble, of course!
"THE DEEP is one of those unique properties that truly appeals to all ages and genders by delivering compelling entertainment in the form of enthralling adventure, heart-pounding danger, laugh out loud humor and incredible discoveries all wrapped in unbreakable familial relationships," said Steven Wendland, Vice President, Technicolor Digital Productions. "It's the family we all dreamed of being a part of when we were kids and are anxious and excited to share with our own children now."
"Technicolor is the ideal animation studio to bring THE DEEP to life," added Robert Chandler, Executive Producer, THE DEEP. "The CG team at Technicolor has the ability not only to visually knock your socks off, but also to deliver moments of tenderness, character and heart. That's why THE DEEP and Technicolor make a great partnership. It is that special combination which leads to creating great series and stories."
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When I saw that movie in the theater, she was permanently etched into my then-seven-year-old mind.