DevaShard is GO!

[Dew k. Mosi]

Well, look who is writing this! (http://www.filmfetish.com/2009/09/17/epic-fantasy-graphic-novel-series-devashard-headed-to-big-screen/)


Fluid Comics’ DevaShard, which recently previewed at San Diego Comic-Con, is making its way to the big screen, courtesy of Vanquish Motion Pictures.

Vanquish toppers Jay Douglas and Nav Gupta won an apparently fierce bidding war for the 25 issue series DevaShard, sparked by its successful debut at the Con, and have tapped Heather Kenealy – who worked with the pair on the upcoming action indie feature Hour of the Assassins – to pen the screenplay, from a treatment by Underworld co-creator, actor and comics guru Kevin Grevioux, who will also executive produce the film.

DevaShard, crafted by Fluid Comics’ Zen, Keith Burns and Johnny Tam, is inspired by Asian mythology, centering on two forsaken sons – one born of darkness, the other of light – who are struggling to find their place in a grim world riddled with corrupt kingdoms, cursed demons and terrifying magic. Fluid Comics’ Simon Squibb and Helen Griffiths are publishing the comic series, which has been met with rave reviews since its Asia release.

“The densely diverse world and characters which DevaShard possesses is just too damn cool not to be seen on screen,” said Douglas.

Currently, Douglas and Gupta are also producing the globe-trotting adventure video game Broken Sword with Radar Pictures, while Grevioux recently prepped the indie comics The Pale Horseman and I, Frankenstein, the latter of which is also headed to theaters as a live-action monster movie (SEE HERE).

I for one, can’t wait to see what film production designers can do visually with the work of artist Simon Bisley, who I’ve been a fan of for years.

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs148.snc1/5491_122727290016_536535016_2313832_7797693_n.jpg

Covers for the DevaShard comic, including a variant by Frank Cho are available in the link.

[deathshead2]

I've never heard of this before.

[Majic Walrus]

I haven't either, but my good friend Dew has just encouraged me to check it out.

[Dew k. Mosi]

It's a comic smash in Hong Kong based on Indian Mythology written by Scotsmen, and is now going to be an American film starring a lycan and written by a Hypester.

[deathshead2]

Which hypester?

[Dew k. Mosi]

Me :)

[deathshead2]

Me :)How was I suppose to know this? I guess its safe to assume your the girl in the photo with Kevin?

Also should I assume this is going to be some big budget DTV movie? Or are you guys going with a more Kick-ass, Soloman Kane make a good movie and hope it gets picked up kind of deal?


Also...do you need any slave labor(intern) when the movie is shooting?


Oh and good job!:woot:

[enterthemadness]

Yeah....don't tell me it's Sci-Fi Channel in the end.

[Dew k. Mosi]

Nope, we have an executive producer, and a director attached, but I am not allowed to say their names until the press release. I'll give you a couple hints though. They were attached to three out of the following four movies: Tropic Thunder, Pirates of the Caribbean, District 9 and Austin Powers

[enterthemadness]

Nope, we have an executive producer, and a director attached, but I am not allowed to say their names until the press release. I'll give you a couple hints though. They were attached to three out of the following four movies: Tropic Thunder, Pirates of the Caribbean, District 9 and Austin Powers

Well, could you please, please, tell us if it's being made with the idea of a theater release on some scale or just DTV/TV/Internet/VOD?

[deathshead2]

No matter how long I look at the wikis for all those, not one has anything in common.

Guess I'll just wait.

[deathshead2]

Well, could you please, please, tell us if it's being made with the idea of a theater release on some scale or just DTV/TV/Internet/VOD?I think its safe to guess they plan on theater showings based on the movies she mentioned.

[Dew k. Mosi]

We are developing it for wide screen, world wide release with a projected time frame of 2011

[deathshead2]

Film this sucker at the Screen Gems backlot in Wilmington. I want a job.

[chaseter]

The only thing I know from all of this is that is the big guy from Underworld.

[enterthemadness]

We are developing it for wide screen, world wide release with a projected time frame of 2011

Well, no one really films in full screen these days...

2011. Sounds not rushed. Like is it summer, fall, spring, winter, autumn, of 2011?

[Dew k. Mosi]

Can't say much more, but most of the filming will be at the Ramoji Film City (http://www.ramojifilmcity.com/) in Hyderabad, India

[deathshead2]

Can't say much more, but most of the filming will be at the Ramoji Film City (http://www.ramojifilmcity.com/) in Hyderabad, India
Dew...I can't get a job there.


And my God! Is that place like a theme park. I can't get there page to go to other places but my God thats huge...and they have their own hotel.

[Dew k. Mosi]

Yeah, it's like Universal Studios... In India. We're hoping to start shooting there next year before Typhoon Season, HAHAHA, what the **** am I getting myself into?

[DarkReflections]

Nope, we have an executive producer, and a director attached, but I am not allowed to say their names until the press release. I'll give you a couple hints though. They were attached to three out of the following four movies: Tropic Thunder, Pirates of the Caribbean, District 9 and Austin Powers

holy...:wow:. congratulations dew. :yay:

[chaseter]

What is DevaShard about.

[Dew k. Mosi]

A man who is the son of a god, and a man who is the son of a demon have to save the human world from dark forces that threaten to leave the world of mythology and overwhelm our world... the trouble is, one doesn't remember who he is, and the other remembers all too well.

[chaseter]

It looks like Metalocalypse meets World of Warcraft.

Just please dear God don't make it as bad as Dragonball De-evolution:(

[Dew k. Mosi]

If it is that bad, shoot me

[ComicChick]

congratulations on this opportunity Dew. I know you'll make the best of it

[patrickbateman]

congratulations Dew i'm in Bangalore keep droping in an out of HYD at times. Imagine if we finally cross paths man.

Glad to see a Hypester climbing up the ladder.

[patrickbateman]

Add the Golconda fort to your list if you can .. (if you have the time, do check it up in HYD) sure the RFC sets are great but they kinda lack the accuracy of a real fort.

[Antonello Blueberry]

Nope, we have an executive producer, and a director attached, but I am not allowed to say their names until the press release. I'll give you a couple hints though. They were attached to three out of the following four movies: Tropic Thunder, Pirates of the Caribbean, District 9 and Austin Powers
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
I hope one day I'll be able to write on the boards that my movie was optioned.

[Bad Supe's Girl]

Congratulations Dew!

[Dew k. Mosi]

thanks, guys, and I'll look into that fort, patrickbateman

[Dew k. Mosi]

MTV's article (http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/09/18/fluid-comics-fantasy-centric-devashard-picked-up-for-film-adaptation/)

Variety's article (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118008820.html?categoryid=1236&cs=1)

Hahaha, this is awesome

[Dew k. Mosi]

MTV's article (http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/09/18/fluid-comics-fantasy-centric-devashard-picked-up-for-film-adaptation/)

Variety's article (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118008820.html?categoryid=1236&cs=1)

Hahaha, this is awesome

[Majic Walrus]

Hell yeah! That is awesome.

[Antonello Blueberry]

MTV's article (http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/09/18/fluid-comics-fantasy-centric-devashard-picked-up-for-film-adaptation/)

Variety's article (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118008820.html?categoryid=1236&cs=1)

Hahaha, this is awesome
You're taking over the world...

[Alexia Dark]

Congrats! That's so exciting! I hope you have a wonderful experience :D.

[Sensi]

Congratulations Dew, what an amazing opportunity. Wish you the best. You so justly deserve it.

[Dew k. Mosi]

Thanks guys!

[knowsbleed]

MTV's article (http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/09/18/fluid-comics-fantasy-centric-devashard-picked-up-for-film-adaptation/)

Variety's article (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118008820.html?categoryid=1236&cs=1)

Hahaha, this is awesome

Interesting... I'm glad there are going to be more fantasy based movies out there. What kind of direction are you guys going to take on it? A more LotR type movie or something more fast paced and modern looking?

[JewishHobbit]

Congradulations Dew, I hope it turns out great.

I'd be more cheerful about it but the avatar above mine is totaly freaking me out.

[Dew k. Mosi]

Interesting... I'm glad there are going to be more fantasy based movies out there. What kind of direction are you guys going to take on it? A more LotR type movie or something more fast paced and modern looking?

We are looking more towards a combination of the two. There are scenes in the fantasy realm as well as those in the modern times as the worlds collide.

[Dew k. Mosi]

Examiner's Article (http://www.examiner.com/x-19417-Hollywood-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Hong-Kongs-DevaShard-gets-a-big-screen-treatment)

[Dew k. Mosi]

New DevaShard News! (http://www.examiner.com/x-19417-Hollywood-Comic-Books-Examiner) Read all about it! Big announcement and on my birthday too :)