New Moon knight tv series??

[Hank Pym]

I heard there was going to be a tv series about him, which I wasn't aware of?

Anyone know when this was announced?

 

[Nightwing 52]

The new live action television series was announced by No Equal Entertainment, and Marvel Studios. Only last month.

Here's the full report.

Marvel Pacts with No Equal for Moon Knight
Source: Marvel Entertainment, Inc. October 25, 2006

Marvel Studios, a division of Marvel Entertainment, Inc. and Vancouver based production company, No Equal Entertainment, have entered into an agreement to develop a live-action television series based on Marvel's cult favorite Moon Knight. The announcement was made today by David Maisel of Marvel Entertainment and Larry Sugar of No Equal Entertainment.

First introduced by Marvel Comics in the mid-1970s, Moon Knight remains a true fan favorite as evidenced by the current best-selling comic book series featuring the Super Hero. Moon Knight presents the story of soldier of fortune Marc Spector. After an encounter with the Egyptian god of vengeance and the moon deity Konshu, he became a hero: Moon Knight. The encounter leaves the tormented Spector with even more inner demons to combat. Now as Moon Knight, he hunts criminals in the night, bringing them to justice, and striking fear in the hearts of criminals everywhere. Moon Knight's blend of action, the supernatural, and complex, intriguing characters will serve as the foundation for the live-action series.

"'Moon Knight' has all the elements for an engaging television series. No Equal Entertainment has a real passion for the project and an amazing vision of how to bring the character and storyline to life that will appeal to action and sci-fi enthusiasts," said Mr. Maisel.

The production will be spearheaded by No Equal Entertainment's Sugar. Sugar brings to the project over 35 years experience as a Hollywood executive and producer. His track record includes a wide array of global television series, including: "The Collector," "Romeo," "First Wave," "Dead Man's Gun," and "So Weird."

Mr. Sugar added, "We are delighted to be in business with Marvel Entertainment and believe that 'Moon Knight' will make a compelling and long-lasting television series."

 

[Hank Pym]

Good lord this is just so f'n sweet! I hope we get to see some of the other characters too

 

[Nightwing 52]

Good lord this is just so f'n sweet! I hope we get to see some of the other characters too

Bushman, Marlene, and Frenchie, hopefully they'll all be included. They are each important people in Marc's life. Also, the multiple identities he created, to distance himself from the life he had as a mercenary. Billionaire Steven Grant and taxicab driver Jake Lockley.

 

[Hank Pym]

Bushman, Marlene, and Frenchie, hopefully they'll all be included. They are each important people in Marc's life. Also, the multiple identities he created, to distance himself from the life he had as a mercenary. Billionaire Steven Grant and taxicab driver Jake Lockley.

Oh, I DEF agree with this. Seeing this series on Spike TV or something, I really can't wait.

 

[Nightwing 52]

Oh, I DEF agree with this. Seeing this series on Spike TV or something, I really can't wait.

...No, hopefully it won't end up on Spike.

 

[Spider-Gamer]

...No, hopefully it won't end up on Spike.

I have to agree.

 

[Hank Pym]

...No, hopefully it won't end up on Spike.

Yep, I'm going to agree with this too. Don't know what I was thinking, since Spike was the one who canned Blade.

Thanks Batman.

 

[Roughneck]

I don't think it will work...I think it will be great and I will love it, but I don't think it will last more than one season.

 

[Sabretooth]

Shyeah. Love MK and all,but the general audience isn't going to be interested,methinks.

 

[Crimson_L]

Moon Knight...For sure!

 

[Black Panther]

So...since this thread is about Moon Knight , what exactly made him such a popular character with fans?

 

[Nightwing 52]

So...since this thread is about Moon Knight , what exactly made him such a popular character with fans?

Since his very first debut in Werewolf by Night. Issues 32 and 33, with art by Don Perlin and written by Doug Moench. His actual creators. After his appearance there, readers came to like the character, and was given another story by Moench and Perlin in Marvel Spotlight #28-29:

 

[Black Panther]

Dude...this is actually pretty awesome. When did his FIRST series happen?

 

[Nightwing 52]

Dude...this is actually pretty awesome. When did his FIRST series happen?

Well, he's actually had quite a few. There was his "first" series during the 1980's, written by Doug Moench and art by Bill Sienkiewicz, with the series eventually being cancelled with issue #38. Then Moon Knight: Fist of Khonsu debuted in 1985, which was a six issue mini series. Marc Spector: Moon Knight was released in 1989, written by Terry Kavanagh and art by Stephen Platt. The Marc Spector: Moon Knight special edition and Moon Knight: Divided We Fall were soon written afterward.

Moon Knight also had a limited series in 1998 and 1999. Then of course, there's his current series by Charlie Huston and David Finch.

 

[Black Panther]

Thanks, Bats.

So I'm guessing that Sienciwicks (sp??) and Moench were a good team, huh?

 

[Nightwing 52]

Thanks, Bats.

So I'm guessing that Sienciwicks (sp??) and Moench were a good team, huh?

Yeah. They were also Moon Knight's most recognized team. Moench often made his adventures with the character very dark themed. And Sienkiewicz was known for his covers and artwork, which fans of the comic simply adored.

 

[Muze]

i wonder who they'll get to play him. if it had been a few years back, i would have chosen Michael Paré.

 

[Caliber]

i wonder who they'll get to play him. if it had been a few years back, i would have chosen Michael Paré.

It would be hard to cast Moon Knight since he has many different personalities.

 

[Nightwing 52]

i wonder who they'll get to play him. if it had been a few years back, i would have chosen Michael Paré.

Hopefully it's someone that can breathe life into how Marc deals with his inner demons. As well as showing the different sides of the character, when using the other personas. Such as how maintaining four identities can take toll of the psyche.

 

[Black Panther]

Hopefully it's someone that can breathe life into how Marc deals with his inner demons. As well as showing the different sides of the character, when using the other personas. Such as how maintaining four identities can take toll of the psyche.

AGREED, lets hope they'll get a guy who can actually do his own thing with mk and actually bring a bunch of stuff from the character in the comics. Like what you described. t:


Now, all I'm wondering is when we'll get a MK forum!

 

[cryptic name]

is anybody reading the current comic series? it kicks all kinds of ass.

 

[Nightwing 52]

AGREED, lets hope they'll get a guy who can actually do his own thing with mk and actually bring a bunch of stuff from the character in the comics. Like what you described. t:


Now, all I'm wondering is when we'll get a MK forum!

Until we learn more of the show's progression. It'll probably happen when casting news for the series first surfaces, or when the series will officially be debuting.

 

[Black Panther]

Until we learn more of the show's progression. It'll probably happen when casting news for the series first surfaces, or when the series will officially be debuting.

Correcto.

 

[dr.strange]

speaking of cancelled shows,can you find mantis anywhere? remember daredevil from the hulk tv series? my guess is that itll mostly be a batman ripoff.(and im a mk fan)but hopefully not campy.