JackFetch Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 The fallout between DreamWorks and Universal isn’t stopping Reliance Big Entertainment from flexing its dealmaking muscle. The Indian media conglom has acquired Rob Liefeld’s iconic graphic novel “Youngblood” for Brett Ratner to direct. Reliance inked a development deal with Ratner’s shingle Rat Entertainment, as well as Julia Roberts’ Red Om Films, during the Berlin film fest. The company paid mid six figures for the rights to “Youngblood,” about a superhero team sanctioned and overseen by the U.S. government. Project is the first to emanate from the Indian media conglom’s nine development pacts with Hollywood talent. “Most of the great graphic novels are gone, and ‘Youngblood’ is one of the few comicbooks left with tentpole potential,” Ratner told Daily Variety. “It was a real personal passion project for me, and a lot of people wanted (‘Youngblood’), but the amazing thing about the guys at Reliance is the speed with which they’re able to move.” http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=fe...999799&cs=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Robinson Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Oh. Oh my. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 “Most of the great graphic novels are gone, and ‘Youngblood’ is one of the few comicbooks left with tentpole potential,” Am I the only one that just sees the direct to dvd potential? Is this really what he wants, or will nobody else let him do anything bigger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 They're going to have trouble trying to find actors with feet that small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drqshadow Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Well played, sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 They're going to have trouble trying to find actors with feet that small. Post of the Day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I love having the post of the day before going to work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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