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ICv2, linked below, is reporting that RASL by Jeff Smith (Most known for his Bone series) has been optioned by Lionel Wigram, the producer of the Robert Downey Jr. Sherlock Holmes films. This is a Science Fiction Parallel Universe story featuring a former military scientist turn art thief. Even though this might be a good film I’m still waiting for Jeff Smith to allow a studio to make a Bone animated adaptation. But until then we might get RASL.
Librarians will know the name Neil Giaman from his novels and young adult novels. However, comic book fans also know him for his writing skills in the comic book medium, most notably from Sandman published through DC Comic Vertigo imprint. Giaman has been signed on to adapt the Ming Dynasty classic novel Journey to the West into a screenplay.
The film is to be shot in China, but will have an English dialogue with Western and Chinese actors. Many of your library’s manga and anime fans will recognize this title since it has been adapted into both mediums. The most popular versions are Dragon Ball and Saiyuki. Therefore, the library will already have patrons interested in this film when it becomes available. Link below to ICv2 for the full article.
Nickelodeon has announced that in the fourth quarter of 2012 they will be debuting a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series. It will be computer generated and will spot light the turtles martial arts skills more than it has been in previous animated series. Once it is established it is reported that the toy market will also be looked at for some new TMNT figures. Link over to ICv2’s site for the full article.
ICv2 reports that Josh Zetumer has been hired to script a remake of RoboCop. MGM is trying to reboot this character as a possible franchise property. I have to admit I did like the first RoboCop, but the other two not so much. We’ll see if this moves forward past this stage and if it does hopefully it will be a decent film.
Any librarians in the Dodge City, Kansas area let your RPG fans know about Dodge City Public Library’s Dungeons & Dragons event. It will be held Tuesday March, 15, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00p.m. This event for Teens 13 through 19 years of age. When you get to the library you will need to go to the lower level meeting room. This is an event that other libraries can replicate fairly easily.
ICv2 is reporting that Mongoose Publishing will be releasing a history of RPG’s (Role Playing Games) entitled Designs & Dragons. It will cover 60 years of gaming in the RPG arena. As of the time of the article there has been no firm release date or other ordering information. Keep on the look out for this title, it sounds like it will make a nice addition to your library collection. If not for anything else, but there isn’t much out there on the history of RPG’s.
Librarians let all of your fantasy patrons know that HBO has announced that the Game of Thrones will debut on April 17th. It is based on George R.R. Martin’s first book in his Song of Fire and Ice fantasy series. Make the jump below to ICv2’s site for the brief article.
More and more comic books/graphic novels are being looked at for possible movies. The latest is Top Cow’s Crosshair, which has been picked up by Summit Entertainment. The story revolves around a former CIA assassin that is now a dad who finds out he has been programed to kill the president. The full article is linked below to ICv2’s site.
ICv2 & Anime News Network report that the new Pokemon Black & White Nintendo DS combined sold over 1 million units on it’s first day of release.
http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/19596.html
Librarians in the Seattle, Washington area let your manga patrons know that Sakura-Con has added Atsushi Suzumi, creator of Venus Versus Virus, to its guest list. Link below to the full article on Anime News Network. The con is April 22-24. Be aware that this could change with the recent Tsunami in Japan.