Last year, it was announced that "The Phantom" was being adapted into a four-hour miniseries on SyFy by "Carnivale" creator Daniel Knauf and his son Charles.
While still based on the classic comic strip hero created by Lee Falk, the new miniseries radically updates The Phantom's traditional costume and setting. The miniseries first aired in Canada at the end of December and has finally been put on SyFy's 2010 schedule.
According to a post on SyFy's official Twitter account (via Phantom Site), the two-part "Phantom" miniseries will air in June. The miniseries may also serve as a backdoor pilot for a TV series, depending upon the ratings and fan reaction.
The original "Phantom" comic strip followed Kit Walker — the 21st member of the Walker family to wear the costumed mantle over the course of 500 years. The new Phantom as portrayed by Ryan Carnes is Walker's son, who discovers his legacy...
While still based on the classic comic strip hero created by Lee Falk, the new miniseries radically updates The Phantom's traditional costume and setting. The miniseries first aired in Canada at the end of December and has finally been put on SyFy's 2010 schedule.
According to a post on SyFy's official Twitter account (via Phantom Site), the two-part "Phantom" miniseries will air in June. The miniseries may also serve as a backdoor pilot for a TV series, depending upon the ratings and fan reaction.
The original "Phantom" comic strip followed Kit Walker — the 21st member of the Walker family to wear the costumed mantle over the course of 500 years. The new Phantom as portrayed by Ryan Carnes is Walker's son, who discovers his legacy...
- 3/10/2010
- by Blair Marnell
- MTV Splash Page
While development continues on yet another update of "The Phantom", Moonstone Publishing continues their official comic book adventures of "The Ghost Who Walks':
"...Investigator 'Laughton Brice', brilliant as she is icily beautiful, traces the true origins of 'The Phantom' into the 'Deep Woods', ultimately meeting the 'Ghost Who Walks' face to face. In a deadly cat-and-mouse game of deceitful double-crosses and unexpected alliance, the 'Man Who Cannot Die' finally faces his most evil and ancient adversary..."
Although stalled by their government's pullback of film tax credits, Australian production company Sherlock Symington Productions continues to develop their previously announced "Phantom: Legacy" feature, based on creator Lee Falk's newspaper comic strip "The Phantom".
Bruce Sherlock, executive producer of Paramount's 1996 "Phantom" movie starring Billy Zane, is teamed with Howard Symington to produce "Phantom: Legacy" and was not involved with the 2009 Montreal-shot Syfy Mow, referred to on IMDb as "an abomination".
"Phantom: Legacy,...
"...Investigator 'Laughton Brice', brilliant as she is icily beautiful, traces the true origins of 'The Phantom' into the 'Deep Woods', ultimately meeting the 'Ghost Who Walks' face to face. In a deadly cat-and-mouse game of deceitful double-crosses and unexpected alliance, the 'Man Who Cannot Die' finally faces his most evil and ancient adversary..."
Although stalled by their government's pullback of film tax credits, Australian production company Sherlock Symington Productions continues to develop their previously announced "Phantom: Legacy" feature, based on creator Lee Falk's newspaper comic strip "The Phantom".
Bruce Sherlock, executive producer of Paramount's 1996 "Phantom" movie starring Billy Zane, is teamed with Howard Symington to produce "Phantom: Legacy" and was not involved with the 2009 Montreal-shot Syfy Mow, referred to on IMDb as "an abomination".
"Phantom: Legacy,...
- 2/13/2010
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Australia loves The Phantom, so when news broke over the weekend that the comic strip legend was returning to the silver screen, the local media began covering it in earnest.
Tim Boyle told the Courier Mail that he would love to direct The Phantom Legacy which he is writing. The writer/director most recently saw his The Plex released internationally. He has worked with far smaller budgets than the $87 million producer Bruce Sherlock estimated the film will require.
Boyle says he’s up to the challenge and envisions Sam Worthington as ideal for the Ghost Who Walks. Worthington will next be seen in Terminator Salvation next May. Worthington also appeared in Boyle’s Fink so they are familiar with one another.
The writer has moved to Los Angeles for three months to work with Sherlock on locking down pre-production details from distribution to casting. A director choice is expected in January.
Tim Boyle told the Courier Mail that he would love to direct The Phantom Legacy which he is writing. The writer/director most recently saw his The Plex released internationally. He has worked with far smaller budgets than the $87 million producer Bruce Sherlock estimated the film will require.
Boyle says he’s up to the challenge and envisions Sam Worthington as ideal for the Ghost Who Walks. Worthington will next be seen in Terminator Salvation next May. Worthington also appeared in Boyle’s Fink so they are familiar with one another.
The writer has moved to Los Angeles for three months to work with Sherlock on locking down pre-production details from distribution to casting. A director choice is expected in January.
- 12/20/2008
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
An Australian company named Sherlock Symington Productions has won the rights to The Phantom Legacy, a reboot of the superhero franchise.
The latest adaptation will cost the company roughly $87 million, so they aren’t taking the redo lightly. That is a huge gamble, mate. The first try in 1996 only made $17 million domestic. The bald Billy Zane starred at the peak of his career alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones as the sassy love interest. How can you top that?
“It has the makings of a blockbuster,” producer Bruce Sherlock told The Associated Press of the reboot. “There’s some surprises that will thrill the Phantom fans worldwide.” I’m sure those five people are on the edge of their seats…
Tim Boyle, the writer behind The Phantom Legacy, recently posted a few updates on his MySpace blog. He first clarified the new movie will not be a sequel of any kind, but an entirely new “re-launch.
The latest adaptation will cost the company roughly $87 million, so they aren’t taking the redo lightly. That is a huge gamble, mate. The first try in 1996 only made $17 million domestic. The bald Billy Zane starred at the peak of his career alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones as the sassy love interest. How can you top that?
“It has the makings of a blockbuster,” producer Bruce Sherlock told The Associated Press of the reboot. “There’s some surprises that will thrill the Phantom fans worldwide.” I’m sure those five people are on the edge of their seats…
Tim Boyle, the writer behind The Phantom Legacy, recently posted a few updates on his MySpace blog. He first clarified the new movie will not be a sequel of any kind, but an entirely new “re-launch.
- 12/18/2008
- by Jeff Leins
- newsinfilm.com
The Associated Press is reporting that an Australian production company has acquired the rights to The Phantom Legacy, a sequel to the 1996 flick, The Phantom, which starred Billy Zane as the masked hero who fights evil from his jungle headquarters. It also starred Kristy Swanson, Treat Williams, James Remar and Catherine Zeta-Jones. The Phantom began as a daily newspaper comic strip by Lee Falk in 1936. The protagonist — alter ego Kit Walker — is the 21st in a family of men who have passed the task of fighting injustice onto their sons. The first Phantom took the job to avenge his father's death at the hands of pirates. Legacy is being written by Tim Boyle who says the film will be set in the present day and will deal with the concept of destiny. It will also focus on the Father/Son relationship, and what it means to be The Phantom. Producer Bruce Sherlock,...
- 12/16/2008
- by James Cook
- TheMovingPicture.net
Fans of "The Phantom" - the purple man is back!
According to the Associated Press, someone in Australia is very eager to develop a follow-up to the 1996 flick. The project is titled "The Phantom Legacy," and it is expected to start shooting some time next year.
Screenwriter Tim Boyle told the AP the film will focus on what it means to run around as the Phantom. Meanwhile, producer Bruce Sherlock said it will be better than its predecessor. Of course he said that...
Other than that, the only thing we know is that the flick is budgeted at $87 million. "The Phantom" is based on a character created by Lee Falk. Billy Zane played the masked hero in the first film, which also starred Catherine Zeta-Jones.
The question is, how really wants to see another "Phantom"? Feel free to share your thoughts on this after the jump.
According to the Associated Press, someone in Australia is very eager to develop a follow-up to the 1996 flick. The project is titled "The Phantom Legacy," and it is expected to start shooting some time next year.
Screenwriter Tim Boyle told the AP the film will focus on what it means to run around as the Phantom. Meanwhile, producer Bruce Sherlock said it will be better than its predecessor. Of course he said that...
Other than that, the only thing we know is that the flick is budgeted at $87 million. "The Phantom" is based on a character created by Lee Falk. Billy Zane played the masked hero in the first film, which also starred Catherine Zeta-Jones.
The question is, how really wants to see another "Phantom"? Feel free to share your thoughts on this after the jump.
- 12/16/2008
- by Franck Tabouring
- screeninglog.com
The Phantom never dies. From father to son, the legacy is passed on, protecting Africa from evil in all forms dating back 21 generations. A second generation live-action film about the ageless hero was announced by Symington Productions according to the Associated Press.
Producer Bruce Sherlock obtained the rights to explore the themes in The Phantom Legacy. He had been an executive producer on the 1996 Paramount Pictures Phantom, which starred Billy Zane as the Ghost Who Walks. The movie suffered from poor marketing but was better than most recall.
The new film, to be shot down under where Symington is based, is budgeted at $87 million and screenwriter Tim Boyle said the movie will focus on the “Father/Son relationship, and what it means to be The Phantom. The film will be set in the present day and will deal with the concept of destiny."
"It has the makings of a blockbuster,...
Producer Bruce Sherlock obtained the rights to explore the themes in The Phantom Legacy. He had been an executive producer on the 1996 Paramount Pictures Phantom, which starred Billy Zane as the Ghost Who Walks. The movie suffered from poor marketing but was better than most recall.
The new film, to be shot down under where Symington is based, is budgeted at $87 million and screenwriter Tim Boyle said the movie will focus on the “Father/Son relationship, and what it means to be The Phantom. The film will be set in the present day and will deal with the concept of destiny."
"It has the makings of a blockbuster,...
- 12/15/2008
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
He was the first to revel in skin-tight costumes -- a slippery slope that paved the way for Joel Schumacher to make superheroes nippley. He was also the first to throw on a mask with no visible pupils -- but while the Phantom may have been a trendsetter years ago, his trip to Hollywood was anything but. The 1996 release of The Phantom was a flop, even with the devilishly charming Billy Zane donning the purple tights.
But that's not stopping an Australian production company. Yahoo reports that Sherlock Symington Productions has nabbed the rights to The Phantom Legacy -- a follow-up to the first film. Expected to boast an $87 million price tag, the film will rip The Phantom out of the past and into the present while dealing with "the Father/Son relationship, and what it means to be The Phantom." Tim Boyle wrote the script and producer Bruce Sherlock...
But that's not stopping an Australian production company. Yahoo reports that Sherlock Symington Productions has nabbed the rights to The Phantom Legacy -- a follow-up to the first film. Expected to boast an $87 million price tag, the film will rip The Phantom out of the past and into the present while dealing with "the Father/Son relationship, and what it means to be The Phantom." Tim Boyle wrote the script and producer Bruce Sherlock...
- 12/15/2008
- by Monika Bartyzel
- Cinematical
What the Billy Zane?! The Associated Press is claiming that an Australia production company is developing a sequel to the 1996 comic book movie The Phantom called The Phantom Legacy. Apparently the project is already budgeted at $87 million and has a script written by Tim Boyle, of The Big Night Out and Fink previously. The story will be set in the present day and focus on "the father/son relationship, and what it means to be The Phantom" as well as "the concept of destiny." Producer Bruce Sherlock, who was also an executive producer on the original, told the AP that The Phantom Legacy "has the makings of a blockbuster. There's some surprises that will thrill the Phantom fans worldwide." There are still Phantom fans? For some odd reason, this all seems a bit sketchy, especially considering it's coming from reporters in Australia without any other official confirmation. The article also...
- 12/15/2008
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
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