To Hunt, To Howl, To Spend Eternity in Development Hell
I’m sure that many ElfQuest fans – like me – are not planning on holding our breaths given the series’ history in Hollywood, but this seems hopeful.
“Elfquest,” the cult comic by Wendy and Richard Pini, is heading to the big screen courtesy of Warners Bros. and Rawson Thurber.Thurber will write, direct and produce the feature, whose format is undetermined.
“Format is undetermined” piques my interest, in particular. The Pinis (no typos, no typos…) have been insistent in the past that their story be told in animation, but Wendy has recently come out in favor of pursuing a film in other formats, as well. While I would still love to see an animated movie, I can’t help but ponder the possibilities. A CG movie? Or could Warner Brothers possibly be looking for something to hitch their “We can pull off a Lord of the Rings, too” wagon to?
Of course, I also find it funny that WB finally picks up ElfQuest only after their contract to publish with DC Comics expires.
UPDATED: Over at Wendy Words, Wendy Pini sheds some light on the undetermined format:
There’s almost nothing to say about the movie itself, yet. It will probably be a combination of CGI and live action. It will probably take about two years to make. Rawson is writing the script and producing as well as directing (a la Guillermo del Toro on Hellboy). Richard and I will be acting as consultants all the way through.