Universal Cable Productions (UCP) along with Benderspink (We’re the Millers,Ride Along) continue to make their mark in the ever popular sci-fi, superhero genre. UCP and Benderspink are developing the comic bookDreadstarinto a scripted series with iconic comic artist and creatorJim Starlin(“Guardians of the Galaxy”, “Captain Marvel” and the “Infinity Gauntlet” Trilogy) who will serve as executive producer and writer. Ford Gilmore is also signed on to produce. The announcement was made today byDawn Olmstead, Executive Vice President, Development at UCP, who had this to say in a statement..
“Jim Starlin’s cosmic space opera is a great read and it’s time for Vanth Dreadstar to make his television debut. UCP and Benderspink believe this series will galvanize existingDreadstarcomic followers and ignite a new generation of fans especially withJimat the helm.”
Dreadstaris based on the classic character from the Marvel-owned Epic Comics imprint and centers on Vanth Dreadstar, sole survivor of the entire Milky Way galaxy, and an ensemble cast of crewmates, including cyborg sorcerer Syzygy Darklock, and their struggle to end an ancient war between two powerful, evil empires: The Church of The Instrumentality, run by the Lord Papal; and the Monarchy, administered by King Gregzor. Here’s whatJim Starlinhad to say in his own statement.
“I considerDreadstarto be an extension of my family, so it took me a while to feel comfortable letting anyone else take care of this project. It has taken some time, but I know I’ve put my trust in the right team and I’m excited to collaborate with Universal Cable Productions and Benderspink to bringDreadstar’s unique brand of chaos to television.”
Jim Starlinhas been a leading creative force in the comic book industry for over four decades. He has worked on iconic characters ranging from Iron Man and Batman to The Avengers and the Justice League. Outside of comics,Jimhas written four prose novels withDiana Graziunas, “Among Madmen”, “Lady El”, “Pawns”, and “Thinning the Predators”.
In addition to collaborating onDreadstar, Universal Cable Productions and Benderspink are working withEvan Daugherty(Divergent,Snow White and the Huntsman) to develop the stylish, pulpy adventureFive GhostsbyFrank BarbiereandChris Mooneyhamfor Syfy network. Other projects in development at UCP include the horror comic bookNight Marywith IDW Entertainment created byRick RemenderandKieron Dwyer, and an untitled project with best-selling graphic novelist Warren Ellis.
