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JamesG · 09-02-2010, 01:08 PM

Comic icon ‘The Sandman’ TV series in works
by Borys Kit & James Hibberd | September 1, 2010

Exclu: “The Sandman,” the Neil Gaiman-penned comic book series considered a seminal work in the medium, is in the early stages of being developed into a TV series.

Warner Bros. TV is in the midst of acquiring television rights from sister company DC Entertainment and is in talks with several writer-producers about adapting the 1990s series.

At the top of the list is Eric Kripke, creator of the CW’s horror-tinged "Supernatural".

“Sandman” told the tale of Morpheus, the Lord of the Dreaming, a deity who personifies dreams. The book began in the horror realm but quickly made its mark in fantasy and mythology as Gaiman introduced the Endless, a group of powerful brothers and sisters that includes Destiny, Death, Destruction, Despair, Desire and Delirium (as well as Dream).

The book helped establish DC’s Vertigo imprint and won several awards. It also was one of the few comics that segued from the comics crowd, entering the intellectual and art worlds and winning over a large non-comics-reading audience, particularly via a devoted female following.

A movie version of “Sandman” had been in development since the mid-’90s, with an early version involving Roger Avary. That cooled earlier in the decade, with the thinking that to the best way to tackle an adaptation is the TV route.

At one point DC was in talks with HBO and James Mangold to develop a show without WBTV’s involvement, but that never coalesced.

Gaiman was not officially involved with the HBO attempt, though he and Mangold held several rounds of talks surrounding characters and story. The author is not involved in the latest development, though because it is early in the process, that could change.

Kripke has been described as interested in tackling an adaptation but cautious because the comic book has such a passionate following and is held in such high regard. It’s the kind of series where each production decision, from casting to script to design, would be scrutinized by devotees.

Still, Kripke managed to create and sustain "Supernatural", which week in and week out deals with fantasy, mythological and horror elements. He also displayed a certain amount of creative integrity when he stuck to his guns by not returning as showrunner when the network renewed the series for a sixth season after he completed a planned five-season story line

WBTV and WME, which reps Kripke, declined to comment.

http://livefeed.hollywoodreporter.co...-in-works.html

JamesG · 03-14-2011, 09:03 PM

"Supernatural" Vet Reveals Fate of Sandman TV Series
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
March 14, 2011

Today, The Hollywood Reporter received an update on the Sandman television series.

With the pilot season well underway, it looks like Sandman didn't make the cut. "Unfortunately, for a lot of varying reasons, Sandman is not in the works, at least for this season," Kripke told THR.

That doesn't mean the potential series is dead. Kripke is hopeful he'll be able to get it off the ground in the future.

http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news...s.php?id=18416

Retro4Life · 03-14-2011, 09:17 PM

For the love of God, keep Tim Burton away from this!!

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JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,121	TV Series Based on "The Sandman" Comics is Put To Rest... for now Comic icon ‘The Sandman’ TV series in works by Borys Kit & James Hibberd \| September 1, 2010 Exclu: “The Sandman,” the Neil Gaiman-penned comic book series considered a seminal work in the medium, is in the early stages of being developed into a TV series. Warner Bros. TV is in the midst of acquiring television rights from sister company DC Entertainment and is in talks with several writer-producers about adapting the 1990s series. At the top of the list is Eric Kripke, creator of the CW’s horror-tinged "Supernatural". “Sandman” told the tale of Morpheus, the Lord of the Dreaming, a deity who personifies dreams. The book began in the horror realm but quickly made its mark in fantasy and mythology as Gaiman introduced the Endless, a group of powerful brothers and sisters that includes Destiny, Death, Destruction, Despair, Desire and Delirium (as well as Dream). The book helped establish DC’s Vertigo imprint and won several awards. It also was one of the few comics that segued from the comics crowd, entering the intellectual and art worlds and winning over a large non-comics-reading audience, particularly via a devoted female following. A movie version of “Sandman” had been in development since the mid-’90s, with an early version involving Roger Avary. That cooled earlier in the decade, with the thinking that to the best way to tackle an adaptation is the TV route. At one point DC was in talks with HBO and James Mangold to develop a show without WBTV’s involvement, but that never coalesced. Gaiman was not officially involved with the HBO attempt, though he and Mangold held several rounds of talks surrounding characters and story. The author is not involved in the latest development, though because it is early in the process, that could change. Kripke has been described as interested in tackling an adaptation but cautious because the comic book has such a passionate following and is held in such high regard. It’s the kind of series where each production decision, from casting to script to design, would be scrutinized by devotees. Still, Kripke managed to create and sustain "Supernatural", which week in and week out deals with fantasy, mythological and horror elements. He also displayed a certain amount of creative integrity when he stuck to his guns by not returning as showrunner when the network renewed the series for a sixth season after he completed a planned five-season story line WBTV and WME, which reps Kripke, declined to comment. http://livefeed.hollywoodreporter.co...-in-works.html Attached Images
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Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	For the love of God, keep Tim Burton away from this!!
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JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,121	*"Supernatural" Vet Reveals Fate of Sandman TV Series* Source: The Hollywood Reporter March 14, 2011 Today, The Hollywood Reporter received an update on the Sandman television series. With the pilot season well underway, it looks like Sandman didn't make the cut. "Unfortunately, for a lot of varying reasons, Sandman is not in the works, at least for this season," Kripke told THR. That doesn't mean the potential series is dead. Kripke is hopeful he'll be able to get it off the ground in the future. http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news...s.php?id=18416