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• Series: The Dark Knight, Thor, Thor, Superman (Nolan/Snyder Relaunch), The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises (Batman 3), The Wolverine (Wolverine 2), Wilson, Government Bodies, Scary Larry (Little Gloomy)

Let The SUPERMAN Casting Rumors Begin

Comics2Film: Zack Snyder and SUPERMAN
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Casting begins on Superman so let the rumors fly! Plus: Dark Knight start date tipped? Clowes preps Wilson for big screen. Government Bodies gets TV deal and more! It's your Comics2Film 10.11.19!

Clowes Preps WILSON For Big Screen

Indie comics creator Dan Clowes has seen a number of his comics adapted into film, with the critically acclaimed Ghost World being prominent among them. Now Deadline.com reports that Clowes is penning the script for a film based on his graphic novel  Wilson.

The movie is being lined up at Fox Searchlight as a potential directing vehicle for Sideways director Alexander Payne, who is also producing. Josh Donen of Sam Raimi's Stars Road is producing as well.

Wilson focuses on an embittered divorced man and his attempts to re-engage with the world while staving off his own overwhelming pessimism. The work is Clowes first original graphic novel, which is to say it's not a collection of previously-serialized work.

Thanks to AntoBlueberry for the submission.

GOVERNMENT  BODIES Gets TV Deal

Indie comics shingle Frozen Beach Studios announced recently that its comic book series Government Bodies has been optioned for television development by Reservoir Films. Nu Image, Inc. is the sales agent.

According to their press release, the Government Bodies are a secretive squad of covert operatives, led by a rogue FBI agent, who attempt to destroy the criminal enterprise that has set up shop along the Gulf coast. Set in New Orleans, this tightly-knit group of ex-Special Forces officers, tactical geniuses, and former hitmen use the most advanced weaponry and tactics to strike fear in the hearts of the bad guys. Pursued by a suspicious high-ranking FBI official and a dangerously psychotic criminal overlord, the Government Bodies must operate with exact precision, and then disappear into the shadows without a trace.

The four-issue comic book series originally published in 2005 under the Across the Pond Studios label and is available for purchase through IndyPlanet.com.

C2F Quick Hits

• Variety reports that Christopher Nolan will receive the first ever "Visionary Award" handed out by the Visual Effects Society at their January ceremony. VES says the trophy was created to honor those who consistently apply visual f/x to foster imagination in a unique manner.
   
• We've already taken it for granted, but Fox Filmed Entertainment has officially announced that Darren Aronofsky is directing Hugh Jackman in a movie that is confirmed to be called The Wolverine. The pic is part of a two-year development pact the director has signed with the studio. 
   
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman is auctioning off his warehouse-sized personal collection of memorabilia from the franchise. It includes just about every Ninja Turtle product as well as the Henson-made Leonardo suit from the first movie. Bidding on eBay starts at $50k!
   
• Natalie Portman tells Hero Complex that her Thor character of Jane Foster will help dispel female stereotypes.
   
• Comics Continuum reports that Landry Walker and Eric Jones' all-ages comic Little Gloomy is being developed as an animated TV show, retitled Scary Larry. The toon is being produced by Timoon Animation and director Chris Columbus' 1492 Pictures. It's being prepped for French markets initially.

Caine Talks Dates for DARK KNIGHT RISES

Nobody loves to project Batman-filming start dates more than actor Michael Caine. If he's not filming a Batman movie, he's talking to the press about when the next one starts. And he's been incorrect more often than not.

With that in mind, Caine recently laid out a proposed production schedule for The Dark Knight Rises to Empire Online.

"Emma [Thomas], the producer, said we'd get the script in January. [Director Christopher Nolan] said: 'Script in January, shoot in May, finish in November.'"

So, there you have it. As far as Michael Caine knows, The Dark Knight Rises will be shooting in May.

SUPERMAN Casting Begins

OK, so we've already heard a number of rumors and suggestions about who will play Superman in Zack Snyder and Christopher Nolan's franchise relaunch. But Deadline.com is reporting that casting has only in earnest this week, as the filmmakers aim to cast a "wide net" in their search for their leading man.

As with Donner's series and Singer's attempted refresher, the studio aims to cast an unknown, or at least little-known, actor. It could be someone from TV who hasn't had a lot of exposure yet. Supposedly they'll see hundreds of actors before making a decision. The target age range is 28-32 (sorry, Jon Hamm).

Production is due to start next June, which may preclude TV series regulars from taking the role.

Word is that David Goyer is working over his script with freshly-minted director Snyder.

So now the internet can truly begin speculating on who might land the part. but it looks like when the Man of Steel emerges, it may be somebody we've never heard of.

What do you think, Maniacs? Is there an up-and-comer that you think would fill the role of SUPERMAN? Post your comments below...

Rob M. Worley is the writer and creator of the all-new, all-cat kids comic book series Scratch9. Issues #1 and #2 are in stores now. Issue #1 is also available as a digital download via iVerse Media's iTunes app. Visit Scratch9.com for news and info!