By Michael Knox, mknox@modnerfilmzine.com

Characters from the popular Italian comic book "Dylan Dog."

Brandon Routh, who became famous for his role in “Superman Returns” has signed on to fight vampires, werewolves, and the undead in the movie adaptation of best-selling Italian comic book series, “Dylan Dog.”

Ashok Amritraj’s Hyde Park Entertainment Group and Platinum Studios Inc. have started production on the film adaptation titled, “Dead of Night.”

The producers have also hired Harvey Lowry and Academy Award-winning DRAC Studios to handle make-up effects. DRAC Studios has been nominated 11 times for Best Achievement in Makeup by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, most recently won for “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” and won twice before for “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” and “Mrs. Doubtfire.”

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By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com

Death Ray Films and Maya Entertainment are teaming up to bring the Dark Horse comic book “El Zombo Fantasma” to the big screen in a live action movie.

“El Zombo Fantasma,” was published by Dark Horse Comics in 2005 and created by David Wilkins and Kevin Munroe, according to a news release.

“Zombo started years ago as just a geeky idea between two friends who worked at the same video game company,” says Munroe. “But Dave and I always knew that the property had a broader appeal than just its publishing roots, and now we’ll see it finally reach an entirely new audience. I’m thrilled to be a part of creating this new breed of superhero for the big screen.” …continue reading Dark Horse Comics “El Zombo” headed for the big screen