Tag: John Carpenter

Serpentorslair Staff · October 13, 2023

Miramax Secures ‘Halloween’ TV Rights in a Pivotal Deal with Trancas, Envisions a Cinematic Universe!

October 13, 2023October 15, 2023 Serpentorslair Staffbidding war, cinematic universe, David Gordon Green, film trilogy, film-TV universe, Halloween, Halloween Ends, Halloween film franchise, Halloween revival, Halloween TV series, Horror, iconic franchise, intellectual property, Jamie Lee Curtis, John Carpenter, Laurie Strode, Malek Akkad, Marc Helwig, Michael Myers, Miramax, Miramax Television, streaming era, television rights, Trancas International Films0 comment

In a fierce bidding war that captured the industry’s attention, Miramax has emerged victorious, clinching the television rights to the iconic Halloween franchise, under the purview of Trancas International Films, led by the dynamic Malek Akkad. This landmark agreement sees Miramax Television forging an extensive partnership with Trancas, marking a pivotal moment in their longstanding collaboration on the Halloween saga. The deal not only paves the way for the development and co-production of a Halloween TV series but also includes a first-look arrangement for other television endeavors targeting the global…

John Carpenter to Produce ‘Escape from New York’ Remake!

January 14, 2015 Serpentorslair StaffEscape From New York, John Carpenter, Movies0 comment

Many of us hardcore fans of the cult classic ‘Escape from New York‘ were more than a little leery when we heard the news that there was going to be a remake of the film. But, one positive thing in the movies favor seems to be that the original producer ‘John Carpenter‘ will be returning to do the new film. Check out the latest on this and let us know what you think after the JUMP! (Source: screencrush) Last we heard, an ‘Escape From New York’ remake was in the…